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{{Infobox rail service
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Ahmedabad – Jammu Tawi Express
| name = Gandhinagar Capital–Jammu Tawi Express
| image= Ahmedabad Jammu Tawi Express.jpg
| image =  
| caption =  
| caption =  
| type = [[Express train|Express]]
| type = [[Express trains in India|Express]]
| locale = [[Gujarat]], [[Rajasthan]], [[Punjab, India|Punjab]] & [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]]
| locale = [[Gujarat]], [[Rajasthan]], [[Haryana]], [[Punjab, India|Punjab]] & [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]]
| first =   
| first =   
| last =
| last =
| operator = [[Western Railway zone|Western Railways]]
| operator = [[Western Railway zone|Western Railway]]
| ridership =  
| ridership =  
| start = {{stnlnk|Ahmedabad}} '''(ADI)'''
| start = {{stnlnk|Gandhinagar Capital}} (GNC)
| stops = 56 as 19223, <br> 58 as 19224 
| stops = 47
| end = {{stnlnk|Jammu Tawi}} '''(JAT)'''
| end = {{stnlnk|Jammu Tawi}} (JAT)
| distance = {{convert|1476|km|0|abbr=on}}
| distance = {{convert|1472|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 32 hours 15 minutes as 19223, <br> 31 hours 20 minutes as 19224
| journeytime = 31 hours 40 minutes  
| frequency = Daily
| frequency = Daily
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
| class = AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
| seating = Yes
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| autorack =
| catering = On-board Catering <br> E-Catering
| catering = On-board catering, <br/> E-catering
| observation = Rake sharing with 19221/19222 [[Somnath Express]] & 19225/19226 [[Bathinda Jammu Tawi Express (via Firozpur)]]
| observation = Large windows
| entertainment =  
| entertainment =  
| baggage =  
| baggage = No
| other facilities=
| otherfacilities = Below the seats
| stock = [[ICF coaches]]
| stock = [[ICF coach]]
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|allk=on}}
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|allk=on}}
| el =  
| el =  
| trainnumber = 19223 / 19224
| trainnumber = 19223 / 19224
| speed = {{convert|110|km/h|0|abbr=on}} maximum, <br/>{{convert|46.43|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts
| speed = {{convert|110|km/h|0|abbr=on}} maximum, <br/>{{convert|46|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts.
| map = [[File:(Ahmadabad - Jammu Tawi) Express Route map.svg|300px]]
| map = [[File:(Ahmadabad - Jammu Tawi) Express Route map.svg|250px]]
| map_state =
| map_state =
}}
}}


The 19223/19224 '''Ahmedabad – Jammu Tawi Express''' is an express train belonging to [[Indian Railways]] that runs between [[Ahmedabad railway station|Ahmedabad Junction]] and {{stnlnk|Jammu Tawi}} in India.<ref>[https://www.bhaskar.com/news/PUN-OTH-MAT-latest-firozpur-news-024504-2979844-NOR.html], ''bhaskar.com'', 06 November 2015</ref>
The 19223 / 19224 '''Gandhinagar Capital–Jammu Tawi Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|Express]] train belonging to [[Indian Railways]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Gandhinagar Capital}} and {{stnlnk|Jammu Tawi}} in India.<ref>[https://www.bhaskar.com/news/PUN-OTH-MAT-latest-firozpur-news-024504-2979844-NOR.html], ''bhaskar.com'', 06 November 2015</ref>


It operates as train number 19223 from [[Ahmedabad railway station|Ahmedabad Junction]] to {{stnlnk|Jammu Tawi}} and as train number 19224 in the reverse direction.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ludhiana/20-train-services-hit-by-cabin-overhauling-at-Amritsar/articleshow/48129610.cms], ''indiatimes.com'', 19 July 2015</ref>
It operates as train number 19223 from Ahmedabad Junction to Jammu Tawi and as train number 19224 in the reverse direction.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ludhiana/20-train-services-hit-by-cabin-overhauling-at-Amritsar/articleshow/48129610.cms], ''indiatimes.com'', 19 July 2015</ref>


==Coaches==
==Coaches==


The 19223/19224 '''Ahmedabad – Jammu Tawi Express''' presently has 1 AC 2 tier, 2 AC 3 tier, 10 Sleeper Class & 6 General Unreserved coaches.
19223/19224 Ahmedabad–Jammu Tawi Express presently has 1 AC 2 tier, 4 AC 3 tier, 10 Sleeper class and 6 General Unreserved coaches.


