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{{Short description|Series of premium AC train service by Indian Railways}}
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| name = Humsafar Express
| name = Humsafar Express
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| color = 20B2AA
| logo =
| image = Humsafar Ald.jpg
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| image_width = 305px
| image = File:Humsafar coaches.jpg
| caption = [[Prayagraj–New Delhi Humsafar Express]] at [[Anand Vihar Terminal]]
| type =[[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast]]
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| status = Active
| caption = Brand new Humsafar Express coaches at MCF, Raebareli
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| status = Operating
| locale =
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| operator =[[IRCTC]]
| operator = [[Indian Railways]] and [[IRCTC]]
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| ridership =
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| line_used =
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| class = 3A, SL
| class = 3A,SL,3E
| access =
| access =
| seating = Yes
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| autorack =
| catering = On-board catering <br> Vending Machines
| catering = On-board catering <br /> vending machines
| observation = Large windows in all carriages, Operated by both state and private operators.
| observation = Large windows in all carriages, operated by both state and private operators.
| entertainment = Reading Lights <br> Electric & USB outlets
| entertainment = Reading lights <br /> Electric & USB outlets
| baggage = Underseat
| baggage = Underseat
| otherfacilities = Smoke alarms <br> CCTV cameras <br> Baby changing table <br> Odour control system <br> Passenger information system
| otherfacilities = Smoke alarms <br /> CCTV cameras <br /> Baby changing table <br /> Odour-control system <br /> Passenger information system
| stock = [[LHB Coaches|LHB]] rake
| stock = [[LHB coach|LHB]] rake
| gauge = [[Indian gauge|Indian Gauge]]<br>{{RailGauge|1676mm|allk=on}}
| gauge = {{Track gauge|5ft6in|lk=on}} [[broad gauge]]
| el =
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| speed =
| speed = 130 km/h
| owners = [[Indian Railways]]
| owners = [[Indian Railways]]
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'''Humsafar Express''' is a fully premium service with AC-3 Tier and Sleeper Class accommodation having all the modern facilities designed and operated by [[Indian Railways]]. Its services include long haul routes. The first service was inaugurated on 16 December 2016 between [[Gorakhpur]] and [[Anand Vihar Terminal railway station|Anand Vihar Terminal]], [[New Delhi]]. The fares of Humsafar Express at the time of launch are around 15-20% higher compared to normal AC-3 tier and Sleeper Class fares.
'''Humsafar Express''' is a fully premium service with AC-3 Tier and Sleeper class accommodation having all the modern facilities designed and operated by [[Indian Railways]]. "Humsafar" is an [[Urdu]] word meaning "co-passenger" The first service was inaugurated on 16 December 2016 between [[Gorakhpur]] and {{stnlnk|Anand Vihar Terminal}}, [[New Delhi]]. The fares of Humsafar Express at the time of launch are around 15–20% higher compared to normal AC-3 tier and Sleeper class fares.


==Features==
== Features ==
The features included for its fleets are:<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/now-humsafar-express-passengers-have-a-lot-to-cheer-five-things-to-know-1568387571292.html|title=Now, Humsafar Express passengers have a lot to cheer: Five things to know|work=Livemint|date=16 September 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/photos/business-gallery/471686/humsafar-express-unveiled-by-suresh-prabhu-15-facts-indian-railways-new-luxury-ac-3-tier-train-for-common-man/3/ |title=Humsafar Express: 15 facts that make Indian Railways’ new ‘luxury’ AC-3 tier train for common man super cool! |work=Financial Express|date=16 September 2019}}</ref>
The features included for its fleets are:<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/now-humsafar-express-passengers-have-a-lot-to-cheer-five-things-to-know-1568387571292.html|title=Now, Humsafar Express passengers have a lot to cheer: Five things to know|work=Livemint|date=16 September 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/photos/business-gallery/471686/humsafar-express-unveiled-by-suresh-prabhu-15-facts-indian-railways-new-luxury-ac-3-tier-train-for-common-man/3/ |title=Humsafar Express: 15 facts that make Indian Railways' new 'luxury' AC-3 tier train for common man super cool! |work=Financial Express|date=16 September 2019}}</ref>


