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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 | 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 == | ||
Latest revision as of 18:01, 28 July 2024
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Current operator(s) | North Western Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Start | Jodhpur Junction (JU) |
| Stops | 30 |
| End | Varanasi Junction (BSB) |
| Distance travelled | 1,178 km (732 mi) |
| Service frequency | Thrice [lower-alpha 1] |
| Train number(s) | 14865/14866 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC II Tier, AC III Tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | No |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | On-board catering E-catering |
| Observation facilities | ICF coaches |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 2 |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 50 km/h (31 mph), including halts |
The Marudhar Express is an Express train belonging to North Western Railway zone that runs between Jodhpur Junction and Varanasi Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 14865/14866 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1][2]
Service[edit]
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[edit]
The important halts of the train are:
- Varanasi Junction
- Bhadohi
- Janghai Junction
- Pratapgarh Junction
- Amethi
- Gauriganj
- Rae Bareli Junction
- Lucknow Charbagh
- Unnao Junction
- Kanpur Central
- Etawah Junction
- Shikohabad Junction
- Tundla Junction
- Agra Fort
- Idgah
- Achhnera Junction
- Bharatpur Junction
- Bandikui Junction
- Dausa
- Gandhinagar Jaipur
- Jaipur Junction
- Phulera Junction
- Sambhar Lake Town
- Makrana Junction
- Degana Junction
- Merta Road Junction
- Gotan
- Jodhpur Junction
Coach composition[edit]
The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 21 coaches:
- 2 AC II Tier
- 3 AC III Tier
- 11 Sleeper coaches
- 5 General
- 2 Generators cum Luggage/parcel van
Traction[edit]
Both trains are hauled by a Bhagat Ki Kothi Loco Shed-based WDP-4 locomotive hauls the train from Jodhpur up to Agra, handing over to a Ghaziabad Loco Shed-based WAP-4 or WAP-7 locomotive until Lucknow following which a Lucknow Loco Shed-based WDM-3A locomotive powers the train for the remainder of the journey and vice versa.
Rake sharing[edit]
The train shares its rake with:
- 14854/14853 Marudhar Express
- 14863/14864 Marudhar Express (via Sultanpur)
See also[edit]
- Varanasi Junction railway station
- Jodhpur Junction railway station
- Marudhar Express
- Marudhar Express (via Sultanpur)
Notes[edit]
- ↑ Runs three days in a week for every direction.
External links[edit]
References[edit]
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