As with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of [[Indian Railways]] depending on demand.
As with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
[[File:19223 Ahmedabad Jammu Tawi Express.jpg|thumb|260px|19223 Ahmedabad Jammu Tawi Express]]
[[File:19223 Ahmedabad Jammu Tawi Express.jpg|thumb|260px|19223 Ahmedabad Jammu Tawi Express]]


==Service==
==Service==


The 19223 '''Ahmedabad – Jammu Tawi Express''' covers the distance of 1476 kilometres in 32 hours 15 mins (45.77&nbsp;km/hr) & in 31 hours 20 mins (47.11&nbsp;km/hr) as 19223/19224 '''Jammu Tawi – Ahmedabad Express'''.
19223 Ahmedabad–Jammu Tawi Express covers the distance of 1476 kilometres in 32 hours 15 mins (45.77&nbsp;km/h) and in 31 hours 20 mins (47.11&nbsp;km/h) as 19223/19224 Jammu Tawi–Ahmedabad Express.


As the average speed of the train is below 55&nbsp;km/hr, as per [[Indian Railways]] rules, its fare does not include a [[Superfast Express|Superfast]] surcharge.
It reverses direction twice during its journey at {{stnlnk|Firozpur Cantonment}} and {{stnlnk|Pathankot Junction}}.
 
It reverses direction twice during its journey at [[Firozpur|Firozpur Cantonment]] & [[Pathankot|Pathankot Junction]].


==Traction==
==Traction==


It is hauled by a [[WDM-3A]] locomotive of [[Electric Loco Shed, Ludhiana|Ludhiana shed]] from JAT till FZR. From FZR till ADI it is hauled by a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Abu Road|Abu Road shed]]-based [[WDM 3A]] locomotive and vice versa.
It is hauled by a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Vatva|Vatva Loco Shed]] based [[WAP-4]] electric locomotive and vice versa.


== Routeing==
==Routeing==


The 19223/19224 '''Ahmedabad – Jammu Tawi Express''' runs from {{stnlnk|Ahmedabad Junction}} via {{stnlnk|Palanpur Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Abu Road}}, {{stnlnk|Marwar Junction}}, [[Jodhpur railway station|Jodhpur Junction]], {{stnlnk|Merta Road Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Nagaur}}, [[Bikaner railway station|Bikaner Junction]], [[Suratgarh Junction railway station|Suratgarh]], {{stnlnk|Hanumangarh Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Bathinda Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Firozpur Cantonment}}, {{stnlnk|Jalandhar City}}, [[Pathankot Cantonment railway station|Pathankot]] to {{stnlnk|Jammu Tawi}}.
19223/19224 Ahmedabad–Jammu Tawi Express runs from Ahmedabad Junction via {{stnlnk|Palanpur Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Abu Road}}, {{stnlnk|Marwar Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Jodhpur Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Merta Road Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Nagaur}}, {{stnlnk|Bikaner Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Suratgarh Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Hanumangarh Junction}},
{{stnlnk|Mandi Dabwali}}, {{stnlnk|Bathinda Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Firozpur Cantonment}}, [[Sultanpur Lodhi]], [[Kapurthala railway station|Kapurthala]], {{stnlnk|Jalandhar City}}, [[Pathankot Cantonment railway station|Pathankot]] to [[Jammu Tawi railway station|Jammu Tawi]].


