Betwa Express Explained

Betwa Express
Type:Express
Locale:Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh & Uttar Pradesh
Operator:South East Central Railway
Start:Durg (DURG)
Stops:17
End:Kanpur Central (CNB)
Distance:877km (545miles)
Journeytime:17 hours 25 minutes
Frequency:Biweekly
Class:AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved,
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:On-board catering,
E-catering
Observation:Large windows
Baggage:No
Otherfacilities:Below the seats
Stock:LHB coach
Gauge:Broad Gauge
Trainnumber:18203 / 18204
Speed:50km/h average including halts.

The 18203 / 18204 Betwa Express is a passenger service of the Indian Railways, which runs between Dirg Junction railway station of Durg, an important city in Central Indian state of Chhattisgarh and Kanpur Central of Kanpur, the most populous city of Uttar Pradesh. The name "Betwa Express" has been given after Betwa River. Betwa Express runs twice a week in both directions.[1]

Coach composition

Betwa Express is recently upgraded to LHB coaches. it has 2 unreserved coaches, 12 sleeper coaches, 3 AC Tier III coaches and 2 AC Tier II coach.

Traction

As the route has been electrified, it is hauled by an Ajni Loco Shed or Bhilai Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Durg to Kanpur Central and vice versa.

Route & halts

The train runs from Durg via,,,,,,,, to Kanpur Central.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Indian Railways: 24 Trains Passing Through SECR Region Cancelled (CHECK FULL LIST) . 2024-11-01 . Free Press Journal . en.