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{{Short description|Train in India}}
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| name = Hasdeo Express
| name = Hasdeo Express
| image = Hasdeo Express (Korba to Raipur).jpg
| image = Hasdeo Express (Korba to Raipur).jpg
| caption = Hasdeo Express parked at [[Raipur Junction railway station|Raipur station]]
| caption = Hasdeo Express standing at Raipur Junction.
| type = [[Intercity Express (Indian Railways)|Intercity Express]]
| type = [[Intercity Express (Indian Railways)|Intercity Express]]
| status = Operational
| status =
| locale = [[Chhattisgarh]]
| locale = [[Chhattisgarh]]
| first = 06 October 2018 <br/> & 07 October 2018
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2018|10|07}}
| last =
| last =
| operator = [[South East Central Railway zone]]
| operator = [[South East Central Railway zone|South East Central Railway]]
| ridership =
| start = {{stnlnk|Korba}} (KRBA)
| start = {{stnlnk|Korba}} (KRBA)
| stops = 7
| stops = 7
| end = {{stnlnk|Raipur}} '''(R)'''
| end = {{stnlnk|Raipur}} (R)
| distance = {{convert|200|km}}
| distance = {{convert|200|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 4 hrs
| journeytime = 3 hrs 45 mins
| frequency = Daily
| frequency = Daily
| class = AC Chair car, Chair car, General
| class = AC Chair car, Second class chair car, General Unreserved
| seating = Available
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Available
| sleeping = No
| autorack = Available
| autorack = Overhead racks
| catering =
| catering = On-board catering, <br/> E-catering
| observation = [[LHB coaches]] of 1st set <br /> & [[ICF coaches]] of 2nd set
| observation = Large windows
| entertainment =
| entertainment =
| baggage = Available
| baggage = Available
| otherfacilities=
| otherfacilities = Below the seats
| stock =
| stock = [[ICF coach]]/[[LHB coach]]
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|lk=on}}
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|lk=on}}
| el =
| el =
| trainnumber = 18801/18802; 18803/18804;
| trainnumber = 18249 / 18250 <br/> 18251 / 18252
| speed = {{convert|51|km/h|0|abbr=on}} (Avg.)
| speed = {{convert|53|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts.
| map =
| map =
| map_state =
| map_state =
}}
}}


'''Hasdeo Express''' is a Superfast Intercity Express train which it runs between [[Korba, Chhattisgarh|Korba]] to [[Raipur]] corridor which comes from [[South East Central Railway zone]] in [[Chhattisgarh]] state of India. Currently there are 2 sets of trains are running in this section. This train is named after Indian tributary river of [[Mahanadi]] that is [[Hasdeo river]].<ref>[https://www.patrika.com/raipur-news/korba-raipur-hasdeo-express-flagged-off-by-piyush-goyal-1-3525560/ patrika.com], Retrieved 26 May 2019.</ref>
The 18249/18250 & 18251/18252 '''Hasdeo Express''' are two sets of Superfast Intercity Express trains which run between [[Korba, Chhattisgarh|Korba]] and [[Raipur]]. These trains are operated by the [[South East Central Railway zone]]. This train is named after [[Hasdeo river]], a tributary river of [[Mahanadi]]. <ref>[https://www.patrika.com/raipur-news/korba-raipur-hasdeo-express-flagged-off-by-piyush-goyal-1-3525560/ patrika.com], Retrieved 26 May 2019.</ref>


==Coach Composition==
==Overview==
'''18249/18250'''
* 1st set of Hasdeo Express was inaugurated on 6 October 2018. It was flagged by [[Piyush Goyal]] (Minister of Railways), [[Raman Singh]] (former Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh) and [[Jai Singh Agrawal]] ([[M.L.A]] for [[Korba, Chhattisgarh|Korba]]), with a frequency of three days in a week.<ref>{{cite news |date=5 October 2018 |title=New 'Hasdeo Express' train to be flagged off on Oct 6 |work=The Pioneer |url=https://www.dailypioneer.com/2018/state-editions/new----hasdeo-express----train-to-be-flagged-off-on-oct-6.html |access-date=26 May 2019}}</ref>

