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| type = [[ | | type = [[Express trains in India|Express]] | ||
| locale = | | locale = | ||
| first = | | first = | ||
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| operator = [[North Western Railway zone]] | | operator = [[North Western Railway zone]] | ||
| ridership = | | ridership = | ||
| start = {{ | | start = {{stnlnk|Jodhpur Junction }} (JU) | ||
| stops = 30 | | stops = 30 | ||
| end = {{ | | end = {{stnlnk|Varanasi Junction }} (BSB) | ||
| distance = {{convert|1178|km|0|abbr=on}} | | distance = {{convert|1178|km|0|abbr=on}} | ||
| journey time = 24h 20m | | journey time = 24h 20m | ||
| frequency = Thrice {{efn|Runs | | frequency = Thrice {{efn|Runs three days in a week for every direction.}} | ||
| class = AC II Tier, AC III Tier, Sleeper | | class = AC II Tier, AC III Tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved | ||
| seating = No | | seating = No | ||
| sleeping = Yes | | sleeping = Yes | ||
| autorack = | | autorack = | ||
| catering = On-board | | catering = On-board catering <br> E-catering | ||
| observation = [[ICF | | 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 = {{ | | gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}} | ||
| electrification = | | electrification = | ||
| trainnumber = 14865/14866 | | trainnumber = 14865/14866 | ||
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| map_state = | | map_state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''Marudhar Express''' is an [[ | The '''Marudhar Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|Express]] train belonging to [[North Western Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Jodhpur Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Varanasi Junction}} in India. It is currently being operated with 14865/14866 train numbers on a weekly basis.<ref>[http://www.nr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=5447&did=1463051006970320B0A61129CC696101D75519279A0CF.web91 <nowiki>Mega Traffic Block For RRI Comissioning [sic] and Remodelling of Jodhpur Yard</nowiki>]</ref><ref>[http://rajasthanpatrika.patrika.com/story/rajasthan/railway-is-facing-trouble-due-to-winters-two-trains-late-1522502.html Railway is facing trouble due to winters, two trains late]</ref> | ||
== Service== | == Service== | ||
The 14866/Marudhar Express has an average speed of 49 km/hr and covers 1,179 km in 23 hours 45 mins. 14865/Marudhar Express has an average speed of 50 km/hr and covers 1,179 km in 23 hours 35 mins. | The 14866/Marudhar Express has an average speed of 49 km/hr and covers 1,179 km in 23 hours 45 mins. 14865/Marudhar Express has an average speed of 50 km/hr and covers 1,179 km in 23 hours 35 mins.{{Citation needed}} | ||
== Route and halts == | == Route and halts == | ||
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The important halts of the train are: | The important halts of the train are: | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Varanasi Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Bhadohi}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Janghai Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Pratapgarh Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Amethi}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Gauriganj}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Rae Bareli Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Lucknow Charbagh}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Unnao Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Kanpur Central}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Etawah Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Shikohabad Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Tundla Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Agra Fort}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Idgah}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Achhnera Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Bharatpur Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Bandikui Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Dausa}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Gandhinagar Jaipur}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Jaipur Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Phulera Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Sambhar Lake Town}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Makrana Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Degana Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Merta Road Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Gotan}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Jodhpur Junction}} | ||
==Coach | ==Coach composition== | ||
The train has standard [[ICF | The train has standard [[ICF coaches|ICF rakes]] with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 21 coaches: | ||
* 2 AC II Tier | * 2 AC II Tier | ||
* 3 AC III Tier | * 3 AC III Tier | ||
* 11 Sleeper | * 11 Sleeper coaches | ||
* 5 General | * 5 General | ||
* 2 Generators cum Luggage/parcel van | * 2 Generators cum Luggage/parcel van | ||
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== Traction== | == Traction== | ||
Both trains are hauled by a [[ | Both trains are hauled by a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Bhagat Ki Kothi|Bhagat Ki Kothi Loco Shed]]-based [[WDP-4]] locomotive hauls the train from Jodhpur up to [[Agra]], handing over to a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Ghaziabad|Ghaziabad Loco Shed]]-based [[WAP-4]] or [[WAP-7]] locomotive until [[Lucknow]] following which a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Lucknow|Lucknow Loco Shed]]-based [[WDM-3A]] locomotive powers the train for the remainder of the journey and vice versa. | ||
== Rake | ==Rake sharing== | ||
The train shares its rake with: | The train shares its rake with: | ||