Marathwada Sampark Kranti Express

The 12753 / 12754 Marathwada Sampark Kranti Express is a Superfast express train of the Sampark Kranti Express series belonging to Indian Railways – South Central Railway zone that runs between Hazur Sahib Nanded and Hazrat Nizamuddin in India.

Marathwada Sampark Kranti Express
Overview
Service type	Sampark Kranti Express
First service	March 19, 2019; 6 years ago (2019-03-19)[1]
Current operator(s)	South Central Railways
Route
Termini	Hazur Sahib Nanded (NED) Hazrat Nizamuddin (NZM)
Stops	7
Distance travelled	1,633 km (1,015 mi)
Average journey time	29 hours (Approx.)
Service frequency	Weekly
Train number(s)	12753 / 12754
On-board services
Class(es)	AC 2 tier AC 3 tier Sleeper class General
Seating arrangements	Yes
Sleeping arrangements	Yes
Catering facilities	On-board catering
Observation facilities	Large windows
Baggage facilities	Yes
Technical
Rolling stock	LHB coach
Track gauge	1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed	58 km/h (36 mph) average including halts

Background

It operates as train number 12753 from Hazur Sahib Nanded to Hazrat Nizamuddin and as train number 12754 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi.

It is the latest train introduced in the Sampark Kranti Express series which were originally started by the then railway minister of India Mr. Nitish Kumar.^[2]

Coaches

The 12753 / 54 Hazur Sahib Nanded–Hazrat Nizamuddin Marathwada Sampark Kranti Express has one AC 2 tier, two AC 3 tier, six Sleeper class, four Unreserved/General and two Seating cum Luggage Rake Coaches. It does not carry a pantry car.^[3]

Service

The service No.12753 towards Hazrat Nizamuddin leaves on Tuesdays and covers the distance of 1,633 km (1,015 mi) in 29 hours averaging 56.31 km/h (35 mph) and vice versa the service No.12754 towards Hazur Sahib Nanded leaves on Wednesdays on same route and reaches on Fridays.

Route and halts

• Hazur Sahib Nanded
• Parbhani Junction
• Jalna
• Aurangabad
• Manmad Junction
• Jalgaon Junction
• Bhusaval Junction
• Bhopal Junction
• Jhansi Junction
• Agra Cantonment
• Hazrat Nizamuddin

Traction

As the route is fully electrified a BSL/WAP-4 or GZB/WAP-7 loco hauls this trains from Hazur Sahib Nanded to Hazrat Nizamuddin and vice versa.

Rake Sharing

This train shares rake sharing with 07189/07190 Hazur Sahib Nanded – Dharmavaram Special Fare Special (via Piduguralla).