# Samata Express

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For other uses, see [Samata (disambiguation)](/source/Samata_(disambiguation)).

The 12807 / 12808 **Samata Express** is a [superfast](/source/Express_trains_in_India) train between [Visakhapatnam](/source/Visakhapatnam) in [Andhra Pradesh](/source/Andhra_Pradesh) and [Hazrat Nizamuddin](/source/Nizamuddin_railway_station) in New Delhi.[1] It is operated by [East Coast Railways](/source/East_Coast_Railway_zone).[2] This train is also known as **Vizag Steel Samata Superfast Express** and **Princess of [East Coast Railway zone](/source/East_Coast_Railway_zone)**. Samata in [Sanskrit](/source/Sanskrit) means Equality.[3]

## Service

Train No. 12807 leaves Visakhapatnam at mornings and arrives at Hazrat Nizamuddin, the next evening.[4] Vice versa the return journey follows the same pattern. This train takes about 32 hours to reach from its source to destination. From April 2022, the train was running with Linke Hoffman Busch (LHB) rakes.[5]

## Route and halts

- **[Visakhapatnam Junction](/source/Visakhapatnam_Junction)**
- [Simhachalam](/source/Simhachalam)
- [Vizianagaram Junction](/source/Vizianagaram_Junction)
- [Parvathipuram](/source/Parvathipuram_railway_station)
- [Rayagada](/source/Rayagada_railway_station)
- [Titlagarh](/source/Titlagarh_railway_station)
- [Kesinga](/source/Kesinga_railway_station)
- [Kantabanji](/source/Kantabanji_railway_station)
- [Khariar Road](/source/Khariar_Road_railway_station)
- [Mahasamund](/source/Mahasamund_railway_station)
- [Raipur Junction](/source/Raipur_Junction)
- [Durg Junction](/source/Durg_Junction)
- [Rajnandgaon](/source/Rajnandgaon_railway_station)
- [Dongargarh](/source/Dongargarh_railway_station)
- [Gondia Junction](/source/Gondia_Junction)
- [Nagpur Junction](/source/Nagpur_Junction)
- [Betul](/source/Betul_railway_station)
- [Itarsi Junction](/source/Itarsi_Junction)
- [Bhopal Junction](/source/Bhopal_Junction)
- [Bina](/source/Bina_Junction_railway_station)
- [Lalitpur](/source/Lalitpur_Junction_railway_station)
- [Jhansi Junction](/source/Jhansi_Junction)
- [Gwalior Junction](/source/Gwalior_Junction)
- [Agra Cantonment](/source/Agra_Cantonment)
- [Mathura Junction](/source/Mathura_Junction)
- [Faridabad](/source/Faridabad_railway_station)
- **[Hazrat Nizamuddin](/source/Hazrat_Nizamuddin_railway_station)**.

## Traction

It is hauled by a [Visakhapatnam Loco Shed](/source/Electric_Loco_Shed,_Visakhapatnam) based [WAP-7](/source/WAP-7) electric locomotive from [Visakhapatnam Junction](/source/Visakhapatnam_Junction) to [Nagpur Junction](/source/Nagpur_Junction). And the handing over to a [Tughlakabad Loco Shed](/source/Electric_Loco_Shed,_Tuglakabad) based [WAP-7](/source/WAP-7) electric locomotive hauls the train up to [Hazrat Nizamuddin](/source/Hazrat_Nizamuddin_railway_station) and vice versa.

## Rake sharing

The train sharing its rake with 12803/12804 [Visakhapatnam Swarna Jayanti Express](/source/Visakhapatnam_Swarna_Jayanti_Express)

## Incident

On 6 June 2010, the train had a derailment near Arand railways station in [Chhattisgarh](/source/Chhattisgarh), however nobody was injured.

## See also

- [Visakhapatnam Swarna Jayanti Express](/source/Visakhapatnam_Swarna_Jayanti_Express)

## References

1. ["Indian Railways Train Enquiry, Insights & IRCTC eTicket booking - RailYatri"](https://www.railyatri.in/time-table/12807). *www.railyatri.in*. Retrieved 2026-03-09.

1. Shandilya, Tushar. ["12807/Samata Express (PT) - Visakhapatnam to Hazrat Nizamuddin ECoR/East Coast Zone - Railway Enquiry"](https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-samata-express-12807/1442/401/748). *indiarailinfo.com*. Retrieved 2026-03-09.

1. Nanda, Karan (2016-12-09). ["Indian Railways renames Samata Express to promote brand Vizag Steel"](https://www.indiatvnews.com/business/india-indian-railways-renames-samata-express-to-promote-brand-vizag-steel-360227). *India TV News*. Retrieved 2026-03-09.

1. ["12807 Train Route and Schedule"](https://www.confirmtkt.com/train-schedule/12807-SAMTA-EXPRESS). *www.confirmtkt.com*. Retrieved 2026-03-09.

1. [https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/visakhapatnam-cancellation-of-samata-express-draws-ire-of-rail-commuters/article65357309.ece](https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/visakhapatnam-cancellation-of-samata-express-draws-ire-of-rail-commuters/article65357309.ece)

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