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	==Routing==		==Routing==
	This train runs from Jabalpur Junction via {{stnlnk\|Katni Junction}}, {{stnlnk\|Bina Junction}}, {{stnlnk\|Jhansi Junction}}, {{stnlnk\|Gwalior Junction}}, {{stnlnk\|Agra Cantonment}}, {{stnlnk\|New Delhi}}, {{stnlnk\|Rohtak Junction}}, {{stnlnk\|Ludhiana Junction}}, {{stnlnk\|Pathankot Cantonment}}, {{stnlnk\|Jammu Tawi}} to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra.		This train runs from Jabalpur Junction via {{stnlnk\|Katni Junction}}, {{stnlnk\|Bina Junction}}, {{stnlnk\|Jhansi Junction}}, {{stnlnk\|Gwalior Junction}}, {{stnlnk\|Agra
			Mathura jn Cantonment}}, {{stnlnk\|New Delhi}}, {{stnlnk\|Rohtak Junction}},
			Jind jn, Narwana jn, Jakhal jn,Sangrur, Dhuri jn , {{stnlnk\|Ludhiana Junction}}, {{stnlnk\|Pathankot Cantonment}}, {{stnlnk\|Jammu Tawi}} to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra.

	==Traction==		==Traction==

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{{short description|Express train in India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2013}}
{{Use Indian English|date=July 2013}}
{{More citations needed|date=March 2011}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Durgavati Express
| image = Durgavati Express - Train board.jpg
| caption =
| type = [[Express trains in India|Express]]
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2015|9|1}}<ref name="profile">{{cite web|title=List of the trains announced in the Railway Budget 2014-15 which would serve the State of Jammu & Kashmir and status of implementation|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=126640|publisher=[[Press Information Bureau]]|date=4 September 2015}}</ref>{{small|(extended to {{stnlnk|Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra}})}}
| last =
| operator = [[West Central Railway zone|West Central Railways]]
| ridership =
| start = {{stnlnk|Jabalpur Junction}} (JBP)
| stops = 31
| end = {{stnlnk|Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra}} (SVDK)
| distance = {{convert|1583|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 32 hours
| frequency = Weekly
| class = AC 2 Tier (2A), AC 3 Tier (3A), Sleeper class (SL)
| seating = No
| sleeping = Yes
| catering = Available
| observation = Rake sharing with 12193/ 12194 [[Yesvantpur–Jabalpur Superfast Express]]
| entertainment =
| baggage =
| otherfacilities =
| stock = [[ICF coaches]]
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|allk=on}}
| el =
| trainnumber = 11449 / 11450
| speed = {{convert|51|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts
| map = [[File:Durgavati Express Route map.png|300px]]
| map_state =
}}

The '''Durgavati Express''' is a weekly [[Express trains in India|Express]] train service run by [[West Central Railway]], It runs between [[Jabalpur Junction railway station]] of [[Jabalpur]], a military hub of [[Eastern Madhya Pradesh]] state and [[Katra, Jammu and Kashmir|Katra]] railway station of [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu & Kashmir]] in India.

It operates as train number 11449 from Jabalpur Junction to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra and as train number 11450 in the reverse direction, serving the states of [[Madhya Pradesh]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[Haryana]], [[Delhi]], [[Punjab, India|Punjab]] and Jammu and Kashmir.<ref>[http://naidunia.jagran.com/madhya-pradesh/jabalpur-jabalpur-news-464142], ''jagran.com'', 01 September 2015</ref>

==Background==
The name '''Durgavati Express''' was given in the memory of the princess of the [[Mahakoshal]] region in Jabalpur named Princess [[Durgavati]] (Rani Durgavati).

==Coach composition==
The train consists of 23 coaches: 2 AC II tier, four AC III tier, 10 sleeper, three Unreserved Coaches, and 2 luggage/brake vans. It carries a [[pantry car]].<ref>[http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/ludhiana/northern-railway-extends-12-trains-to-katra/125875.html], ''tribuneindia.com'', 29 August 2015</ref>

==Routing==
This train runs from Jabalpur Junction via {{stnlnk|Katni Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Bina Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Jhansi Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Gwalior Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Agra Cantonment}}, {{stnlnk|New Delhi}}, {{stnlnk|Rohtak Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Ludhiana Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Pathankot Cantonment}}, {{stnlnk|Jammu Tawi}} to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra.

==Traction==
As large sections of the route are yet to be fully electrified, a {{stnlnk|Katni Junction}}-based [[Indian locomotive class WDM-3A|WDM-3A]] diesel locomotive powers the train up to {{stnlnk|Katni Junction}}, then a Katni Junction-based [[Indian locomotive class WAG-5|WAG-5]] powers the train up to {{stnlnk|New Delhi}}, later a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Tughlakabad|Tughlakabad]]-based [[WDP-4B]] diesel locomotive powers the train to its destination.

[[File:Durgavati Express - AC 2 tier.jpg|thumb|Durgavati Express – AC 2 tier]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*[https://indiarailinfo.com/train/jabalpur-katra-durgawati-express-11449/757/529/81 11449 Durgavati Express] at India Rail Info
*[https://indiarailinfo.com/train/katra-jabalpur-durgavati-express-11450/791/81/529 11450 Durgavati Express] at India Rail Info

{{Railways in Central India}}
{{Railways in Northern India}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Durgavati Express}}
[[Category:Transport in Katra, Jammu and Kashmir]]
[[Category:Transport in Jabalpur]]
[[Category:Named passenger trains of India]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Uttar Pradesh]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Madhya Pradesh]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Haryana]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Punjab, India]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Delhi]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Jammu and Kashmir]]
[[Category:Express trains in India]]

Durgavati Express - Revision history

172.70.218.104: /* Routing */

>Colonies Chris: /* top */minor fixes, replaced: ICF Coaches → ICF coaches, express → Express