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| type = [[Express | | type = [[Express trains in India|Express]] | ||
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| journey time = 15 hours 55 minutes as 19217 [[Bandra Terminus]] {{stnlnk|Jamnagar}} Saurashtra Janta Express, 16 hours 00 minutes as 19218 {{stnlnk|Jamnagar}} [[Bandra Terminus]] Saurashtra Janta Express | | journey time = 15 hours 55 minutes as 19217 [[Bandra Terminus]] {{stnlnk|Jamnagar}} Saurashtra Janta Express, 16 hours 00 minutes as 19218 {{stnlnk|Jamnagar}} [[Bandra Terminus]] Saurashtra Janta Express | ||
| frequency = Daily | | frequency = Daily | ||
| 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|AC 2 tier]], [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC 3 tier]], [[Indian Railways coaching stock|Sleeper class]], [[Indian Railways coaching stock|Unreserved/General]] | ||
| seating = Yes | | seating = Yes | ||
| sleeping = Yes | | sleeping = Yes | ||
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The 19217 / 18 '''Bandra Terminus–Jamnagar Saurashtra Janta Express''' is an [[Express | The 19217 / 18 '''Bandra Terminus–Jamnagar Saurashtra Janta Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|Express]] train belonging to [[Indian Railways]] – [[Western Railway zone]] that runs between [[Bandra Terminus]] and {{stnlnk|Jamnagar}} in India. | ||
It operates as train number 19217 from | It operates as train number 19217 from Bandra Terminus to Jamnagar and as train number 19218 in the reverse direction, serving the states of [[Maharashtra]] & [[Gujarat]]. | ||
==Coach composition== | ==Coach composition== | ||
The train has standard [[ICF coaches]] with a max speed of {{convert|110|km/h|0|abbr=on}}. The train consists of 22 coaches : | The train has standard [[ICF coaches]] with a max speed of {{convert|110|km/h|0|abbr=on}}. The train consists of 22 coaches: | ||
* 1 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC 2-tier]] | * 1 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC 2-tier]] | ||
* 3 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC 3-tier]] | * 3 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC 3-tier]] | ||
* 12 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|Sleeper | * 12 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|Sleeper class]] | ||
* 4 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|Unreserved/General]] | * 4 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|Unreserved/General]] | ||
* 2 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|Seating cum Luggage Rake]] | * 2 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|Seating cum Luggage Rake]] | ||
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==Service== | ==Service== | ||
19217 Bandra Terminus–Jamnagar Saurashtra Janta Express has an average speed of 52 km/hr and covers 812 km in 15h 40m.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-saurashtra-janta-express-19217/1476/303/1662| title=19217/Bandra Terminus– Jamnagar Saurashtra Janta Express| website=India Rail Info}}</ref> | * 19217 Bandra Terminus–Jamnagar Saurashtra Janta Express has an average speed of 52 km/hr and covers 812 km in 15h 40m.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-saurashtra-janta-express-19217/1476/303/1662| title=19217/Bandra Terminus– Jamnagar Saurashtra Janta Express| website=India Rail Info}}</ref> | ||
* 19218 Jamnagar–Bandra Terminus Saurashtra Janta Express has an average speed of 52 km/hr and covers 812 km in 15h 45m.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-saurashtra-janta-express-19218/1477/1662/303| title=19218/Jamnagar–Bandra Terminus Saurashtra Janta Express| website=India Rail Info}}</ref> | |||
19218 Jamnagar–Bandra Terminus Saurashtra Janta Express has an average speed of 52 km/hr and covers 812 km in 15h 45m.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-saurashtra-janta-express-19218/1477/1662/303| title=19218/Jamnagar–Bandra Terminus Saurashtra Janta Express| website=India Rail Info}}</ref> | |||
==Route== | ==Route== | ||
The 19217 / 18 Bandra Terminus–Jamnagar Saurashtra Janta Express runs from | The 19217 / 18 Bandra Terminus–Jamnagar Saurashtra Janta Express runs from andra Terminus via {{stnlnk|Surat}}, {{stnlnk|Vadodara Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Ahmedabad Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Viramgam Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Surendranagar Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Wankaner Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Rajkot Junction}} to Jamnagar and vice versa. | ||
==Traction== | ==Traction== | ||
Prior to February 2012, dual-traction [[Electric Loco Shed, Valsad|Valsad]]-based [[Indian locomotive class WCAM-1|WCAM-1]] locomotives would haul the train between | Prior to February 2012, dual-traction [[Electric Loco Shed, Valsad|Valsad]]-based [[Indian locomotive class WCAM-1|WCAM-1]] locomotives would haul the train between Bandra Terminus & {{stnlnk|Ahmedabad Junction}} handing over to a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Ratlam|Ratlam]] or [[Diesel Loco Shed, Vatva|Vatva]]-based [[Indian locomotive class WDM-3A|WDM-3A]] locomotive for the remainder of the journey. | ||
Western Railway completed DC | Western Railway completed DC electric traction to AC electric traction on 5 February 2012 & it is now regularly hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Vadodara|Vadodara]]-based [[Indian locomotive class WAP-4|WAP-4]] or [[Indian locomotive class WAP-5|WAP-5]] locomotive until {{stnlnk|Ahmedabad Junction}} handing over to a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Ratlam|Ratlam]] or [[Diesel Loco Shed, Vatva|Vatva]]-based [[Indian locomotive class WDM-3A|WDM-3A]] locomotive which powers the train for the remainder of the journey. | ||
