Samata Express

For other uses, see Samata (disambiguation).

Samata Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
LocaleAndhra Pradesh, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana & Delhi
First service28 October 1997; 28 years ago (1997-10-28)
Current operatorSouth Coast Railway
Ridership5 Days in a Week
Route
TerminiVisakhapatnam (VSKP)
Hazrat Nizamuddin (NZM)
Stops36
Distance travelled1,917 km (1,191 mi)
Average journey time32 hours 50 minutes
Service frequency5 days a week.
Train number12807 / 12808
On-board services
ClassesAC 1 Tier, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesAvailable
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesAvailable
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Broad Gauge
ElectrificationYes
Operating speed60 km/h (37 mph) average with halts
130 km/h (81 mph) Maximum Speed
Route map

The 12807 / 12808 Samata Express is a superfast train between Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh and Hazrat Nizamuddin in New Delhi.[1] It is operated by South Coast Railway.[2] Samata in Sanskrit means Equality.[3]

Service

Train No. 12807 leaves Visakhapatnam at mornings and arrives at Hazrat Nizamuddin, the next evening.[4] Vice versa the return journey follows the same pattern. This train takes about 32 hours to reach from its source to destination. From April 2022, the train was running with Linke Hoffman Busch (LHB) rakes.[5]

Route and halts

Traction

It is hauled by a Visakhapatnam Loco Shed based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Visakhapatnam Junction to Nagpur Junction. And the handing over to a Tughlakabad Loco Shed based WAP-7 electric locomotive hauls the train up to Hazrat Nizamuddin and vice versa.

Rake sharing

The train sharing its rake with 12803/12804 Visakhapatnam Swarna Jayanti Express

Incident

On 6 June 2010, the train had a derailment near Arand railways station in Chhattisgarh, however nobody was injured.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Indian Railways Train Enquiry, Insights & IRCTC eTicket booking - RailYatri". www.railyatri.in. Retrieved 9 March 2026.
  2. ^ Shandilya, Tushar. "12807/Samata Express (PT) - Visakhapatnam to Hazrat Nizamuddin ECoR/East Coast Zone - Railway Enquiry". indiarailinfo.com. Retrieved 9 March 2026.
  3. ^ Nanda, Karan (9 December 2016). "Indian Railways renames Samata Express to promote brand Vizag Steel". India TV News. Retrieved 9 March 2026.
  4. ^ "12807 Train Route and Schedule". www.confirmtkt.com. Retrieved 9 March 2026.
  5. ^ https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/visakhapatnam-cancellation-of-samata-express-draws-ire-of-rail-commuters/article65357309.ece

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