The name Shaktipunj may be attributed to two reasons. Firstly, initially when the train service started, it connected Shaktinagar to Howrah. Later on the route got extended up to Singrauli junction and then to Jabalpur subsequently. The name Shaktinagar inspired the name Shaktipunj. Secondly, the train passes through the important coal mining belts such as Karnpura mines (near Khalari), Ramgarh mines (near Barkakana), Singrauli, Bokaro, Dhanbad, Asansol, Raniganj etc. and many important thermal power stations like Chandrapura, Patratu, Bokaro etc. Coal is the source of energy or "Shakti".
Hence the name of this train is given "Shaktipunj".
Its famous among the businessmen who travel from Howrah to Asansol.
Coaches
The 11447 / 48 Shaktipunj Express has 1 AC First Class, 2 AC 2 tier, 2 AC 3 tier, 3 AC 3rd Economy, 7 Sleeper Class, 4 General Unreserved, 1 SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) and 1 EOG (End of Generator) coaches. It does not carry a pantry car.[1]
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 11447 Jabalpur Junction–Howrah Junction Shaktipunj Express covers the distance of 1,149 km (714 mi) in 24 hours 25 mins (46.9 km/h) and in 24 hours 55 mins as 11448 Howrah Junction–Jabalpur Junction Shaktipunj Express (45.9 km/h).[2]
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