Uttar Pradesh Sampark Kranti Express

The 12447 / 12448 Uttar Pradesh Sampark Kranti Express is a Superfast Express train of the Sampark Kranti Express series belonging to Indian Railways – Northern Railway zone that runs between Manikpur Junction and Hazrat Nizamuddin in India.

It operates as train number 12447 from Manikpur Junction to Hazrat Nizamuddin and as train number 12448 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Delhi, Madhya Pradesh & Uttar Pradesh.

This train was introduced in the interim budget of 2004 / 05 by the then Railway Minister of India Mr. Nitesh Kumar.

Coaches
Since October 2020 it's running as festival special express with brand new LHB coach and the coach composition is as follows:-
 * 1 AC First class temporary (HE1)
 * 4 AC Second tier
 * 10 AC third tier
 * 2 Sleeper class
 * 3 Second sitting (General class)
 * 1 second sitting cum luggage
 * 1 power car (HOG)

Service
The 12447(02447) Manikpur–Hazrat Nizamuddin Uttar Pradesh Sampark Kranti Express covers the distance of 695 km in 10 hours 45 mins (66.50 km/h) and in 11 hours 30 mins as 12448 Hazrat Nizamuddin–Manikpur Uttar Pradesh Sampark Kranti Express (61.50 km/h).

As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Timing
WEF 22 February 2021 train number 12448 Hazrat Nizamuddin 20:00, Jhansi Junction 01:20-01:28, Manikpur 07:30

WEF 23 February 2021 train number 12447 Manikpur 18:25, Jhansi Junction 23:25-23:30, Hazrat Nizamuddin 05:22

Traction
It is hauled by a Ghaziabad Loco Shed-based WAP-5 or Tughlakabad Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from end to end.

Routeing
Following are the stoppages of this train:-


 * Manikpur Junction
 * Chitrakutdham Karwi
 * Atarra
 * Banda
 * Mahoba Junction
 * Kulpahar
 * Harpalpur
 * Mauranipur
 * Jhansi Junction
 * Agra Cantonment
 * Hazrat Nizamuddin

Rake sharing
No rake sharing. 2 dedicated rakes.