It operates as train number 12447 from Manikpur Junction to Hazrat Nizamuddin and as train number 12448 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Delhi, Madhya Pradesh & Uttar Pradesh.
This train was introduced in the interim budget of 2004 / 05 by the then Railway Minister of India Mr. Nitesh Kumar.
Since October 2020 it's running as festival special express with brand new LHB coach and the coach composition is as follows:- The 12447(02447) Manikpur–Hazrat Nizamuddin Uttar Pradesh Sampark Kranti Express covers the distance of 695 km (432 mi) in 10 hours 45 mins (66.50 km/h) and in 11 hours 30 mins as 12448 Hazrat Nizamuddin–Manikpur Uttar Pradesh Sampark Kranti Express (61.50 km/h).
As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
WEF 22 February 2021 train number 12448 Hazrat Nizamuddin 20:00, Jhansi Junction 01:20-01:28, Manikpur 07:30 WEF 23 February 2021 train number 12447 Manikpur 18:25, Jhansi Junction 23:25-23:30, Hazrat Nizamuddin 05:22 It is hauled by a Ghaziabad Loco Shed-based WAP-5 or Tughlakabad Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from end to end.