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| status = Operating | | status = Operating | ||
| locale = [[West Bengal]], [[Jharkhand]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[Madhya Pradesh]], [[Rajasthan]] and [[Gujarat]] | | locale = [[West Bengal]], [[Jharkhand]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[Madhya Pradesh]], [[Rajasthan]] and [[Gujarat]] | ||
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| start = [[ | | start = [[Kolkata railway station]] '''(KOAA)''' | ||
| stops = | | stops = 36 | ||
| end = [[Ahmedabad Junction railway station|Ahmedabad Junction]] '''( | | end = [[Ahmedabad Junction railway station|Ahmedabad Junction]] '''(ADI)''' | ||
| distance = {{convert| | | distance = {{convert|2607|km|abbr=on}} | ||
| journeytime = | | journeytime = 57 hrs 10 mins | ||
| frequency = Weekly | | frequency = Weekly | ||
| class = AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, sleeper, UR, SLR | | class = AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, sleeper, UR, SLR | ||
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| stock = | | stock = [[LHB coaches]] | ||
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'''Ahmedabad Kolkata Express,''' also known as '''Sare Jahan Se Achchha Express,''' is an [[Express trains in India|Express]] train. Ahmedabad Kolkata Express leaves [[Kolkata railway station]] for [[Ahmedabad railway station]], covering a distance of {{convert| | '''Ahmedabad Kolkata Express,''' also known as '''Sare Jahan Se Achchha Express,''' is an [[Express trains in India|Express]] train. Ahmedabad Kolkata Express leaves [[Kolkata railway station]] for [[Ahmedabad railway station]], covering a distance of {{convert|2607|km|abbr=on}} in 57 hours and 10 mins. <ref>{{cite web|url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/21718|title=19413/Ahmedabad-Kolkata Express| website=indianrailinfo.com| accessdate=18 June 2021}}</ref>The train was the first express train to travel from Chitpur railway station (Kolkata) to Ahmedabad railway station in [[India]]. It is hauled weekly by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Tuglakabad|Tughlakabad]] '''(TKD)''' [[WAG 9]] from Kolkata railway station to [[Chopan railway station]], and then to Ahmedabad Junction '''(ADI)''' by a Patratu or Abu Road based [[Indian locomotive class WDM-3A|WDM 3A]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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*[[List of named passenger trains of India]] | *[[List of named passenger trains of India]] | ||
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Ahmedabad - Kolkata Sare Jahan Se Achchha Express}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:Ahmedabad - Kolkata Sare Jahan Se Achchha Express}} | ||
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Status | Operating |
| Locale | West Bengal, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Gujarat |
| First service | 11 October 2010 |
| Current operator(s) | Western Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Start | Kolkata railway station (KOAA) |
| Stops | 36 |
| End | Ahmedabad Junction (ADI) |
| Distance travelled | 2,607 km (1,620 mi) |
| Average journey time | 57 hrs 10 mins |
| Service frequency | Weekly |
| Train number(s) | 19413DN/19414UP |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, sleeper, UR, SLR |
| Seating arrangements | No |
| Sleeping arrangements | Available |
| Auto-rack arrangements | No |
| Catering facilities | Yes |
| Observation facilities | Small & Large Both Type Windows |
| Baggage facilities | Available |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 48 km/h (30 mph) excluding halts |
Ahmedabad Kolkata Express, also known as Sare Jahan Se Achchha Express, is an Express train. Ahmedabad Kolkata Express leaves Kolkata railway station for Ahmedabad railway station, covering a distance of 2,607 km (1,620 mi) in 57 hours and 10 mins. [1]The train was the first express train to travel from Chitpur railway station (Kolkata) to Ahmedabad railway station in India. It is hauled weekly by a Tughlakabad (TKD) WAG 9 from Kolkata railway station to Chopan railway station, and then to Ahmedabad Junction (ADI) by a Patratu or Abu Road based WDM 3A.
History
The Ahmedabad Kolkata Epress initially traveled between Chitpur railway station and Ajmer Junction railway station as a 13 coach Train. Later the terminating station was changed to Ahmedabad railway station. the train travelled via Ajmer to reach Ahmedabad.
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Kolkata Terminal -
Ahmedabad Junction railway station
Rerouting
The train ran on a very unusual route going from Ahmedabad to Kolkata via Ajmer, Ratlam, Bhopal, Chopan, Barkakana, Dhanbad and Asansol. The train was rerouted in 2021 and now it goes from Ahmedabad to Chhayapuri, Ratlam, Sant Hirdaram Nagar, Chopan, Barkakana, Dhanbad and Asansol to reach Kolkata Chitpur.
Direction Reversal
The train used to reverse its directions 5 times at Ajmer, Ratlam, Bhopal, Chopan and Barkakana. This was the train with highest number of direction reversals in India. With the implementation of new route for this train, it reverses its direction 2 times, at Chopan and Barkakana.
Accommodations
The trains have normal priority on the Indian railway network. The trains offer four classes of accommodation: Second Class AC 2-tier (bays of 4 berths + 2 berth on the side) with open system berth, Second Class AC 3-tier (bays of 6 berths + 2 berths on the side) it also with open system berth and Second class 3 tier sleeper (bays of6 berths + 2 berths on the side). Generally it has 1 AC 2-Tiers, up to 2 AC 3-Tiers ( both of which may be increased according to demand), it has no pantry car, 7 UR (Unreserved) and 2 SLR (Second-class Luggage/parcel van + guard van ('G' missing). See note for 'GS' above.)
On this route, the train covers a distance of 2,088 km (1,297 mi) in nearly 42 hrs. For Route and Time Table
- https://indiarailinfo.com/train/sare-jahan-se-achchha-special-fare-special-09413/143343/60/7037
- https://indiarailinfo.com/train/sare-jahan-se-achchha-special-fare-special-09414/143357/7037/60
Coach composition
| Loco | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | BRKA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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SLR | UR | UR | UR | UR | S7 | S6 | S5 | S4 | S3 | S2 | S1 | B2 | B1 | A1 | UR | UR | UR | SLR |
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Trivia
- Chitpur - Ahmedabad Sare Jahan Se Accha express is the express train to have one AC-2 tier coaches, Two AC 3 tier coaches, while the Bhopal–Howrah Express and Shipra Express (howrah-Indore) also have one AC-2 tier coaches and Two AC 3 tier coaches.
See also
References
- ↑ "19413/Ahmedabad-Kolkata Express". indianrailinfo.com. Retrieved 18 June 2021.