* In the month of September 2019, Railways decided to add Sleeper class to provide better service to middle class passengers.
* In the month of September 2019, Railways decided to add Sleeper class to provide better service to middle class passengers.
* Railways has added a [[Changing table]] for babies in the toilet.
* Railways has added a [[changing table]] for babies in the toilet.
* [[Vending machines]] are installed for tea, coffee and milk.
* [[Vending machines]] are installed for [[tea]], [[coffee]] and [[milk]].
* 110 V DC electric ports and USB ports are provided for each passenger.
* 110 V DC electric ports and USB ports are provided for each passenger.
* Reading lights for each passenger.
* Reading lights for each passenger.
* More comfortable berths than the previous 3-tier AC sleeper rakes.
* More comfortable berths than the previous 3-tier AC sleeper rakes.
* Seat-number stickers are braille-integrated.
* Seat-number stickers are [[braille]]-integrated.
* Each compartment has Bio-toilets fitted for proper disposal of human waste.
* Each compartment has Bio-toilets fitted for proper disposal of human waste.
* The exterior of coaches has a futuristic look with the use of Vinyl sheets.
* The exterior of coaches has a futuristic look with the use of Vinyl sheets.
* GPS based passenger information system at each end of the coach to display speed and station information on LED displays with voice announcements.
* GPS-based passenger information system at each end of the coach to display speed and station information on LED displays with voice announcements.
* Compartments are equipped with smoke alarms and CCTV cameras to enhance passenger security.
* Compartments are equipped with smoke alarms and [[CCTV cameras]] to enhance passenger security.
* Heating chamber and refrigerating box are installed in each coach to preserve the food that was brought from home by the passengers.
* Heating chamber and refrigerating box are installed in each coach to preserve the food that was brought from home by the passengers.
* Curtains to maintain privacy and a dustbin to maintain cleanliness is provided in each cabin.
* Curtains to maintain privacy and a dustbin to maintain cleanliness is provided in each cabin.
* Each coach has three odour control systems fitted across the aisle.
* Each coach has three odour control systems fitted across the aisle.
* Automatic doors
* Khadi bedrolls are provided.<ref>{{cite news|title=First look of Humsafar Express: An all new 3-Tier AC train |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/slideshows/infrastructure/first-look-of-humsafar-express-an-all-new-3-tier-ac-train/slideshow/54347422.cms |date=15 September 2016 |access-date=17 July 2019|work=[[The Economic Times]]|agency=PTI}}</ref>
* [[Khadi]] bedrolls are provided.<ref>{{cite news|title=First look of Humsafar Express: An all new 3-Tier AC train |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/slideshows/infrastructure/first-look-of-humsafar-express-an-all-new-3-tier-ac-train/slideshow/54347422.cms |date=15 September 2016 |access-date=17 July 2019|work=[[The Economic Times]]|agency=PTI}}</ref>
* It has 1.15 times the fare of [[AC Express (Indian Railways)|AC Super fast Express]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Indian Railways Portal |url=https://ser.indianrailways.gov.in/print_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0,2,406,1196,2008 |access-date=2023-10-26 |website=ser.indianrailways.gov.in}}</ref>


However most of these Humsafar trains run with regular 3AC coaches without these enhancements. There are only a few trains that run with Humsafar coaches.
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== Active Services ==

There are currently 39 sets of Humsafar fleets.
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== Active services ==


