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{{Short description|Indian railway Route}}
{{Short description|Train in India}}
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{{Infobox rail service
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Yesvantpur–Barmer AC Express
| color              = D24E01
| image=  
| name               = Yesvantpur Junction – Barmer<br>''AC Express''
| type = [[Express trains in India|Express]], [[AC Express (Indian Railways)|AC Express]]
| logo              = Ministry of Railways India.svg
| first = 5 May 2014  
| type               = [[AC Express (Indian Railways)|AC Express]]
| last =  
| first             = {{start date and age|df=yes|2014|05|05}}
| operator = [[North Western Railway zone|North Western Railways]]
| last               =  
| start = {{stnlnk|Barmer}}
| operator           = [[North Western Railway zone|North Western Railway]]
| stops = 37  
| start             = {{stnlnk|Barmer}}
| end = {{stnlnk|Yesvantpur Junction}}
| stops             = 37
| distance = {{convert|2251|km|0|abbr=on}}
| end               = {{stnlnk|Yesvantpur Junction}}
| journeytime = 53 hours 30 mins as 14805 Yesvantpur–Barmer AC Express, 50 hours 15 mins as 14806 Barmer–Yesvantpur AC Express
| distance           = {{convert|2251|km|0|abbr=on}}
| frequency = 14805 Yesvantpur–Barmer AC Express – Monday, 14806 Barmer–Yesvantpur AC Express – Friday.
| journeytime       = 53 hours 30 minutes
| class = [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC 1st class]], [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC 2 tier]], [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC 3 tier]]
| frequency         = Weekly.
| seating =  
| class             = [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC First class]], [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC 2 Tier]], [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC 3 Tier]]
| sleeping = Yes
| seating           = No
| autorack =
| sleeping           = Yes
| catering = [[Pantry car]] attached
| autorack           =  
| observation = Previously ran as 19405 / 06 {{stnlnk|Ahmedabad Junction}}–Yesvantpur AC Express.
| catering           = Available
| entertainment =
| observation       = Large windows
| baggage =
| entertainment     =  
| other facilities=  
| baggage           = No
| stock = Standard [[Indian Railways]] [[LHB coaches]]
| otherfacilities    = Below the seats
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| stock             = [[LHB coach]]
| el =
| gauge             = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| train number = 14805 / 14806
| el                 =  
| speed = {{convert|140|km/h|0|abbr=on}} maximum <br/>{{convert|43.44|km/h|0|abbr=on}} including halts.
| trainnumber        = 14805 / 14806
| map = [[File:(Barmer - Yesvantpur) AC Express route map.png|300px|(Barmer–Yesvantpur) AC Express route map]]
| speed             = {{convert|130|km/h|0|abbr=on}} maximum, <br/>{{convert|44|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts.
| map_state =
| map               = [[File:(Barmer - Yesvantpur) AC Express route map.png|250px|(Barmer–Yesvantpur) AC Express route map]]
| map_state         =  
}}
}}


The 14806 / 05 '''Barmer–Yesvantpur AC Express''' is an [[AC Express (Indian Railways)|AC Express]] train belonging to [[Indian Railways]] – [[North Western Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Barmer}} & {{stnlnk|Yesvantpur Junction}} in India.
The 14806 / 14805 '''Yesvantpur-Barmer AC Express''' is an [[AC Express (Indian Railways)|AC Express]] train belonging to [[Indian Railways]] – [[North Western Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Barmer}} & {{stnlnk|Yesvantpur Junction}} in India.


It operates as train number 14806 from Barmer to Yesvantpur Junction and as train number 14805 in the reverse direction, serving the states of [[Rajasthan]], [[Gujarat]], [[Maharashtra]] & [[Karnataka]].
It operates as train number 14806 from Barmer to Yesvantpur Junction and as train number 14805 in the reverse direction, serving the states of [[Rajasthan]], [[Gujarat]], [[Maharashtra]] & [[Karnataka]].
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It initially ran to / from {{stnlnk|Ahmedabad Junction}} being subsequently extended to Barmer.
It initially ran to / from {{stnlnk|Ahmedabad Junction}} being subsequently extended to Barmer.


The train before had [[ICF coaches|ICF]] rakes of [[Rajdhani Express]] that have converted into [[LHB coaches|LHB]] rakes. The LHB rakes are more secure than ICF rakes in safety manners.
The train before had [[ICF coach|ICF]] rakes of [[Rajdhani Express]] that have converted into [[LHB coach|LHB]] rakes. The LHB rakes are more secure than ICF rakes in safety manners.


