Hasdeo Express
intercity express train in Chhattisgarh, India
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.
Coach Composition
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
Korba
Champa
Janjgir Naila
Akaltara
Bilaspur
Bhatapara
Tilda-Neora
Raipur
Traction & maintenance
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.
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