{| class="wikitable sortable"
{| class="wikitable sortable"
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|-
|-
!style="background-color:lightseagreen;" |Sr. No.
!style="background-color:#62CEDD;" |Sr. no.
! style="background-color:lightseagreen;" |Train Name
! style="background-color:#62CEDD;" |Train name
!style="background-color:lightseagreen;"|Train No.
!style="background-color:#62CEDD;"|Train no.
!style="background-color:lightseagreen;"|Zone
!style="background-color:#62CEDD;"|Zone
!style="background-color:lightseagreen;"|Frequency
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!style="background-color:lightseagreen;"|Inauguration
!style="background-color:#62CEDD;"|Inauguration
!style="background-color:lightseagreen;"|Operator
!style="background-color:#62CEDD;"|Operator
|-
|-
|1
|1
|[[Gorakhpur - Anand Vihar Terminal Humsafar Express (Via Barhni)]]
|[[Gorakhpur–Anand Vihar Terminal Humsafar Express (via Barhni)]]
|12571/12572
|12571/12572
|[[North Eastern Railway zone|NER]]
|[[North Eastern Railway zone|NER]]
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|-
|-
|2
|2
|[[Gorakhpur - Anand Vihar Terminal Humsafar Express (Via Basti)]]
|[[Gorakhpur–Anand Vihar Terminal Humsafar Express (via Basti)]]
|12595/12596
|12595/12596
|[[North Eastern Railway zone|NER]]
|[[North Eastern Railway zone|NER]]
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|-
|-
|3
|3
|[[Bangalore Cantonment - Agartala Humsafar Express]]
|[[Agartala–SMVT Bengaluru Humsafar Express]]
|12503/12504
|12503/12504
|[[Northeast Frontier Railway zone|NFR]]
|[[Northeast Frontier Railway zone|NFR]]
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|-
|-
|4
|4
|[[Howrah - Yesvantpur Humsafar Express]]
|[[Howrah–SMVT Bengaluru Humsafar Express]]
|22887/22888
|22887/22888
|[[South Eastern Railway zone|SER]]
|[[South Eastern Railway zone|SER]]
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|-
|-
|5
|5
|[[Sri Ganganagar–Tiruchirappalli Humsafar Express|Sri Ganganagar - Tiruchirappalli Humsafar Express]]
|[[Sri Ganganagar–Tiruchirappalli Humsafar Express]]
|22497/22498
|22497/22498
|[[North Western Railway zone|NWR]]
|[[North Western Railway zone|NWR]]
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|-
|-
|6
|6
|[[Durg - Hazrat Nizamuddin Humsafar Express]]
|[[Durg–Hazrat Nizamuddin Humsafar Express]]
|22867/22868
|22867/22868
|[[South East Central Railway zone|SECR]]
|[[South East Central Railway zone|SECR]]
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|-
|-
|7
|7
|[[Chennai - Ahmedabad Humsafar Express]]
|[[Chennai–Ahmedabad Humsafar Express]]
|22919/22920
|22919/22920
|[[Western Railway zone|WR]]
|[[Western Railway zone|WR]]
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|-
|-
|8
|8
|[[Tirupati - Jammu Tawi Humsafar Express]]
|[[Tirupati–Jammu Tawi Humsafar Express]]
|22705/22706
|22705/22706
|[[South Coast Railway zone|SCoR]]
|[[South Central Railway zone|SCR]]
|Weekly
|Weekly
|15 June 2017
|15 June 2017
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|-
|-
|9
|9
|[[Howrah - Vijayawada Humsafar Express|Howrah - Tirupati Humsafar Express]]
|[[Howrah–Tirupati Humsafar Express]]
|20889/20890
|20889/20890
|[[South Eastern Railway zone|SER]]
|[[South Eastern Railway zone|SER]]
|Weekly
|Weekly
|17 June 2017 to Vijayawada, 24 February 2019 extended upto Tirupati
|17 June 2017 to Vijayawada, 24 February 2019 extended to Tirupati
|[[Indian Railways]]
|[[Indian Railways]]
|-
|-
|10
|10
|[[Bhubaneswar - Krishnarajapuram Humsafar Express]]
|[[Bhubaneswar–SMVT Bengaluru Humsafar Express]]
|22833/22834
|22833/22834
|[[East Coast Railway zone|ECoR]]
|[[East Coast Railway zone|ECoR]]
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|-
|-
|11
|11
|[[Bandra Terminus - Saharsa Humsafar Express]]
|[[Bandra Terminus–Saharsa Humsafar Express]]
|22913/22914
|22913/22914
|[[Western Railway zone|WR]]
|[[Western Railway zone|WR]]
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|-
|-
|12
|12
|[[Udaipur City - Delhi Sarai Rohilla Rajasthan Humsafar Express]]
|[[Udaipur City–Delhi Sarai Rohilla Rajasthan Humsafar Express]]
|22985/22986
|22985/22986
|[[North Western Railway zone|NWR]]
|[[North Western Railway zone|NWR]]
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|-
|-
|13
|13
|[[Udaipur City - Mysuru Palace Queen Humsafar Express]]