==Coaches==
==Coaches==


The 14806 / 05 Barmer–Yesvantpur AC Express has 1 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC 1st Class]], 4 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC 2 tier]], 9 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC 3 tier]] & 2 [[Diesel generator|End on Generator]] Coaches. In addition, it also carries a [[pantry car]].
The 14806 / 05 Barmer–Yesvantpur AC Express has 1 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC 1st Class]], 3 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC 2 tier]], 13 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC 3 tier]] & 2 [[Diesel generator|End on Generator]] Coaches. In addition, it also carries a [[pantry car]].
   
   
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
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==Routeing==
==Routeing==


The 14806 / 05 Barmer–Yesvantpur AC Express runs from Barmer via {{stnlnk|Samdari Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Bhildi Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Palanpur Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Ahmedabad Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Vadodara Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Surat}}, {{stnlnk|Vasai Road}}, {{stnlnk|Kalyan Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Lonavala}}, {{stnlnk|Pune Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Solapur}}, {{stnlnk|Hubli Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Tumakuru}}, to Yesvantpur Junction.
The 14806 / 05 Barmer–Yesvantpur AC Express runs from Barmer via {{stnlnk|Samdari Junction}},
{{stnlnk|Dhanera}}, {{stnlnk|Bhildi Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Palanpur Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Ahmedabad Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Vadodara Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Surat}}, {{stnlnk|Vasai Road}}, {{stnlnk|Kalyan Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Lonavala}}, {{stnlnk|Pune Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Solapur}}, {{stnlnk|Hubli Junction}}, Davanagere,{{stnlnk|Tumakuru}}, to Yesvantpur Junction.


It reverses direction of travel 5 times during its journey at Samdari Junction, Bhildi Junction, Palanpur Junction, {{stnlnk|Gadag Junction}} and Hubli Junction.
It reverses direction of travel 5 times during its journey at Samdari Junction, Bhildi Junction, Palanpur Junction, {{stnlnk|Gadag Junction}} and Hubli Junction.
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==Traction==
==Traction==


As the route is yet to be fully electrified, a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Vatva|Vatva]] or [[Diesel Loco Shed, Abu Road|Abu Road]]-based [[Indian locomotive class WDM-3A|WDM-3A]] locomotive hauls the train from Barmer up to {{stnlnk|Ahmedabad Junction}} handing over to a [[Electric Loco Shed, Vadodara|Vadodara]]-based [[Indian locomotive class WAP-5|WAP-5]] until {{stnlnk|Pune Junction}} following which a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Pune|Pune]]-based [[Indian locomotive class WDM-3A|WDM-3A]] or [[Indian locomotive class WDP-4|WDP-4D]] powers the train for the remainder of the journey.
As the entire route is fully electrified, an [[Electric Loco Shed, Vadodara|Vadodara]]-based [[Indian locomotive class WAP-5|WAP-5]] hauls the train from Barmer to Yesvantpur and vice-versa .


Before February 2014, when the Central Line section was under 1500 V DC traction, it was hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Kalyan|Kalyan]]-based [[Indian locomotive class WCAM 2/2P|WCAM 2/2P]] dual-traction locomotive between {{stnlnk|Vadodara Junction}} and Pune Junction.
Before February 2014, when the Central Line section was under 1500 V DC traction, it was hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Kalyan|Kalyan]]-based [[Indian locomotive class WCAM 2/2P|WCAM 2/2P]] dual-traction locomotive between {{stnlnk|Vadodara Junction}} and Pune Junction. Or even they have diesel traction with [[WDM-3A]] and [[WDP-4D]] in 2018


==Operation==
==Operation==


*14805 Yesvantpur–Barmer AC Express runs from Yesvantpur Junction every Monday reaching Barmer on the 3rd day.
*14806 Barmer–Yesvantpur AC Express runs from Barmer every Friday reaching Yesvantpur Junction on the 3rd day.
*14806 Barmer–Yesvantpur AC Express runs from Barmer every Friday reaching Yesvantpur Junction on the 3rd day.
*14805 Yesvantpur–Barmer AC Express runs from Yesvantpur Junction every Monday reaching Barmer on the 3rd day.


