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{{Infobox rail service
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Lalkuan–Amritsar Express
| name = Lalkuan–Amritsar Superfast Express
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| type = [[Express trains in India|Express]]
| type = [[Superfast trains in India|Superfast]]
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| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2015|08|15}}
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| start = {{stnlnk|Lalkuan Junction}} (LKU)  
| start = {{stnlnk|Lalkuan Junction}} (LKU)  
| stops = 15
| stops = 16
| end = {{stnlnk|Amritsar Junction}} (ASR)
| end = {{stnlnk|Amritsar Junction}} (ASR)
| distance = {{convert|675|km|0|abbr=on}}
| distance = {{convert|675|km|0|abbr=on}}
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| autorack =  
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| catering = On-board catering <br> E-catering
| catering = On-board catering <br> E-catering
| observation = [[ICF coaches]]
| observation = [[LHB coaches]]
| entertainment = No
| entertainment = Large Windows
| baggage = No
| baggage = Under Seat
| other facilities= Below the seats
| other facilities= Clean washroom
| stock = 2
| stock = 2
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
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| trainnumber = 14615/14616
| trainnumber = 14615/14616
| speed = {{convert|42|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, including halts
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{{cvt|59|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts
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The '''Lalkuan–Amritsar Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|Express]] train belonging to [[Northern Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Lalkuan Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Amritsar Junction}} in India. It is currently being operated with 14615/14616 train numbers on a weekly basis.<ref>[http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/ludhiana/community/fog-slows-down-rail-traffic-passengers-hit/332489.html Fog slows down rail traffic, passengers hit]</ref><ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/dehradun/New-express-train-to-Delhi-flagged-off-from-Lalkuan/articleshow/53689178.cms New express train to Delhi flagged off from Lalkuan]</ref><ref>[http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/chandigarh/community/4-new-trains-proposed-for-city/356925.html 4 new trains proposed for city]</ref>
The '''Lalkuan–Amritsar Superfast Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|Express]] train belonging to [[Northern Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Lalkuan Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Amritsar Junction}} in India. It is currently being operated with 14615/14616 train numbers on a weekly basis.<ref>[http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/ludhiana/community/fog-slows-down-rail-traffic-passengers-hit/332489.html Fog slows down rail traffic, passengers hit]</ref><ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/dehradun/New-express-train-to-Delhi-flagged-off-from-Lalkuan/articleshow/53689178.cms New express train to Delhi flagged off from Lalkuan]</ref><ref>[http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/chandigarh/community/4-new-trains-proposed-for-city/356925.html 4 new trains proposed for city]</ref>


== Service==
== Service==


The 14615/Lalkuan–Amritsar Express has an average speed of 42&nbsp;km/hr and covers 675&nbsp;km in 16h. The 14616/Amritsar–Lalkuan Express has an average speed of 45&nbsp;km/hr and covers 675&nbsp;km in 15h.
The 14615/Lalkuan–Amritsar Express has an average speed of 59km/hr and covers 675&nbsp;km in 16h. The 14616/Amritsar–Lalkuan Express has an average speed of 59km/hr and covers 675&nbsp;km in 15h.
 
14615-Maximum permissible speed from Lalkuan Junction to Ambala Cantonment Junction is 130 km/h and from Ambala Cantonment Junction to Amritsar Junction its speed ranges between 110 and 120 km/h depend upon track conditions.
 
14616-From Amritsar Junction to Ambala Cantonment Junction Its speed ranges between 110 and 120 depends on track condition.And from Ambala Cantonment Junction to Lalkuan Junction its speed is      130 km/h.


== Route and halts ==
== Route and halts ==


The important halts of the train are:
The halts of the train are:


* {{stnlnk|Lalkuan Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Lalkuan Junction}}
* [[Bajpur railway station|Bazpur]]
* {{stnlnk|Kashipur Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Kashipur Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Moradabad Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Moradabad Junction}}
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==Coach composition==
==Coach composition==


The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 18 coaches:
The train has standard LHB rakes with max speed of 130 kmph. The train consists of 18 coaches:


* 1 AC II Tier
* 1 AC II Tier
* 2 AC III Tier
* 3 AC III Tier
* 7 Sleeper coaches
* 6 Sleeper coaches
* 6 General
* 6 General
* 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
* 2 EOGs


== Traction==
== Traction==


Both trains are hauled by a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Ludhiana|Ludhiana Loco Shed]]-based [[WDM-3A]] diesel locomotive from [[Lalkuan]] to [[Amritsar]] and vice versa.
Both trains are hauled by a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Ludhiana|Ludhiana Loco Shed]]-based [[WDP-4D]] EMD locomotive from [[Lalkuan]] to [[Amritsar]] and vice versa.


==Direction reversal==
==Direction reversal==

Latest revision as of 16:41, 23 January 2022

Lalkuan–Amritsar Superfast Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
First service15 August 2015; 9 years ago (2015-08-15)
Current operator(s)Northern Railway zone
Route
StartLalkuan Junction (LKU)
Stops16
EndAmritsar Junction (ASR)
Distance travelled675 km (419 mi)
Service frequencyWeekly [lower-alpha 1]
Train number(s)14615/14616
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering
E-catering
Observation facilitiesLHB coaches
Entertainment facilitiesLarge Windows
Baggage facilitiesUnder Seat
Technical
Rolling stock2
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed59 km/h (37 mph) average including halts

The Lalkuan–Amritsar Superfast Express is an Express train belonging to Northern Railway zone that runs between Lalkuan Junction and Amritsar Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 14615/14616 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1][2][3]

Service[edit]

The 14615/Lalkuan–Amritsar Express has an average speed of 59km/hr and covers 675 km in 16h. The 14616/Amritsar–Lalkuan Express has an average speed of 59km/hr and covers 675 km in 15h.

14615-Maximum permissible speed from Lalkuan Junction to Ambala Cantonment Junction is 130 km/h and from Ambala Cantonment Junction to Amritsar Junction its speed ranges between 110 and 120 km/h depend upon track conditions.

14616-From Amritsar Junction to Ambala Cantonment Junction Its speed ranges between 110 and 120 depends on track condition.And from Ambala Cantonment Junction to Lalkuan Junction its speed is 130 km/h.

Route and halts[edit]

The halts of the train are:

Coach composition[edit]

The train has standard LHB rakes with max speed of 130 kmph. The train consists of 18 coaches:

  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 3 AC III Tier
  • 6 Sleeper coaches
  • 6 General
  • 2 EOGs

Traction[edit]

Both trains are hauled by a Ludhiana Loco Shed-based WDP-4D EMD locomotive from Lalkuan to Amritsar and vice versa.

Direction reversal[edit]

The train reverses its direction 1 times:

Rake sharing[edit]

The train shares its rake with 12421/12422 Hazur Sahib Nanded–Amritsar Superfast Express.

See also[edit]

Notes[edit]

  1. ↑ Runs one day in a week for every direction.

References[edit]

  1. ↑ Fog slows down rail traffic, passengers hit
  2. ↑ New express train to Delhi flagged off from Lalkuan
  3. ↑ 4 new trains proposed for city

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