|[[Udaipur City–Mysuru Palace Queen Humsafar Express]]
|19667/19668
|19667/19668
|[[North Western Railway zone|NWR]]
|[[North Western Railway zone|NWR]]
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|-
|-
|14
|14
|[[Champaran Humsafar Express|Katihar - Delhi Junction Champaran Humsafar Express]]
|[[Champaran Humsafar Express]]
|15705/15706
|15705/15706
|[[Northeast Frontier Railway zone|NFR]]
|[[Northeast Frontier Railway zone|NFR]]
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|-
|-
|15
|15
|[[Allahabad - Anand Vihar Terminal Humsafar Express]]
|[[Prayagraj–Anand Vihar Terminal Humsafar Express]]
|22437/22438
|22437/22438
|[[North Central Railway zone|NCR]]
|[[North Central Railway zone|NCR]]
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|-
|-
|16
|16
|[[Indore - Puri Humsafar Express]]
|[[Indore–Puri Humsafar Express]]
|20917/20918
|19317/19318
|[[Western Railway zone|WR]]
|[[Western Railway zone|WR]]
|Weekly
|Weekly
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|-
|-
|17
|17
|[[Bhagat Ki Kothi - Tambaram Humsafar Express]]<ref name="newtimetable" /><ref>http://www.sr.indianrailways.gov.in//view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=5782&did=150945197719308D5BD5D7B0ADF48205B5D2748B71EA6.web91</ref>
|[[Bhagat Ki Kothi–Thiruchchirappalli Humsafar Express]]<ref name="newtimetable" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sr.indianrailways.gov.in//view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=5782&did=150945197719308D5BD5D7B0ADF48205B5D2748B71EA6.web91|title=Southern Railway Welcomes You}}</ref>
|20481/20482
|14815/14816
|[[North Western Railway zone|NWR]]
|[[North Western Railway zone|NWR]]
|Weekly
|Weekly
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|-
|-
|18
|18
|[[Lingampalli - Indore Humsafar Express]]
|[[Lingampalli–Indore Humsafar Express]]
|20915/20916
|19315/19316
|[[Western Railway zone|WR]]
|[[Western Railway zone|WR]]
|Weekly
|Weekly
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|-
|-
|19
|19
|[[Bandra Terminus - Bhagat Ki Kothi Humsafar Express]]
|[[Bandra Terminus–Bhagat Ki Kothi Humsafar Express]]
|20943/20944
|19043/19044
|[[Western Railway zone|WR]]
|[[Western Railway zone|WR]]
|Weekly
|Weekly
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|-
|-
|20
|20
|[[Sealdah - Jammu Tawi Humsafar Express]]
|[[Sealdah–Jammu Tawi Humsafar Express]]
|22317/22318
|22317/22318
|[[Eastern Railway zone|ER]]
|[[Eastern Railway zone|ER]]
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|-
|-
|21
|21
|[[Tirunelveli - Gandhidham Humsafar Express]]<ref name="newtimetable">http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/coaching/TAG_2017-18/Humsafar_Tejas.pdf</ref>
|[[Tirunelveli–Gandhidham Humsafar Express]]<ref name="newtimetable">{{Cite web |url=http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/coaching/TAG_2017-18/Humsafar_Tejas.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=2 November 2017 |archive-date=7 November 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107060828/http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/coaching/TAG_2017-18/Humsafar_Tejas.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref>
|20923/20924
|19423/19424
|[[Western Railway zone|WR]]
|[[Western Railway zone|WR]]
|Weekly
|Weekly
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|-
|-
|22
|22
|[[Jabalpur - Santragachi Humsafar Express]]
|[[Jabalpur–Santragachi Humsafar Express]]
|20827/20828
|20827/20828
|[[South Eastern Railway zone|SER]]
|[[South Eastern Railway zone|SER]]
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|-
|-
|23
|23
|[[Santragachi - Pune Humsafar Express]]
|[[Santragachi–Pune Humsafar Express]]
|20821/20822
|20821/20822
|[[South Eastern Railway zone|SER]]
|[[South Eastern Railway zone|SER]]
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|-
|-
|24
|24
|[[Ajmer–Rameswaram Humsafar Express|Ajmer - Rameswaram Humsafar Express]]
|[[Ajmer–Rameswaram Humsafar Express|Firozpur –Rameswaram Humsafar Express]]
|20497/20498
|19603/19604
|[[North Western Railway zone|NWR]]
| [[Northern Railway zone|NR]]
|Weekly
|Weekly
|27 September 2018
|27 September 2018 Recently extended till firozpur from ajmer (07/10/2023)
|[[Indian Railways]]
|[[Indian Railways]]
|-
|-
|25
|25
|[[Hazur Sahib Nanded - Jammu Tawi Humsafar Express]]