* 2nd set of Hasdeo Express was also inaugurated on 7 October 2018. It was flagged by [[Banshilal Mahto]], M.P for [[Korba, Chhattisgarh|Korba]], with a frequency of four days in a week.<ref>[http://www.newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=353675 newsonair.com], Retrieved 26 May 2019.</ref>
* 1 SLR
* 1st set is fully LHB rakes and the 2nd set is fully type ICF rakes which it also shares with Raipur–Bilaspur Special Express.<ref>[https://www.bhaskar.com/chhattisgarh/bilaspur/news/chhattisgarh-news-hussadev-train-left-from-korba-25-minutes-before-the-train-left-6-hundred-passengers-made-a-ruckus-032702-3762392.html bhaskar.com], Retrieved 26 May 2016.</ref>
* 5 Second Class (Unreserved)
* 4 Second Class (Reserved)
* 1 AC Chair Car
* 1 EOG

'''18251/18252'''
* 2 SLR
* 6 Second Class (Unreserved)
* 4 Second Class (Reserved)
* 2 AC Chair Car


18249/18250 runs with [[LHB coach]]es. This train was flagged off by [[Piyush Goyal]].18251/18252 runs with [[ICF coach]]es.


==Route & halts==
==Route & halts==


* Korba
* '''{{rws|Korba}}'''
* Champa
* {{rws|Champa}}
* {{rws|Janjgir Naila}}
* Akaltara
* {{rws|Akaltara}}
* Bilaspur
* {{rws|Bilaspur}}
* Belha
* Bhatapara
* {{rws|Bhatapara}}
* Tilda Neora
* {{rws|Tilda-Neora}}
* Raipur
* '''{{rws|Raipur}}'''


==Traction & maintenance==
==Traction & maintenance==


The two sets of Hasdeo Express hauls by [[WAP-7]] of [[Electric Loco Shed, Bhilai|Bhilai Loco Shed]]. Train is maintained in {{stnlnk|Bilaspur Junction}} ([[Bilaspur railway division|Bilaspur Division SEC]]) coaching complex.<ref>[https://www.bhaskar.com/chhattisgarh/bilaspur/news/chhattisgarh-news-hasdeo-express-will-have-primary-maintenance-in-bilaspur-064659-5988514.html bhaskar.com], Retrieved Nov 21 2019</ref>
Both sets of trains are hauled by a [[WAP-7]] locomotive of [[Electric Loco Shed, Bhilai|Bhilai Loco Shed]]. The trains are maintained in {{stnlnk|Bilaspur Junction}} ([[Bilaspur railway division|Bilaspur Division SEC]]) coaching complex.<ref>[https://www.bhaskar.com/chhattisgarh/bilaspur/news/chhattisgarh-news-hasdeo-express-will-have-primary-maintenance-in-bilaspur-064659-5988514.html bhaskar.com], Retrieved Nov 21 2019</ref>


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 07:54, 15 June 2024

Hasdeo Express
Hasdeo Express standing at Raipur Junction.
Overview
Service typeIntercity Express
LocaleChhattisgarh
First service7 October 2018; 6 years ago (2018-10-07)
Current operator(s)South East Central Railway
Route
TerminiKorba (KRBA)
Raipur (R)
Stops7
Distance travelled200 km (124 mi)
Average journey time3 hrs 45 mins
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)18249 / 18250
18251 / 18252
On-board services
Class(es)AC Chair car, Second class chair car, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Auto-rack arrangementsOverhead racks
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering,
E-catering
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesAvailable
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockICF coach/LHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed53 km/h (33 mph) average including halts.

The 18249/18250 & 18251/18252 Hasdeo Express are two sets of Superfast Intercity Express trains which run between Korba and Raipur. These trains are operated by the South East Central Railway zone. This train is named after Hasdeo river, a tributary river of Mahanadi. [1]

Coach Composition

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18249/18250

  • 1 SLR
  • 5 Second Class (Unreserved)
  • 4 Second Class (Reserved)
  • 1 AC Chair Car
  • 1 EOG

18251/18252

  • 2 SLR
  • 6 Second Class (Unreserved)
  • 4 Second Class (Reserved)
  • 2 AC Chair Car


18249/18250 runs with LHB coaches. This train was flagged off by Piyush Goyal.18251/18252 runs with ICF coaches.

Route & halts

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Traction & maintenance

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Both sets of trains are hauled by a WAP-7 locomotive of Bhilai Loco Shed. The trains are maintained in Bilaspur Junction (Bilaspur Division SEC) coaching complex.[2]

References

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  1. ^ patrika.com, Retrieved 26 May 2019.
  2. ^ bhaskar.com, Retrieved Nov 21 2019
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