== References ==
== References ==
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{cite web|url=http://www.indianrail.gov.in |title=Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry |publisher=indianrail.gov.in |access-date=2014-04-05 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140408180437/http://www.indianrail.gov.in/ |archive-date=8 April 2014 }}
*{{cite web|url=http://www.indianrail.gov.in |title=Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry |publisher=indianrail.gov.in |access-date=2014-04-05 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140408180437/http://www.indianrail.gov.in/ |archive-date=8 April 2014 }}
*{{cite web|url=http://www.irctc.co.in|title=IRCTC Online Passenger Reservation System|publisher=irctc.co.in|access-date=2014-04-05}}
*{{cite web|url=http://www.irctc.co.in/|title=IRCTC Online Passenger Reservation System|publisher=irctc.co.in|access-date=2014-04-05|archive-date=3 March 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070303131207/http://www.irctc.co.in/|url-status=dead}}
*{{cite web|url=http://www.irfca.org|title=&#91;IRFCA&#93; Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet.|publisher=IRFCA|access-date=2014-04-05}}
*{{cite web|url=http://www.irfca.org|title=&#91;IRFCA&#93; Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet.|publisher=IRFCA|access-date=2014-04-05}}


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Latest revision as of 07:51, 24 March 2026


Yesvantpur Junction – Barmer
AC Express
Overview
Service typeAC Express
First service5 May 2014; 12 years ago (2014-05-05)
Current operator(s)North Western Railway
Route
StartBarmer
Stops37
EndYesvantpur Junction
Distance travelled2,251 km (1,399 mi)
Average journey time53 hours 30 minutes
Service frequencyWeekly.
Train number(s)14805 / 14806
On-board services
Class(es)AC First class, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesAvailable
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesNo
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed130 km/h (81 mph) maximum,
44 km/h (27 mph) average including halts.
Route map
(Barmer–Yesvantpur) AC Express route map

The 14806 / 14805 Yesvantpur-Barmer AC Express is an AC Express train belonging to Indian RailwaysNorth Western Railway zone that runs between Barmer & Yesvantpur Junction in India.

It operates as train number 14806 from Barmer to Yesvantpur Junction and as train number 14805 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra & Karnataka.

It initially ran to / from Ahmedabad Junction being subsequently extended to Barmer.

The train before had ICF rakes of Rajdhani Express that have converted into LHB rakes. The LHB rakes are more secure than ICF rakes in safety manners.

Coaches[edit | edit source]

The 14806 / 05 Barmer–Yesvantpur AC Express has 1 AC 1st Class, 3 AC 2 tier, 13 AC 3 tier & 2 End on Generator Coaches. In addition, it also carries a pantry car.

As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Service[edit | edit source]

The 14806 Barmer–Yesvantpur AC Express covers the distance of 2,251 km (1,399 mi) in 50 hours 15 mins averaging 44.80 km/h (28 mph) & in 53 hours 30 mins as 14805 Yesvantpur–Barmer AC Express averaging 42.07 km/h (26 mph).

As the average speed of the train is below 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railways rules, its fare does not include a Superfast surcharge.

Routeing[edit | edit source]

The 14806 / 05 Barmer–Yesvantpur AC Express runs from Barmer via Samdari Junction, Dhanera, Bhildi Junction, Palanpur Junction, Ahmedabad Junction, Vadodara Junction, Surat, Vasai Road, Kalyan Junction, Lonavala, Pune Junction, Solapur, Hubli Junction, Davanagere,Tumakuru, to Yesvantpur Junction.

It reverses direction of travel 5 times during its journey at Samdari Junction, Bhildi Junction, Palanpur Junction, Gadag Junction and Hubli Junction.

Traction[edit | edit source]

As the entire route is fully electrified, an Vadodara-based WAP-5 hauls the train from Barmer to Yesvantpur and vice-versa .

Before February 2014, when the Central Line section was under 1500 V DC traction, it was hauled by a Kalyan-based WCAM 2/2P dual-traction locomotive between Vadodara Junction and Pune Junction. Or even they have diesel traction with WDM-3A and WDP-4D in 2018

Operation[edit | edit source]

  • 14805 Yesvantpur–Barmer AC Express runs from Yesvantpur Junction every Monday reaching Barmer on the 3rd day.
  • 14806 Barmer–Yesvantpur AC Express runs from Barmer every Friday reaching Yesvantpur Junction on the 3rd day.

References[edit | edit source]

External links[edit | edit source]

  • "Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry". indianrail.gov.in. Archived from the original on 8 April 2014. Retrieved 5 April 2014.
  • "IRCTC Online Passenger Reservation System". irctc.co.in. Archived from the original on 3 March 2007. Retrieved 5 April 2014.
  • "[IRFCA] Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet". IRFCA. Retrieved 5 April 2014.