Train in India
Durg–Ambikapur Express Service type Express Current operator(s) South East Central Railway zone Termini Durg Junction (DURG)Ambikapur (ABKP)Stops 30 Distance travelled 468 km (291 mi) Average journey time 11h 10m Service frequency Daily [ a] Train number(s) 18241/18242 Class(es) First AC, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved Seating arrangements No Sleeping arrangements Yes Catering facilities On-board catering E-catering Observation facilities ICF coach Entertainment facilities No Baggage facilities No Other facilities Below the seats Rolling stock 2 Track gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in )Operating speed 43 km/h (27 mph), including halts
The Durg–Ambikapur Express is an Express train belonging to South East Central Railway zone that runs between Durg Junction and Ambikapur in India. It is currently being operated with 18241/18242 train numbers on a daily basis.[ 1] [ 2] [ 3]
Service
The 18241/Durg–Ambikapur Express has average speed of 42 km/h and covers 468 km in 11h 10m. The 18242/Ambikapur–Durg Express has an average speed of 40 km/h and covers 468 km in 11h 40m.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
Coach composition
The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 23 coaches:
0.5 First AC
2.5 AC II Tier
4 AC III Tier
8 Sleeper coaches
6 General Unreserved
2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Bhilai -based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Durg to Ambikapur.
Rake sharing
The train shares its rake with 18755/18756 Shahdol–Ambikapur Express.
Direction reversal
The train reverses its direction 1 times:
See also
Notes
^ Runs daily for every direction.
References
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