# Sangam Express

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{{Short description|Train in India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2016}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2016}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Sangam Express 
| logo = Ministry of Railways India.svg
| image = Sangam Express with LHB coaches.jpg
| caption = Sangam Express standing at {{rws|Meerut City}}.
| type = [Express](/source/Express_trains_in_India)
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|1976|05|01}}  
| last =
| operator = [North Central Railway](/source/North_Central_Railway_zone)
| start = {{stnlnk|Subedarganj}} (SFG)
| stops = 21  
| end = {{stnlnk|Meerut City}} (MTC)
| distance = {{convert|637|km|0|abbr=on}}   
| journeytime = 12 hours 35 minutes 
| frequency = Daily
| class = Ac First Class, Ac 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering = On-board catering, <br/> E-catering 
| observation = Large windows  
| entertainment = 
| baggage = Available 
| otherfacilities = Below the seats 
| stock = [LHB coach](/source/LHB_coach)
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| el =
| trainnumber = 14163 / 14164
| speed = {{convert|51|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts.
| map = 
| map_state =
}}

The 14163 / 14164 '''Sangam Express''' is an [express](/source/Express_trains_in_India) train belonging to [Indian Railways](/source/Indian_Railways) – [North Central Railway zone](/source/North_Central_Railway_zone) that runs between {{stnlnk|Subedarganj}} and {{stnlnk|Meerut City}} in India.

It operates as train number 14163 from Subedarganj to Meerut City and as train number 14164 in the reverse direction, serving the state of [Uttar Pradesh](/source/Uttar_Pradesh).

==Coaches==

The 14163 / 14164 Sangam Express has one AC 2 tier, one AC 3 tier, four Sleeper Class, four General Unreserved and one SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) coaches. It does not carry a [pantry car](/source/pantry_car).

As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

==Service==

The 14163 Sangam Express covers the distance of 637 kilometres in 12 hours 35 minutes (51&nbsp;km/h) and in 12 hours 35 minutes as 14164 Sangam Express (51&nbsp;km/h).

As the average speed of the train is below {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare does not include a superfast surcharge.

==Routeing==

The 14163 / 14164 Sangam Express runs from Subedarganj via Bamrauli, [Manauri](/source/Manauri_railway_station), {{stnlnk|Kanpur Central}}, {{stnlnk|Etawah}}, {{stnlnk|Tundla Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Aligarh Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Khurja Junction}}, [Bulandshahr](/source/Bulandshahr) to Meerut City.

==Traction==

It is now hauled by a [Kanpur Loco Shed](/source/Electric_Loco_Shed%2C_Kanpur)-based [WAP-7](/source/WAP-7) electric locomotive on its entire journey.

==Timings==

14163 Sangam Express leaves Prayagraj Junction on a daily basis at 17:45 hrs IST and reaches Meerut City at 06:40 hrs IST the next day.

14164 Sangam Express leaves Meerut City on a daily basis at 19:00 hrs IST and reaches Prayagraj Junction at 08:10 hrs IST the next day.

== References ==
{{reflist}}
* http://www.news18.com/news/uttar-pradesh/4-grp-personnel-hide-in-sangam-express-trains-toilet-as-robbers-loot-kill-passengers-413959.html
* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wgVuqhcdeo
* https://www.flickr.com/photos/50628848@N07/6173261286/
* [https://www.bhaskar.com/article/UP-KAN-three-robbers-arrested-sangam-express-robbery-latest-hindi-news-4629272-PHO.html bhaskar.com]

==External links==
*{{cite web|url=http://www.indianrail.gov.in|title=Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry|publisher=indianrail.gov.in|accessdate=2014-04-05}}
*{{cite web|url=http://www.irctc.co.in|title=IRCTC Online Passenger Reservation System|publisher=irctc.co.in|accessdate=2014-04-05}}
*{{cite web|url=http://www.irfca.org|title=&#91;IRFCA&#93; Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet.|publisher=IRFCA|accessdate=2014-04-05}}

{{Railways in Northern India}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Sangam Express}}
Category:Trains from Prayagraj
Category:Transport in Meerut
Category:Railway services introduced in 1976
Category:Named passenger trains of India
Category:Express trains in India
Category:Rail transport in Uttar Pradesh

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