|[[Hazur Sahib Nanded–Jammu Tawi Humsafar Express]]
|12751/12752
|12751/12752
|[[South Central Railway zone|SCR]]
|[[South Central Railway zone|SCR]]
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|-
|-
|26
|26
|[[Udaipur City - Patliputra Humsafar Express]]
|[[Udaipur City–Patliputra Humsafar Express]]
|19669/19670
|19669/19670
|[[North Western Railway zone|NWR]]
|[[North Western Railway zone|NWR]]
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|-
|-
|27
|27
|[[Pune - Habibganj Humsafar Express]]
|[[Pune–Habibganj Humsafar Express]]
|22171/22172
|22171/22172
|[[West Central Railway zone|WCR]]
|[[West Central Railway zone|WCR]]
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|-
|-
|28
|28
|[[Santragachi - Habibganj Humsafar Express]]
|[[Santragachi–Habibganj Humsafar Express]]
|22169/22170
|22169/22170
|[[West Central Railway zone|WCR]]
|[[West Central Railway zone|WCR]]
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|-
|-
|29
|29
|[[Kochuveli - Banaswadi Humsafar Express]]
|[[Kochuveli–SMVT Bengaluru Humsafar Express]]
|16319/16320
|16319/16320
|[[Southern Railway zone|SR]]
|[[Southern Railway zone|SR]]
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|-
|-
|30
|30
|[[Madhupur - Anand Vihar Terminal Humsafar Express]]
|[[Madhupur–Anand Vihar Terminal Humsafar Express]]
|12235/12236
|12235/12236
|[[Northern Railway zone|NR]]
|[[Northern Railway zone|NR]]
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|-
|-
|31
|31
|[[Pune - Ajni Humsafar Express]]
|[[Pune–Ajni Humsafar Express]]
|22139/22140
|22139/22140
|[[Central Railway zone|CR]]
|[[Central Railway zone|CR]]
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|-
|-
|32
|32
|[[Patna - Banaswadi Humsafar Express]]
|[[Patna–SMVT Bengaluru Humsafar Express]]
|22353/22354
|22353/22354
|[[East Central Railway zone|ECR]]
|[[East Central Railway zone|ECR]]
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|-
|-
|33
|33
|[[Pune - Nagpur Humsafar Express]]
|[[Pune–Nagpur Humsafar Express]]
|22141/22142
|11417/11418
|[[Central Railway zone|CR]]
|[[Central Railway zone|CR]]
|Weekly
|Weekly
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|-
|-
|34
|34
|[[Bandra Terminus - Jamnagar Humsafar Express]]
|[[Bandra Terminus–Jamnagar Humsafar Express]]
|22923/22924
|22923/22924
|[[Western Railway zone|WR]]
|[[Western Railway zone|WR]]
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|-
|-
|35
|35
|[[Allahabad New Delhi Humsafar Express|Allahabad - New Delhi Humsafar Express]]
|[[Prayagraj–New Delhi Humsafar Express]]
|12275/12276
|12275/12276
|[[North Central Railway zone|NCR]]
|[[North Central Railway zone|NCR]]
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|36
|36
|[[Baba Baidyanath Dham Deoghar Humsafar Express]]
|[[Baba Baidyanath Dham Deoghar Humsafar Express]]
|22459/22490
|22459/22460
|[[Eastern Railway zone|ER]]
|[[Northern Railway zone|NR]]
|Weekly
|Weekly
|14 January 2020
|14 January 2020
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|-
|-
|37
|37
|[[IRCTC Kashi Mahakal Humsafar Express (Via Lucknow)]]
|[[Bandra Terminus–Gorakhpur Humsafar Express]]
|19091/19092
|82401/82402
|[[Northern Railway zone|NR]]
|[[Western Railway zone|WR]]
|Twice a week
|20 February 2020
|[[IRCTC]]
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|-
|38
|[[IRCTC Kashi Mahakal Humsafar Express (Via Allahabad)]]
|82403/82404
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|[[Northern Railway zone|NR]]
|Weekly
|Weekly
|1 March 2021
|23 February 2020
|[[IRCTC]]
|[[Indian Railways]]
|-
|-
|39
|38
|Godda - New Delhi Humsafar Express
|[[Godda–New Delhi Humsafar Express]]
|12349/12350
|12349/12350
|[[Eastern Railway zone|ER]]
|[[Eastern Railway zone|ER]]
|Weekly
|Weekly
|8 April 2021
|8 April 2021
|[[Indian Railways]]
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|-
|39
|[[Bandra Terminus–Barmer Humsafar Express]]
|12997/12998
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|[[Western Railway zone|WR]]
|Weekly
|3 January 2024
|[[Indian Railways]]
|-
|40
|[[Barmer–Bandra Terminus Humsafar Express]]
|19009/19010
|[[Western Railway zone|WR]]
|Weekly
|6 January 2024
|[[Indian Railways]]
|[[Indian Railways]]
|}
|}
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It is said to replace [[Garib Rath Express]].


