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==Traction==
==Traction==


As the route is yet to be fully electrified, it is hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Vadodara|Vadodara Electric Loco Shed]]-based [[WAP-4E]] / [[WAP-5]] locomotive from Ahmedabad Junction up to {{stnlnk|Ratlam Junction}} handing over to a  [[Diesel Loco Shed, Ratlam|Ratlam Diesel Loco Shed]]-based [[WDM-3A]] / [[Indian locomotive class WDM-3D|WDM-3D]] locomotive for the remainder of the journey until Darbhanga Junction.
As the route is yet to be fully electrified, it is hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Vadodara|Vadodara Electric Loco Shed]]-based [[WAP-4E]] / [[WAP-5]] locomotive from Ahmedabad Junction up to {{stnlnk|Ratlam Junction}} handing over to a  Ratlam Diesel Loco Shed-based [[WDM-3A]] / [[Indian locomotive class WDM-3D|WDM-3D]] locomotive for the remainder of the journey until Darbhanga Junction.


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

Latest revision as of 19:16, 15 December 2021


Ahmedabad–Darbhanga Sabarmati Express
File:Sabarmati exp tb.jpg
Overview
Service typeExpress
LocaleGujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh & Bihar
Current operator(s)Western Railways
Route
StartAhmedabad Junction (ADI)
Stops15
EndDarbhanga Junction (DBG)
Distance travelled1,946 km (1,209 mi)
Average journey time46h 25m
Service frequency3 days a week
Train number(s)19165 / 19166
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper 3 Tier, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesE-catering
Observation facilitiesRake sharing with 19167/19168 Sabarmati Express
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed44 km/h (27 mph) average including halts

The 19165 / 19166 Ahmedabad–Darbhanga Sabarmati Express is an Express train of the Indian Railways connecting Ahmedabad Junction in Gujarat and Darbhanga Junction in Bihar. It is currently being operated with 19165/19166 train numbers on three days in week.

Service[edit | edit source]

It averages 42 km/hr as 19165 Sabarmati Express and covers 1946 km in 46 hrs 25 mins & 41 km/hr as 19166 Sabarmati Express and covers 1946 km in 47 hrs 50 mins.

Schedule[edit | edit source]

Train number Station code Departure station Departure time Departure day Arrival station Arrival time Arrival day
19165 ADI Ahmedabad Junction 8:50 PM SUN WED FRI Darbhanga Junction 5:15 PM TUE FRI SUN
19166 DBG Darbhanga Junction 4:35 AM MON WED SAT Ahmedabad Junction 3:45 AM WED FRI MON

Route & halts[edit | edit source]

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition[edit | edit source]

The train consists of 22 coaches:

  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 2 AC III Tier
  • 13 Sleeper coaches
  • 4 General
  • 2 Second-class Luggage/parcel van

Traction[edit | edit source]

As the route is yet to be fully electrified, it is hauled by a Vadodara Electric Loco Shed-based WAP-4E / WAP-5 locomotive from Ahmedabad Junction up to Ratlam Junction handing over to a Ratlam Diesel Loco Shed-based WDM-3A / WDM-3D locomotive for the remainder of the journey until Darbhanga Junction.

Direction reversal[edit | edit source]

The train reverses its direction 3 times at:

Rake sharing[edit | edit source]

The train sharing ita rake with 19167/19168 Sabarmati Express

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]