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{{Use Indian English|date=September 2017}}
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{{Infobox rail service
{{Infobox rail service
| name =  Kalka - Barmer Express
| name =  Kalka–Barmer Express
| image =  
| image =  
| image_width =  
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| operator = [[North Western Railway zone]]
| operator = [[North Western Railway zone]]
| ridership =
| ridership =
| start = {{rws|Kalka }} ('''KLK''')
| start = {{stnlnk|Kalka }} (KLK)
| stops = 15
| stops = 15
| end = {{rws|Barmer}} ('''BME''')
| end = {{stnlnk|Barmer}} (BME)
| distance = {{convert|1081|km|0|abbr=on}}
| distance = {{convert|1081|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journey time = 22h 45m  
| journey time = 22h 45m  
| frequency = Daily {{efn|Runs seven days in a week for every direction.}}
| frequency = Daily {{efn|Runs seven days in a week for every direction.}}
| class = AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
| class = AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
| seating = No
| seating = No
| sleeping = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =  
| autorack =  
| catering =  On-board Catering <br> E-Catering
| catering =  On-board catering <br> E-catering
| observation = [[ICF Coaches]]
| observation = [[ICF coaches]]
| entertainment = No
| entertainment = No
| baggage = No
| baggage = No
| other facilities= Below the seats
| other facilities= Below the seats
| stock = 2
| stock = 2
| gauge = {{RailGauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| electrification =  
| electrification =  
| trainnumber = 14887/14888
| trainnumber = 14887/14888
| speed = maximum speed upto 110km/h average speed {{convert|48|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, including halts
| speed = maximum speed up to 110km/h average speed {{convert|48|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, including halts
| map = [[File:(Kalka - Barmer) Express route map.png|250px|(Kalka - Barmer) Express route map]]
| map = [[File:(Kalka - Barmer) Express route map.png|250px|(Kalka–Barmer) Express route map]]
| map_state =
| map_state =
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The '''Kalka–Barmer Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|Express]] train belonging to [[North Western Railway zone]] that runs between [[Kalka railway station|Kalka]] and [[Barmer railway station|Barmer]] in [[India]]. It is currently being operated with 14887/14888 train numbers on a daily basis.<ref>[http://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/bid-to-derail-train-near-patiala-railway-station-narrow-escape-for-400/story-afbm1GGlHuPIxixxSuLP5M.html Bid to derail train near Patiala railway station, narrow escape for 400]</ref><ref>[http://www.hindustantimes.com/videos/cities/watch-passengers-push-train-manually/video-nZxnwKPA3tnVEvkTArquiL.html Passengers push train manually]</ref>
The '''Kalka–Barmer Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|Express]] train belonging to [[North Western Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Kalka}} and {{stnlnk|Barmer}} in India. It is currently being operated with 14887/14888 train numbers on a daily basis.<ref>[http://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/bid-to-derail-train-near-patiala-railway-station-narrow-escape-for-400/story-afbm1GGlHuPIxixxSuLP5M.html Bid to derail train near Patiala railway station, narrow escape for 400]</ref><ref>[http://www.hindustantimes.com/videos/cities/watch-passengers-push-train-manually/video-nZxnwKPA3tnVEvkTArquiL.html Passengers push train manually]</ref>


== Service==
== Service==


The 14887/Kalka - Barmer Express has an average speed of 48&nbsp;km/hr and covers 1081&nbsp;km in 22h 45m. The 14888/Barmer - Kalka Express has an average speed of 47&nbsp;km/hr and covers 1081&nbsp;km in 23h 10m.
The 14887/Kalka–Barmer Express has an average speed of 48&nbsp;km/hr and covers 1081&nbsp;km in 22h 45m. The 14888/Barmer–Kalka Express has an average speed of 47&nbsp;km/hr and covers 1081&nbsp;km in 23h 10m.


== Route and halts ==
== Route and halts ==
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The important halts of the train are:
The important halts of the train are:


* {{rws|Kalka}}
* {{stnlnk|Kalka}}
* {{rws|Chandi Mandir}}
* {{stnlnk|Chandi Mandir}}
* {{rws|Chandigarh Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Chandigarh Junction}}
* {{rws|Ambala Cantonment Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Ambala Cantonment Junction}}
* {{rws|Ambala City}}
* {{stnlnk|Ambala City}}
* {{rws|Patiala}}
* {{stnlnk|Patiala}}
* {{rws|Dhuri Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Dhuri Junction}}
* {{rws|Bathinda Cantonment}}
* {{stnlnk|Bathinda Cantonment}}
* {{rws|Bathinda Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Bathinda Junction}}
* {{rws|Hanumangarh Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Hanumangarh Junction}}
* {{rws|Suratgarh Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Suratgarh Junction}}
* {{rws|Lalgarh Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Lalgarh Junction}}
* {{rws|Bikaner Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Bikaner Junction}}
* {{rws|Nagaur}}
* {{stnlnk|Nagaur}}
* {{rws|Merta Road Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Merta Road Junction}}
* {{rws|Jodhpur Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Jodhpur Junction}}
* {{rws|Luni Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Luni Junction}}
* {{rws|Samdari Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Samdari Junction}}
* {{rws|Balotra}}
* {{stnlnk|Balotra}}
* {{rws|Barmer}}
* {{stnlnk|Barmer}}