==See also==
==See also==
* [[Mumbai–Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor]]
* [[Mumbai - Ahmedabad Bullet Train|Bullet Train (Mumbai-Ahmedabad)]]
* [[Vande Bharat Express]]
* [[Vande Bharat Express]]
*[[Ramayana Express]]
* [[Antyodaya Express]]
*
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*[[Antyodaya Express]]
* [[Tejas Express]]
* [[Tejas Express]]
*[[Uday Express]]
* [[Uday Express]]
*[[Mahamana Express]]
* [[Mahamana Express]]
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* [[Garib Rath Express]]
*
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* [[Duranto Express]]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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{{Commons category}}{{Humsafar Express}}
*[https://etrain.info/in?PAGE=LIST--HMS-TRAINS--1 List of all Humsafar Express Trains]
*[http://indiarailinfo.com/trains/humsafar-express/humsafar List of Humsafar Express] on India Rail Info

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{{Humsafar Express}}
{{Indian Railways}}
{{Indian Railways}}


[[Category:Humsafar Express trains|*]]
[[Category:Humsafar Express trains| ]]
[[Category:Railway services introduced in 2016]]
[[Category:Railway services introduced in 2016]]
[[Category:Named passenger trains of India|*]]
[[Category:Named passenger trains of India]]

Latest revision as of 08:58, 26 October 2024

Humsafar Express
Prayagraj–New Delhi Humsafar Express at Anand Vihar Terminal
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
StatusActive
First service16 December 2016; 8 years ago (2016-12-16)
Current operator(s)Indian Railways and IRCTC
Websitehttp://indianrail.gov.in
On-board services
Class(es)3A,SL,3E
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering
vending machines
Observation facilitiesLarge windows in all carriages, operated by both state and private operators.
Entertainment facilitiesReading lights
Electric & USB outlets
Baggage facilitiesUnderseat
Other facilitiesSmoke alarms
CCTV cameras
Baby changing table
Odour-control system
Passenger information system
Technical
Rolling stockLHB rake
Track gauge5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge
Operating speed130 km/h
Track owner(s)Indian Railways

