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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 = Mysuru–Ajmer Express
| image =
| caption =
| type = [[Express trains in India|Express]]
| locale = [[Karnataka]], [[Maharashtra]], [[Gujarat]] & [[Rajasthan]]
| first =
| last =
| operator = [[South Western Railway zone|South Western Railway]]
| ridership =
| start = {{stnlnk|Mysuru Junction}} (MYS)
| stops = 45
| end = {{stnlnk|Ajmer Junction}} (AII)
| distance = {{convert|2290|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 47 hours 05 minutes
| frequency = Bi-Weekly
| class = [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC First Class]], [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC 2 Tier]], [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC 3 Tier]], [[Indian Railways coaching stock|Sleeper Class]], [[Indian Railways coaching stock|General Unreserved]]
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering = Available
| observation = Large windows
| entertainment =
| baggage = No
| otherfacilities = Below the seats
| stock = [[LHB coach]]
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|allk=on}}
| el =
| trainnumber = 16209 / 16210
| speed = {{convert|130|km/h|0|abbr=on}} maximum, <br/>{{convert|48|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts.
| map =
| map_state =
}}

The 16209 / 16210 '''Mysuru–Ajmer Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|express]] train belonging to [[Indian Railways]]–[[South Western Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Mysuru Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Ajmer Junction}} in India.

It operates as train number 16209 from Ajmer Junction to Mysuru Junction and as train number 16210 in the reverse direction, serving the states of [[Karnataka]], [[Maharashtra]], [[Gujarat]] & [[Rajasthan]].

==Coach composition==

The train has standard LHB with a max speed of {{convert|130|km/h|0|abbr=on}}. The train consists of 25 coaches:

* 1 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC 1st Class]]
* 3 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC 2 tier]]
* 4 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC 3 tier]]
* 12 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|Sleeper Class]]
* 1 [[Dining car|Pantry]] car
* 2 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|Unreserved/General]]
* 2 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|Seating cum Luggage Rake]]

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

==Service==

16209/ Ajmer–Mysuru Express covers the distance of {{convert|2290|km|0|abbr=on}} in 48 hours 30 mins {{convert|47.22|km/h|0|abbr=on}}.

The 16210/ Mysuru–Ajmer Express covers the distance of {{convert|2290|km|0|abbr=on}} in 47 hours 05 mins {{convert|48.64|km/h|0|abbr=on}}.

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 16209 / 16210 Mysore–Ajmer Express runs from Mysore Junction via {{stnlnk|KSR Bengaluru}}, {{stnlnk|Hubballi Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Miraj Junction}}, [[Sangli]], [[Karad]], [[Satara (city)|Satara]], {{stnlnk|Pune Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Kalyan Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Vasai Road}}, {{stnlnk|Palghar}}, {{stnlnk|Surat}}, {{stnlnk|Vadodara Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Ahmedabad Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Palanpur}}, {{stnlnk|Abu Road}}, {{stnlnk|Falna}}, {{stnlnk|Marwar Junction}} to Ajmer Junction.

==Schedule==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Train number !! Station code !! Departure station !! Departure time !! Departure day !! Arrival station !! Arrival time !! Arrival day
|-
| 16209 || AII || Ajmer Junction || 05:30 AM || Sun, Fri || Mysore Junction || 06:00 AM || Tue, Sun
|-
| 16210 || MYS || Mysuru Junction || 18:35 PM || Tue, Thu || Ajmer Junction || 17:40 PM || Thu, Sat
|}

==Rake sharing==

The train shares its rake with 16217/16218 [[Mysuru–Sainagar Shirdi Express]].

==Traction==

As the route is now completely electrified, a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Krishnarajapuram|Krishnarajapuram Loco Shed]]-based [[WAP-7]] electric locomotive hauls the train for its entire journey.

== Bibliography ==
{{reflist}}
*{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/7-injured-as-Mysore-Ajmer-Express-derails/articleshow/5220915.cms|title=7 injured as Mysore–Ajmer Express derails – The Times of India|publisher=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|accessdate=2014-05-30}}
*{{cite web|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/mysoreajmer-express-derailment-report-soon/542636/|title=Mysore–Ajmer Express derailment: report soon–Indian Express|publisher=archive.indianexpress.com|accessdate=2014-05-30}}
*{{cite web|url=http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/mysore-ajmer-express-derails-near-pune-4-injured-11390|title=Mysore–Ajmer Express derails near Pune; 4 injured {{!}} NDTV.com|publisher=ndtv.com|accessdate=2014-05-30}}

==External links==
{{commons category|Mysore Ajmer Express}}
*{{cite web|url=http://www.indianrail.gov.in|title=Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry|publisher=indianrail.gov.in|accessdate=2014-05-30}}
*{{cite web|url=http://www.irctc.co.in|title=IRCTC Online Passenger Reservation System|publisher=irctc.co.in|accessdate=2014-05-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070303131207/http://www.irctc.co.in/|archive-date=3 March 2007|url-status=dead}}
*{{cite web|url=http://www.irfca.org|title=[IRFCA] Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet.|publisher=IRFCA|accessdate=2014-05-30}}

{{Railways in Southern India}}
{{Railways in Northern India}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Mysore-Ajmer Express}}
[[Category:Transport in Ajmer]]
[[Category:Transport in Mysore]]
[[Category:Express trains in India]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Maharashtra]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Gujarat]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Rajasthan]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Karnataka]]

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