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{{short description|Train in India}}
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| name               = Kolkata-Ahmedabad Weekly Express
{{Infobox rail service
| image             = File:AhmedabadKolkataExpress.jpg
| name = Sare Jahan Se Achchha Express
| caption           = Second class coach of Kolkata-Ahmedabad Express standing at Ahmedabad.
| image=
| type               = [[Express trains in India|Express]]
| caption =
| status             =  
| type = [[Express trains in India|Express]]
| locale             = [[West Bengal]], [[Jharkhand]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[Madhya Pradesh]], and [[Gujarat]]
| status = Operating
| first             = {{start date and age|df=yes|2010|10|11}}
| locale = [[West Bengal]], [[Jharkhand]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[Madhya Pradesh]], [[Rajasthan]] and [[Gujarat]]
| last               =  
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2010|10|11}}
| operator           = [[Western Railway zone|Western Railway]]
| last =
| ridership         =  
| operator = [[Western Railway zone]]
| start             = [[Kolkata railway station|Kolkata]] (KOAA)
| ridership =
| stops             = 27
| start = [[Kolkata railway station]] '''(KOAA)'''
| end               = [[Ahmedabad Junction railway station|Ahmedabad]] (ADI)
| stops = 36
| distance           = {{convert|2089|km|0|abbr=on}}
| end = [[Ahmedabad Junction railway station|Ahmedabad Junction]] '''(ADI)'''
| journeytime       = 42 hrs 05 mins
| distance = {{convert|2607|km|abbr=on}}
| frequency         = Weekly
| journeytime = 57 hrs 10 mins
| class             = AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
| frequency = Weekly
| seating           = No
| class = AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, sleeper, UR, SLR
| sleeping           = Available
| seating = No
| autorack           =  
| sleeping = Available
| catering           = Available
| autorack = No
| observation       = Large windows
| catering = Yes
| entertainment     =  
| observation = Small & Large Both Type Windows
| baggage           = Available
| entertainment =
| otherfacilities   = Below the seats
| baggage = Available
| stock             = [[LHB coach]]
| otherfacilities=
| gauge             = {{RailGauge|1676mm|lk=on}}
| stock = [[LHB coaches]]
| el                 =  
| gauge = {{RailGauge|1676mm|lk=on}}
| trainnumber       = 19413 / 19414
| el =  
| speed             = {{convert|49|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts.
| trainnumber = 19413DN/19414UP
| map               =  
| speed = {{convert|48|km/h|0|abbr=on}} excluding halts
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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|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]].
The 19413 / 19414 '''Kolkata-Ahmedabad Weekly Express,''' formerly known as '''Sare Jahan se Accha Express,''' is an [[Express trains in India|Indian express train]]. Kolkata Ahmedabad Weekly Express travels from [[Kolkata railway station]] to [[Ahmedabad railway station]], a distance of {{convert|2089|km|abbr=on}} in 42 hours and 05 mins.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/21718|title=19413/Ahmedabad-Kolkata Express| website=indianrailinfo.com| access-date=18 June 2021}}</ref> The train was the first express train to travel from Chitpur railway station (Kolkata) to Ahmedabad railway station. It is hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Tuglakabad|Tughlakabad]] (TKD) [[WAG 9]] locomotive, and then to Ahmedabad Junction (ADI) by a Patratu or Abu Road based [[Indian locomotive class WDM-3A|WDM 3A]].


==History==
==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.
The Ahmedabad Kolkata Express 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 via Ujjain.
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==Rerouting==
==Route and halts==
The train ran on a very unusual route going from Ahmedabad to Kolkata via Ajmer, Ratlam, Bhopal, Chopan, Barkakana, Dhanbad and Asansol.
The train run from {{stnlnk|Ahmedabad Junction}} via {{stnlnk|Ajmer Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Ratlam Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Bhopal Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Chopan}}, {{stnlnk|Barkakana Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Dhanbad Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Asansol Junction}} to {{stnlnk|Kolkata}}.
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 was rerouted in 2021 and now it goes from {{stnlnk|Ahmedabad Junction}} via {{stnlnk|Chhayapuri}}, {{stnlnk|Ratlam Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Sant Hirdaram Nagar}}, {{stnlnk|Chopan}}, {{stnlnk|Barkakana Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Dhanbad Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Asansol Junction}} to {{stnlnk|Kolkata}}.
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==
===Direction reversal===
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.)
The train used to reverse its directions 5 times at {{stnlnk|Ajmer Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Ratlam Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Bhopal Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Chopan}} and {{stnlnk|Barkakana Junction}}. It had the highest number of direction reversals in [[India]]. The new route reversed direction twice, at {{stnlnk|Chopan}} and {{stnlnk|Barkakana Junction}}.


