Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Banaras Express is a

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train of the

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connecting Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Kurla in

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and

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. It is currently being operated with 12167/12168 train numbers on a daily basis. The train is converted ICF coaches into LHB coaches in year 2023. Temporary halt of BSB-LTT at Katni Station
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Service

The 12167/Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Banaras Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 1475 km in 26 hrs 50 mins. 12168/Banaras–Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express has an average speed of 58 km/h and covers 1496 km in 26 hrs 20 mins.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are: * * * * * * * * * * * * * Prayagraj Chheoki *

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Coach composite

The train has standard LHB rakes with max speed of 160 kmph. The train consists of 24 coaches : * 1 AC I Tier + II Tier * 1 AC II Tier 9 AC III Tier * 3 Sleeper Coaches * 4 General * 1 Pantry Car * 2 Second-class Luggage/parcel van

Traction

Both trains are hauled by an

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based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus to

and vice versa.

Notes

External links

12167/Mumbai LTT–Manduadih SF Express

12168/Manduadih–Mumbai LTT SF Express

References

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