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Raigarh–Hazrat Nizamuddin Gondwana Express

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Raigarh–Hazrat Nizamuddin Gondwana Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
LocaleChhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh & Delhi
Current operator(s)Northern Railway
Route
TerminiHazrat Nizamuddin (NZM)
Raigarh (RIG)
Stops32
Distance travelled1,630 km (1,013 mi)
Average journey time25 hours 35 minutes
Service frequency5 days a week
Train number(s)12409 / 12410
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class,Second Class(Unreserved)
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering,
E-catering
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesAvailable
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
broad gauge
Operating speed64 km/h (40 mph) average including halts.
Rake sharingRake sharing with 12405/12406 Bhusaval–Hazrat Nizamuddin Gondwana Express
Route map

The 12409 / 12410 Raigarh–Hazrat Nizamuddin Gondwana Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian Railways that runs between Raigarh and Hazrat Nizamuddin in India. It is a 5-day service. It operates as train number 12409 from Raigarh to Hazrat Nizamuddin and as train number 12410 in the reverse direction.

Coaches

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The 12409/12410 Raigarh–Hazrat Nizamuddin Gondwana Express presently has 2 AC 2 tier, 10 AC 3 tier, 2 Sleeper class & 5 General Unreserved coaches.

As with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Service

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The 12409 Raigarh–Hazrat Nizamuddin Gondwana Express covers the distance of 1626 kilometers in 27 hours and 55 mins (58.24 km/h) and 27 hours 40 mins as 12410 Nizamuddin–Raigarh Gondwana Express (58.77 km/h).

As its average speed in both directions is above 55 km/h as per Indian Railways rules, its fare has a Superfast surcharge. In addition, it gets priority over local (commuter) trains, standard express, passenger trains and most freight trains.

12409 Raigarh–Nizamuddin Gondwana Express – Sleeper class
12409 Raigarh–Nizamuddin Gondwana Express – AC 3 tier coach
12409 Raigarh–Nizamuddin Gondwana Express – Coach S1

Traction

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It is hauled by a Tughlakabad Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive on its entire journey.

Route and halts

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Rake sharing

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The train shares its rake with 12405/12406 Bhusaval–Hazrat Nizamuddin Gondwana Express.

Incidents and accidents

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Bombs on the train

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In January 2015, a bag containing eight crude bombs was discovered in Gondwana Express, after a train ticket checker noticed it around 3PM. The train was halted at Sihora Road Station, the low intensity bombs were defused, after which the journey was resumed. Later, a 40 year old engineer Vineet Kumar from Bihar was held for planting these bombs.[1][2]

Train running status

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Gondwana Express has a history of being delayed regularly by a few hours. Once the train was delayed by 17 hours during a fog that hit Bhopal in December 2016.[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Crude Bombs Recovered From Delhi Bound Gondwana Express". ndtv.com. Retrieved 9 September 2017.
  2. ^ "MP: Engineer held for planting bomb in Gondwana express". The Times of India. timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 17 January 2015. Retrieved 9 September 2017.
  3. ^ "Bhopal: Flights delayed, trains run late by several hours". freepressjournal.in. Retrieved 9 September 2017.