==Coach composite==
==Coach composition==


The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 10 coaches :
The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 10 coaches:


* 3 AC III Tier
* 3 AC III Tier
* 3 Sleeper Coaches
* 3 Sleeper coaches
* 2 General Unreserved
* 2 General Unreserved
* 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
* 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
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== Traction==
== Traction==


Both trains are hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Ghaziabad|Ghaziabad Loco Shed]] based [[WAP-7]] or [[WAP-5]] electric locomotive from [[Kalka]] to [[Ambala]]. From [[Ambala]] hauled by a [[Bhagat Ki Kothi railway station|Bhagat Ki Kothi]] based [[Indian locomotive class WDP-4|WDP-4D]] or [[Indian locomotive class WDP-4|WDP-4B]] diesel locomotive until [[Barmer, Rajasthan|Barmer]] and vice versa.
Both trains are hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Ghaziabad|Ghaziabad Loco Shed]]-based [[WAP-7]] or [[WAP-5]] electric locomotive from Kalka to [[Ambala]]. From Ambala hauled by a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Bhagat Ki Kothi|Bhagat Ki Kothi]]-based [[WDP-4D]] or [[WDP-4B]] diesel locomotive until Barmer and vice versa.


== Rake sharing ==
== Rake sharing ==
The '''Kalka - Barmer express''' share its rake with [[Barmar - Rishikesh express|Barmer - Rishikesh express]] till [[Ambala Cantonment Junction railway station|Ambala cantonment]] from where the train reverses its direction to [[Kalka railway station|Kalka station]] .
The Kalka–Barmer Express shares its rake with [[Barmar–Rishikesh Express]] till {{stnlnk|Ambala Cantonment Junction}} from where the train reverses its direction to Kalka station.


== Direction Reversal==
==Direction reversal==


Train Reverses its direction 1 times:
The train reverses its direction 1 times:


* {{rws|Bathinda Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Bathinda Junction}}
* {{rws|Ambala Cantonment Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Ambala Cantonment Junction}}
 
== Notes ==
{{notelist}}


== See also ==
== See also ==
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* [[Kalka railway station]]
* [[Kalka railway station]]
* [[Barmer railway station]]
* [[Barmer railway station]]
== Notes ==
{{notelist}}


== References ==
== References ==
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{{Railways in Northern India}}
{{Railways in Northern India}}


{{DEFAULTSORT:Kalka - Barmer Express}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Kalka-Barmer Express}}
[[Category:Transport in Kalka]]
[[Category:Transport in Kalka]]
[[Category:Transport in Barmer, Rajasthan]]
[[Category:Transport in Barmer, Rajasthan]]

Latest revision as of 01:21, 13 July 2021


Kalka–Barmer Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
Current operator(s)North Western Railway zone
Route
StartKalka (KLK)
Stops15
EndBarmer (BME)
Distance travelled1,081 km (672 mi)
Service frequencyDaily [lower-alpha 1]
Train number(s)14887/14888
On-board services
Class(es)AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering
E-catering
Observation facilitiesICF coaches
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stock2
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speedmaximum speed up to 110km/h average speed 48 km/h (30 mph), including halts
Route map
(Kalka–Barmer) Express route map

The Kalka–Barmer Express is an Express train belonging to North Western Railway zone that runs between Kalka and Barmer in India. It is currently being operated with 14887/14888 train numbers on a daily basis.[1][2]

Service[edit | edit source]

The 14887/Kalka–Barmer Express has an average speed of 48 km/hr and covers 1081 km in 22h 45m. The 14888/Barmer–Kalka Express has an average speed of 47 km/hr and covers 1081 km in 23h 10m.

Route and halts[edit | edit source]

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition[edit | edit source]

The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 10 coaches:

  • 3 AC III Tier
  • 3 Sleeper coaches
  • 2 General Unreserved
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Traction[edit | edit source]

Both trains are hauled by a Ghaziabad Loco Shed-based WAP-7 or WAP-5 electric locomotive from Kalka to Ambala. From Ambala hauled by a Bhagat Ki Kothi-based WDP-4D or WDP-4B diesel locomotive until Barmer and vice versa.

Rake sharing[edit | edit source]

The Kalka–Barmer Express shares its rake with Barmar–Rishikesh Express till Ambala Cantonment Junction from where the train reverses its direction to Kalka station.

Direction reversal[edit | edit source]

The train reverses its direction 1 times:

See also[edit | edit source]

Notes[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Runs seven days in a week for every direction.

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Bid to derail train near Patiala railway station, narrow escape for 400
  2. ↑ Passengers push train manually

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