Humsafar Express
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 a 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.
| Humsafar Express | |
|---|---|
Prayagraj–New Delhi Humsafar Express at Anand Vihar Terminal | |
| Overview | |
| Service type | Superfast |
| Status | Active |
| First service | 16 December 2016 |
| Current operator(s) | Indian Railways and IRCTC |
| Website | http://indianrail.gov.in |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | 3A,SL,3E |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | On-board catering vending machines |
| Observation facilities | Large windows in all carriages, operated by both state and private operators. |
| Entertainment facilities | Reading lights Electric & USB outlets |
| Baggage facilities | Underseat |
| Other facilities | Smoke alarms CCTV cameras Baby changing table Odour-control system Passenger information system |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB rake |
| Track gauge | 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge |
| Operating speed | 130 km/h |
| Track owner(s) | Indian Railways |
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