Humsafar Express is a fully premium service with AC-3 Tier and Sleeper class accommodation having all the modern facilities designed and operated by Indian Railways. "Humsafar" is an Urdu word meaning "co-passenger" The first service was inaugurated on 16 December 2016 between Gorakhpur and Anand Vihar Terminal, New Delhi. The fares of Humsafar Express at the time of launch are around 15–20% higher compared to normal AC-3 tier and Sleeper class fares.

Features

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The features included for its fleets are:[1][2]

  • In the month of September 2019, Railways decided to add Sleeper class to provide better service to middle class passengers.
  • Railways has added a changing table for babies in the toilet.
  • Vending machines are installed for tea, coffee and milk.
  • 110 V DC electric ports and USB ports are provided for each passenger.
  • Reading lights for each passenger.
  • More comfortable berths than the previous 3-tier AC sleeper rakes.
  • Seat-number stickers are braille-integrated.
  • Each compartment has Bio-toilets fitted for proper disposal of human waste.
  • The exterior of coaches has a futuristic look with the use of Vinyl sheets.
  • GPS-based passenger information system at each end of the coach to display speed and station information on LED displays with voice announcements.
  • Compartments are equipped with smoke alarms and CCTV cameras to enhance passenger security.
  • Heating chamber and refrigerating box are installed in each coach to preserve the food that was brought from home by the passengers.
  • Curtains to maintain privacy and a dustbin to maintain cleanliness is provided in each cabin.
  • Each coach has three odour control systems fitted across the aisle.
  • Automatic doors
  • Khadi bedrolls are provided.[3]
  • It has 1.15 times the fare of AC Super fast Express[4]

However most of these Humsafar trains run with regular 3AC coaches without these enhancements. There are only a few trains that run with Humsafar coaches.

