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| type = [[Superfast/Mail Trains in India|Express]]
| type = [[Express trains in India|Express]]
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| operator = [[North Western Railway zone]]
| operator = [[North Western Railway zone]]
| ridership =
| ridership =
| start = {{rws|Jodhpur Junction }} ('''JU''')
| start = {{stnlnk|Jodhpur Junction }} (JU)
| stops = 39
| stops = 39
| end = {{rws|Varanasi Junction }} ('''BSB''')
| end = {{stnlnk|Varanasi Junction }} (BSB)
| distance = {{convert|1159|km|0|abbr=on}}
| distance = {{convert|1159|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journey time =24h 20m  
| journey time =24h 20m  
| frequency = Thrice {{efn|Runs tree days in a week for every direction.}}
| frequency = Thrice {{efn|Runs three days in a week for every direction.}}
| class = AC II Tier, AC III Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
| 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 <br> E-Catering
| catering =  On-board catering <br> E-catering
| observation = [[ICF Coaches]]
| 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 = {{RailGauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| electrification =  
| electrification =  
| trainnumber = 14863/14864
| trainnumber = 14863/14864
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The '''Marudhar Express''' is an [[Superfast/Mail Trains in India|express]] train belonging to [[North Western Railway zone]] that runs between [[Jodhpur Junction railway station|Jodhpur Junction]] and [[Varanasi Junction railway station|Varanasi Junction]] in [[India]]. It is currently being operated with 14863/14864 train numbers on thrice in a week basis.<ref>[http://www.nr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=5447&did=1463051006970320B0A61129CC696101D75519279A0CF.web91  Mega Traffic Block For RRI Comissioning <nowiki>[sic]</nowiki> and Remodelling of Jodhpur Yard]</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>
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 14863/14864 train numbers on thrice in a week basis.<ref>[http://www.nr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=5447&did=1463051006970320B0A61129CC696101D75519279A0CF.web91  Mega Traffic Block For RRI Comissioning <nowiki>[sic]</nowiki> and Remodelling of Jodhpur Yard]</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==
 
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The 14864/Marudhar Express has an average speed of 50&nbsp;km/hr and covers 1159&nbsp;km in 22 hours 50 mins. 14863/Marudhar Express has an average speed of 49&nbsp;km/hr and covers 2708&nbsp;km in 23 hours 35 mins.
The 14864/Marudhar Express has an average speed of 50&nbsp;km/hr and covers 1159&nbsp;km in 22 hours 50 mins. 14863/Marudhar Express has an average speed of 49&nbsp;km/hr and covers 2708&nbsp;km in 23 hours 35 mins.


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The important halts of the train are:
The important halts of the train are:


* {{rws|Varanasi Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Varanasi Junction}}
* {{rws|Babatpur}}
* {{stnlnk|Babatpur}}
* {{rws|Jaunpur City}}
* {{stnlnk|Jaunpur City}}
* {{rws|Nihalgarh}}
* {{stnlnk|Nihalgarh}}
* {{rws|Lucknow Charbagh}}
* {{stnlnk|Lucknow Charbagh}}
* {{rws|Unnao Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Unnao Junction}}
* {{rws|Kanpur Central}}
* {{stnlnk|Kanpur Central}}
* {{rws|Etawah Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Etawah Junction}}
* {{rws|Shikohabad Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Shikohabad Junction}}
* {{rws|Tundla Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Tundla Junction}}
* {{rws|Agra Fort}}
* {{stnlnk|Agra Fort}}
* {{rws|Idgah}}
* {{stnlnk|Idgah}}
* {{rws|Achhnera Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Achhnera Junction}}
* {{rws|Bharatpur Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Bharatpur Junction}}
* {{rws|Nadbai}}
* {{stnlnk|Nadbai}}
* {{rws|Kherli}}
* {{stnlnk|Kherli}}
* {{rws|Mandawar}}
* {{stnlnk|Mandawar}}
* {{rws|Bandikui Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Bandikui Junction}}
* {{rws|Dausa}}
* {{stnlnk|Dausa}}
* {{rws|Gandhinagar Jaipur}}
* {{stnlnk|Gandhinagar Jaipur}}
* {{rws|Jaipur Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Jaipur Junction}}
* {{rws|Phulera Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Phulera Junction}}
* {{rws|Sambhar Lake Town}}
* {{stnlnk|Sambhar Lake Town}}
* {{rws|Makrana Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Makrana Junction}}
* {{rws|Degana Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Degana Junction}}
* {{rws|Merta Road Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Merta Road Junction}}
* {{rws|Gotan}}
* {{stnlnk|Gotan}}
* {{rws|Jodhpur Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Jodhpur Junction}}


==Coach composite==
==Coach composition==


The train has standard [[ICF Coaches|ICF rakes]] with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 21 coaches :
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 Coaches
* 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 [[Diseal 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 [[Diseal Loco Shed, Ghaziabad|Ghaziabad Loco Shed]] based [[WAP 4]] or [[WAP 7]] locomotive powers the train for the remainder of the journey and vice versa.
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 powers the train for the remainder of the journey and vice versa.


== Rake Sharing ==
==Rake sharing==


The train shares its rake with:
The train shares its rake with:

Latest revision as of 08:42, 29 September 2021


Marudhar Express (via Sultanpur)
Overview
Service typeExpress
Current operator(s)North Western Railway zone
Route
StartJodhpur Junction (JU)
Stops39
EndVaranasi Junction (BSB)
Distance travelled1,159 km (720 mi)
Service frequencyThrice [lower-alpha 1]
Train number(s)14863/14864
On-board services
Class(es)AC II Tier, AC III Tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering
E-catering
Observation facilitiesICF coaches
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stock2
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed50 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 14863/14864 train numbers on thrice in a week basis.[1][2]

Service[edit]

The 14864/Marudhar Express has an average speed of 50 km/hr and covers 1159 km in 22 hours 50 mins. 14863/Marudhar Express has an average speed of 49 km/hr and covers 2708 km in 23 hours 35 mins.

Route and halts[edit]

The important halts of the train are:

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 powers the train for the remainder of the journey and vice versa.

Rake sharing[edit]

The train shares its rake with:

See also[edit]

Notes[edit]

  1. ↑ Runs three days in a week for every direction.

External links[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ Mega Traffic Block For RRI Comissioning [sic] and Remodelling of Jodhpur Yard
  2. ↑ Railway is facing trouble due to winters, two trains late


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