The 12557 / 12558 Sapt Kranti Superfast Express is a daily running superfast train operated by the East Central Railway, connecting Muzaffarpur Junction in Bihar with Anand Vihar Terminal in Delhi. Introduced on 1st July 2002, it plays a crucial role in linking North Bihar with the national capital
The Sapt Kranti Superfast Express is an ISO 9001:2008 certified service, signifying its commitment to quality and passenger satisfaction
History The Sapt Kranti Superfast Express is a daily train service operated by Indian Railways that connects Muzaffarpur Junction in Bihar to Anand Vihar Terminal in Delhi. It was introduced on 1st July 2002, initially running between Muzaffarpur and New Delhi Railway Station. However, from 2nd December 2010, its terminal in Delhi was shifted to Anand Vihar Terminal to help decongest New Delhi Station.
The train is named after the historic Sapt Kranti or Seven Revolutions movement launched by socialist leader Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia, symbolizing its ideological link with social and political reform. The name reflects movements associated with equality, non-violence, and social justice, making the train culturally significant, especially in Bihar where Dr. Lohia's influence was strong.
It was upgraded to modern LHB coaches on 2nd October 2019, as part of the 150th birth anniversary celebrations of Mahatma Gandhi. One of the rakes was also decorated with Gandhi-themed artwork during that time.
Schedule 12557 / 12558 Train Schedule Train Type Superfast Express Distance 1059 km (12557) / 1060 km (12558) Average Speed ~53 km/h Journey Time (MFP → ANVT) 20 hrs 05 min Journey Time (ANVT → MFP) 20 hrs 30 min Classes Available 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL Operating Days Daily Operator East Central Railway
Route and halts +12557 & 12558 Sapt Kranti Express Sr. 12557 MFP–ANVT 12558 ANVT–MFP Station Day Arr. Dep. Station Day Arr. Dep. 1 1 — 11:35 1 — 14:35 2 Motipur 1 12:07 12:09 1 17:22 17:30 3 Mehsi 1 12:22 12:24 1 22:30 22:40 4 Chakia 1 12:34 12:36 2 00:51 00:53 5 Pipra 1 12:46 12:48 2 03:40 03:50 6 Bapudham Motihari 1 13:04 13:07 Kaptanganj Junction 2 04:38 04:40 7 Sagauli Junction 1 13:34 13:36 Siswa Bazar 2 05:01 05:03 8 Bettiah Railway Station 1 13:56 13:58 Bagaha 2 05:59 06:02 9 Chanpatia 1 14:14 14:16 Harinagar 2 06:26 06:28 10 1 14:48 14:53 2 06:52 06:57 11 Harinagar 1 15:10 15:12 Chanpatia 2 07:13 07:15 12 Bagaha 1 15:38 15:40 Bettiah 2 07:23 07:26 13 Siswa Bazar 1 16:53 16:55 Sagauli Junction 2 07:49 07:51 14 Kaptanganj Junction 1 17:28 17:30 Bapudham Motihari 2 08:22 08:25 15 1 18:30 18:45 Pipra 2 08:41 08:43 16 1 21:06 21:08 Chakia 2 08:56 08:58 17 1 23:35 23:40 Mehsi 2 09:08 09:10 18 2 04:42 04:50 Motipur 2 09:28 09:30 19 2 07:40 — 2 11:05 —
Coach composition and mainteance + Coach Composition of Sapt Kranti Express Category Coaches Total Sleeper Class (SL) S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6 6 AC 3 Tier (3A) B1, B2, B3, B4, B5 5 AC 3 Tier Economy (3E) M1 1 AC 2 Tier (2A) A1, A2 2 AC First Class (1A) H1 1 General Unreserved (GEN) GEN, GEN, GEN, GEN 4 Pantry Car (PC) PC 1 SLRD (Divyangjan cum Luggage Coach) SLRD 1 End-On Generator (EOG) EOG 1 Total Coaches 22
Primary Maintenance - Muzaffarpur Junction Coaching Depot
See also Porbandar–Muzaffarpur Express Muzaffarpur - Hadapsar (Pune) AC Express Swatantra Senani Superfast Express Dibrugarh Rajdhani Express
References
Indian Railways website