Active services

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Sr. no. Train name Train no. Zone Frequency Inauguration Operator
1 Gorakhpur–Anand Vihar Terminal Humsafar Express (via Barhni) 12571/12572 NER Four times a week 16 December 2016 Indian Railways
2 Gorakhpur–Anand Vihar Terminal Humsafar Express (via Basti) 12595/12596 NER Tri-weekly 20 December 2016 Indian Railways
3 Agartala–SMVT Bengaluru Humsafar Express 12503/12504 NFR Bi-weekly 30 December 2016 Indian Railways
4 Howrah–SMVT Bengaluru Humsafar Express 22887/22888 SER Weekly 20 January 2017 Indian Railways
5 Sri Ganganagar–Tiruchirappalli Humsafar Express 22497/22498 NWR Weekly 27 February 2017 Indian Railways
6 Durg–Hazrat Nizamuddin Humsafar Express 22867/22868 SECR Bi-weekly 22 April 2017 Indian Railways
7 Chennai–Ahmedabad Humsafar Express 22919/22920 WR Weekly 4 May 2017 Indian Railways
8 Tirupati–Jammu Tawi Humsafar Express 22705/22706 SCR Weekly 15 June 2017 Indian Railways
9 Howrah–Tirupati Humsafar Express 20889/20890 SER Weekly 17 June 2017 to Vijayawada, 24 February 2019 extended to Tirupati Indian Railways
10 Bhubaneswar–SMVT Bengaluru Humsafar Express 22833/22834 ECoR Weekly 13 July 2017 Indian Railways
11 Bandra Terminus–Saharsa Humsafar Express 22913/22914 WR Weekly 13 August 2017 Indian Railways
12 Udaipur City–Delhi Sarai Rohilla Rajasthan Humsafar Express 22985/22986 NWR Weekly 24 February 2018 Indian Railways
13 Udaipur City–Mysuru Palace Queen Humsafar Express 19667/19668 NWR Weekly 26 February 2018 Indian Railways
14 Champaran Humsafar Express 15705/15706 NFR Bi-weekly 10 April 2018 Indian Railways
15 Prayagraj–Anand Vihar Terminal Humsafar Express 22437/22438 NCR Tri-weekly 9 May 2018 Indian Railways
16 Indore–Puri Humsafar Express 20917/20918 WR Weekly 12 May 2018 Indian Railways
17 Bhagat Ki Kothi–Thiruchchirappalli Humsafar Express[5][6] 20481/20482 NWR Weekly 14 May 2018 Indian Railways
18 Lingampalli–Indore Humsafar Express 20915/20916 WR Weekly 27 May 2018 Indian Railways
19 Bandra Terminus–Bhagat Ki Kothi Humsafar Express 20943/20944 WR Weekly 2 June 2018 Indian Railways
20 Sealdah–Jammu Tawi Humsafar Express 22317/22318 ER Weekly 3 July 2018 Indian Railways
21 Tirunelveli–Gandhidham Humsafar Express[5] 20923/20924 WR Weekly 8 July 2018 Indian Railways
22 Jabalpur–Santragachi Humsafar Express 20827/20828 SER Weekly 1 August 2018 Indian Railways
23 Santragachi–Pune Humsafar Express 20821/20822 SER Weekly 11 August 2018 Indian Railways
24 Firozpur –Rameswaram Humsafar Express 20497/20498 NR Weekly 27 September 2018 Recently extended till firozpur from ajmer (07/10/2023) Indian Railways
25 Hazur Sahib Nanded–Jammu Tawi Humsafar Express 12751/12752 SCR Weekly 5 October 2018 Indian Railways
26 Udaipur City–Patliputra Humsafar Express 19669/19670 NWR Weekly 5 October 2018 Indian Railways
27 Pune–Habibganj Humsafar Express 22171/22172 WCR Weekly 6 October 2018 Indian Railways
28 Santragachi–Habibganj Humsafar Express 22169/22170 WCR Weekly 10 October 2018 Indian Railways
29 Kochuveli–SMVT Bengaluru Humsafar Express 16319/16320 SR Bi-weekly 20 October 2018 Indian Railways
30 Madhupur–Anand Vihar Terminal Humsafar Express 12235/12236 NR Weekly 15 February 2019 Indian Railways
31 Pune–Ajni Humsafar Express 22139/22140 CR Weekly 16 February 2019 Indian Railways
32 Patna–SMVT Bengaluru Humsafar Express 22353/22354 ECR Weekly 2 March 2019 Indian Railways
33 Pune–Nagpur Humsafar Express 22141/22142 CR Weekly 3 March 2019 Indian Railways
34 Bandra Terminus–Jamnagar Humsafar Express 22923/22924 WR Tri-weekly 4 March 2019 Indian Railways
35 Prayagraj–New Delhi Humsafar Express 12275/12276 NCR Four times a week 13 September 2019 Indian Railways
36 Baba Baidyanath Dham Deoghar Humsafar Express 22459/22460 NR Weekly 14 January 2020 Indian Railways
37 Bandra Terminus–Gorakhpur Humsafar Express 19091/19092 WR Weekly 1 March 2021 Indian Railways
38 Godda–New Delhi Humsafar Express 12349/12350 ER Weekly 8 April 2021 Indian Railways
39 Bandra Terminus–Barmer Humsafar Express 12997/12998 WR Weekly 3 January 2024 Indian Railways
40 Barmer–Bandra Terminus Humsafar Express 19009/19010 WR Weekly 6 January 2024 Indian Railways

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Now, Humsafar Express passengers have a lot to cheer: Five things to know". Livemint. 16 September 2019.
  2. ^ "Humsafar Express: 15 facts that make Indian Railways' new 'luxury' AC-3 tier train for common man super cool!". Financial Express. 16 September 2019.
  3. ^ "First look of Humsafar Express: An all new 3-Tier AC train". The Economic Times. PTI. 15 September 2016. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
  4. ^ "Indian Railways Portal". ser.indianrailways.gov.in. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
  5. ^ a b "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 7 November 2017. Retrieved 2 November 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  6. ^ "Southern Railway Welcomes You".
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