==Rake sharing== | ==Rake sharing== | ||
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{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
*{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcWHQH0y910|title=YouTube–Rajdhani vs Saurashtra Janata Express at Andheri| | *{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcWHQH0y910|title=YouTube–Rajdhani vs Saurashtra Janata Express at Andheri|via=YouTube|accessdate=2014-04-28}} | ||
*{{cite web|url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/wap5holic/10971754966/|title=Saurashtra Janta express | Flickr – Photo Sharing!|publisher=flickr.com|accessdate=2014-04-28}} | *{{cite web|url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/wap5holic/10971754966/|title=Saurashtra Janta express | Flickr – Photo Sharing!|publisher=flickr.com|accessdate=2014-04-28}} | ||
*{{cite web|url=http://www.wr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=896&id=0,4,268|title=Western Railway|publisher=wr.indianrailways.gov.in|accessdate=2014-04-28}} | *{{cite web|url=http://www.wr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=896&id=0,4,268|title=Western Railway|publisher=wr.indianrailways.gov.in|accessdate=2014-04-28}} | ||
*{{cite web|url=http://www.askmefast.com/Saurashtra_Janta_Train_No_19018_waiting_list_clearance_on_18112012-qna4917211.html|title=Saurashtra Janta Train No 19018 waiting list clearance on 18/11/2012? - Train No,19018 Saurashtra Janta waiting list position crearance on 18/11/2012 :: Ask Me Fast|publisher=askmefast.com|accessdate=2014-04-28}} | *{{cite web|url=http://www.askmefast.com/Saurashtra_Janta_Train_No_19018_waiting_list_clearance_on_18112012-qna4917211.html|title=Saurashtra Janta Train No 19018 waiting list clearance on 18/11/2012? - Train No,19018 Saurashtra Janta waiting list position crearance on 18/11/2012 :: Ask Me Fast|publisher=askmefast.com|accessdate=2014-04-28}} | ||
*{{cite web|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/rains-throw-rail-route-out-of-gear/362789/|title=Rains throw rail route out of | *{{cite web|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/rains-throw-rail-route-out-of-gear/362789/|title=Rains throw rail route out of gear|work=Indian Express|accessdate=2014-04-28}} | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
Latest revision as of 18:02, 14 July 2021
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Current operator(s) | Western Railways |
| Route | |
| Start | Bandra Terminus (BDTS) |
| Stops | 28 as 19217 Saurashtra Janta Express 31 as 19218 Saurashtra Janta Express |
| End | Jamnagar (JAM) |
| Distance travelled | 812 km (505 mi) |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, Unreserved/General |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | No pantry car attached |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | Standard Indian Railways ICF coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 110 km/h (68 mph) maximum 50.88 km/h (32 mph) including halts |
The 19217 / 18 Bandra Terminus–Jamnagar Saurashtra Janta Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways – Western Railway zone that runs between Bandra Terminus and Jamnagar in India.
It operates as train number 19217 from Bandra Terminus to Jamnagar and as train number 19218 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Maharashtra & Gujarat.
Coach composition[edit]
The train has standard ICF coaches with a max speed of 110 km/h (68 mph). The train consists of 22 coaches:
Service[edit]
- 19217 Bandra Terminus–Jamnagar Saurashtra Janta Express has an average speed of 52 km/hr and covers 812 km in 15h 40m.[1]
- 19218 Jamnagar–Bandra Terminus Saurashtra Janta Express has an average speed of 52 km/hr and covers 812 km in 15h 45m.[2]
Route[edit]
The 19217 / 18 Bandra Terminus–Jamnagar Saurashtra Janta Express runs from andra Terminus via Surat, Vadodara Junction, Ahmedabad Junction, Viramgam Junction, Surendranagar Junction, Wankaner Junction, Rajkot Junction to Jamnagar and vice versa.
Traction[edit]
Prior to February 2012, dual-traction Valsad-based WCAM-1 locomotives would haul the train between Bandra Terminus & Ahmedabad Junction handing over to a Ratlam or Vatva-based WDM-3A locomotive for the remainder of the journey.
Western Railway completed DC electric traction to AC electric traction on 5 February 2012 & it is now regularly hauled by a Vadodara-based WAP-4 or WAP-5 locomotive until Ahmedabad Junction handing over to a Ratlam or Vatva-based WDM-3A locomotive which powers the train for the remainder of the journey.
Rake sharing[edit]
The train shares its rake with 12971/12972 Bandra Terminus–Bhavnagar Terminus Express.
References[edit]
- ↑ "19217/Bandra Terminus– Jamnagar Saurashtra Janta Express". India Rail Info.
- ↑ "19218/Jamnagar–Bandra Terminus Saurashtra Janta Express". India Rail Info.
- "YouTube–Rajdhani vs Saurashtra Janata Express at Andheri". Retrieved 28 April 2014 – via YouTube.
- "Saurashtra Janta express | Flickr – Photo Sharing!". flickr.com. Retrieved 28 April 2014.
- "Western Railway". wr.indianrailways.gov.in. Retrieved 28 April 2014.
- "Saurashtra Janta Train No 19018 waiting list clearance on 18/11/2012? - Train No,19018 Saurashtra Janta waiting list position crearance on 18/11/2012 :: Ask Me Fast". askmefast.com. Retrieved 28 April 2014.
- "Rains throw rail route out of gear". Indian Express. Retrieved 28 April 2014.
External links[edit]
- "Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry". indianrail.gov.in. Archived from the original on 8 April 2014. Retrieved 2014-04-05.
- "IRCTC Online Passenger Reservation System". irctc.co.in. Archived from the original on 3 March 2007. Retrieved 5 April 2014.
- "[IRFCA] Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet". IRFCA. Retrieved 5 April 2014.
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