On this route, the train covers a distance of {{convert|2088|km|abbr=on}}&nbsp;in nearly 42 hrs. '''For Route and Time Table
==Service==
* https://indiarailinfo.com/train/sare-jahan-se-achchha-special-fare-special-09413/143343/60/7037
The trains have normal priority on the Indian railway network. They offer four classes of service: 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) with open system berth and Second class 3 tier sleeper (bays of 6 berths + 2 berths on the side). Generally it has 2 AC 2-Tiers, up to 5 AC 3-Tiers ( both of which may be increased according to demand). It has no pantry car, 7 Sleeper Class + 4 UR (Unreserved) + 1 SLR (Second-Class Sitting Cum Luggage Rake) + 1 EOG (End on Generation)
* https://indiarailinfo.com/train/sare-jahan-se-achchha-special-fare-special-09414/143357/7037/60
 
The train covers a distance of {{convert|2089|km|abbr=on}}&nbsp;in 42 hrs 05 minutes.
* {{Cite web |last=Aryan |title=09413/Sare Jahan Se Achchha Special - Ahmedabad to Kolkata WR/Western Zone - Railway Enquiry |url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-sare-jahan-se-achchha-special-09413/143343/60/7037 |access-date=2022-11-08 |website=indiarailinfo.com}}
* {{Cite web |last=Chakraborty |first=Anubad |title=09414/Sare Jahan Se Achchha Special - Kolkata to Ahmedabad WR/Western Zone - Railway Enquiry |url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-sare-jahan-se-achchha-special-09414/143357/7037/60 |access-date=2022-11-08 |website=indiarailinfo.com}}


==Coach composition==
==Coach composition==
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!scope="col" rowspan="1" style="background:lightskyblue;"| 19
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|[[File:BSicon LDER.svg|25px]] ||SLR||UR||UR||UR||UR||S7||S6||S5||S4||S3||S2||S1||B2||B1||A1||UR||UR||UR||SLR|| [[File:BSicon LDER.svg|25px]]
|[[File:BSicon LDER.svg|25px]] ||EOG||A1||A2||B1||B2||B3||B4||B5||S1||S2||S3||S4||S5||S6||S7||UR||UR||UR||UR||SLRD||[[File:BSicon LDER.svg|25px]]
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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==
==See also==


*[[Express trains in India]]
*[[Express trains in India]]
*[[List of named passenger trains of India]]


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 20:05, 21 August 2025


Kolkata-Ahmedabad Weekly Express
Second class coach of Kolkata-Ahmedabad Express standing at Ahmedabad.
Overview
Service typeExpress
LocaleWest Bengal, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat
First service11 October 2010; 15 years ago (2010-10-11)
Current operator(s)Western Railway
Route
StartKolkata (KOAA)
Stops27
EndAhmedabad (ADI)
Distance travelled2,089 km (1,298 mi)
Average journey time42 hrs 05 mins
Service frequencyWeekly
Train number(s)19413 / 19414
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsAvailable
Catering facilitiesAvailable
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesAvailable
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed49 km/h (30 mph) average including halts.

The 19413 / 19414 Kolkata-Ahmedabad Weekly Express, formerly known as Sare Jahan se Accha Express, is an Indian express train. Kolkata Ahmedabad Weekly Express travels from Kolkata railway station to Ahmedabad railway station, a distance of 2,089 km (1,298 mi) in 42 hours and 05 mins.[1] The train was the first express train to travel from Chitpur railway station (Kolkata) to Ahmedabad railway station. It is hauled by a Tughlakabad (TKD) WAG 9 locomotive, and then to Ahmedabad Junction (ADI) by a Patratu or Abu Road based WDM 3A.

History[edit | edit source]

The Ahmedabad Kolkata Express 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 via Ujjain.

  • Kolkata Terminal
    Kolkata Terminal
  • Ahmedabad Junction railway station
    Ahmedabad Junction railway station

Route and halts[edit | edit source]

The train run from Ahmedabad Junction via Ajmer Junction, Ratlam Junction, Bhopal Junction, Chopan, Barkakana Junction, Dhanbad Junction, Asansol Junction to Kolkata.

The train was rerouted in 2021 and now it goes from Ahmedabad Junction via Chhayapuri, Ratlam Junction, Sant Hirdaram Nagar, Chopan, Barkakana Junction, Dhanbad Junction, Asansol Junction to Kolkata.

Direction reversal[edit | edit source]

The train used to reverse its directions 5 times at Ajmer Junction, Ratlam Junction, Bhopal Junction, Chopan and Barkakana Junction. It had the highest number of direction reversals in India. The new route reversed direction twice, at Chopan and Barkakana Junction.

Service[edit | edit source]

The trains have normal priority on the Indian railway network. They offer four classes of service: 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) with open system berth and Second class 3 tier sleeper (bays of 6 berths + 2 berths on the side). Generally it has 2 AC 2-Tiers, up to 5 AC 3-Tiers ( both of which may be increased according to demand). It has no pantry car, 7 Sleeper Class + 4 UR (Unreserved) + 1 SLR (Second-Class Sitting Cum Luggage Rake) + 1 EOG (End on Generation)

The train covers a distance of 2,089 km (1,298 mi) in 42 hrs 05 minutes.

  • Aryan. "09413/Sare Jahan Se Achchha Special - Ahmedabad to Kolkata WR/Western Zone - Railway Enquiry". indiarailinfo.com. Retrieved 8 November 2022.
  • Chakraborty, Anubad. "09414/Sare Jahan Se Achchha Special - Kolkata to Ahmedabad WR/Western Zone - Railway Enquiry". indiarailinfo.com. Retrieved 8 November 2022.

Coach composition[edit | edit source]

Loco 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 scope="col" rowspan="1"

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EOG A1 A2 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 UR UR UR UR SLRD

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "19413/Ahmedabad-Kolkata Express". indianrailinfo.com. Retrieved 18 June 2021.
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