==Time Table==
==Time table==


* 19223 '''Ahmedabad – Jammu Tawi Express''' leaves [[Ahmedabad railway station|Ahmedabad Junction]] daily and reaches {{stnlnk|Jammu Tawi}} the next day.
* 19223 Ahmedabad–Jammu Tawi Express leaves Ahmedabad Junction daily and reaches Jammu Tawi the next day.
* 19224 '''Jammu Tawi – Ahmedabad Express''' leaves {{stnlnk|Jammu Tawi}} daily and reaches [[Ahmedabad railway station|Ahmedabad Junction]] the next day.
* 19224 Jammu Tawi–Ahmedabad Express leaves Jammu Tawi daily and reaches Ahmedabad Junction the next day.


==External links==
==External links==
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20070303131207/http://www.irctc.co.in/]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20070303131207/http://www.irctc.co.in/]
* [http://www.irfca.org]
* [http://www.irfca.org]
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/ahmedabad-jammu-tawi-express-19223/798/60/81 19223 Ahmedabad Jammu Tawi Express]
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/ahmedabad-jammu-tawi-express-19223/798/60/81 19223 Ahmedabad Jammu Tawi Express] India Rail Info
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/jammu-tawi-ahmedabad-express-19224/15/81/60  19224 Jammu Tawi Ahmedabad Express]
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/jammu-tawi-ahmedabad-express-19224/15/81/60  19224 Jammu Tawi Ahmedabad Express] India Rail Info


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


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[[Category:Transport in Ahmedabad]]
[[Category:Transport in Ahmedabad]]
[[Category:Transport in Jammu]]
[[Category:Transport in Jammu]]

Latest revision as of 11:56, 16 February 2025


Gandhinagar Capital–Jammu Tawi Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
LocaleGujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab & Jammu and Kashmir
Current operator(s)Western Railway
Route
StartGandhinagar Capital (GNC)
Stops47
EndJammu Tawi (JAT)
Distance travelled1,472 km (915 mi)
Average journey time31 hours 40 minutes
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)19223 / 19224
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering,
E-catering
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesNo
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockICF coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed110 km/h (68 mph) maximum,
46 km/h (29 mph) average including halts.
Route map
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The 19223 / 19224 Gandhinagar Capital–Jammu Tawi Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways that runs between Gandhinagar Capital and Jammu Tawi in India.[1]

It operates as train number 19223 from Ahmedabad Junction to Jammu Tawi and as train number 19224 in the reverse direction.[2]

Coaches[edit | edit source]

19223/19224 Ahmedabad–Jammu Tawi Express presently has 1 AC 2 tier, 4 AC 3 tier, 10 Sleeper class and 6 General Unreserved coaches.

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

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19223 Ahmedabad Jammu Tawi Express

Service[edit | edit source]

19223 Ahmedabad–Jammu Tawi Express covers the distance of 1476 kilometres in 32 hours 15 mins (45.77 km/h) and in 31 hours 20 mins (47.11 km/h) as 19223/19224 Jammu Tawi–Ahmedabad Express.

It reverses direction twice during its journey at Firozpur Cantonment and Pathankot Junction.

Traction[edit | edit source]

It is hauled by a Vatva Loco Shed based WAP-4 electric locomotive and vice versa.

Routeing[edit | edit source]

19223/19224 Ahmedabad–Jammu Tawi Express runs from Ahmedabad Junction via Palanpur Junction, Abu Road, Marwar Junction, Jodhpur Junction, Merta Road Junction, Nagaur, Bikaner Junction, Suratgarh Junction, Hanumangarh Junction, Mandi Dabwali, Bathinda Junction, Firozpur Cantonment, Sultanpur Lodhi, Kapurthala, Jalandhar City, Pathankot to Jammu Tawi.

Time table[edit | edit source]

  • 19223 Ahmedabad–Jammu Tawi Express leaves Ahmedabad Junction daily and reaches Jammu Tawi the next day.
  • 19224 Jammu Tawi–Ahmedabad Express leaves Jammu Tawi daily and reaches Ahmedabad Junction the next day.

External links[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. [1], bhaskar.com, 06 November 2015
  2. [2], indiatimes.com, 19 July 2015