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{{ | {{Italic title}}{{Short description|Train in India}} | ||
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2017}} | {{Use dmy dates|date=April 2017}} | ||
{{Use Indian English|date=April 2017}} | {{Use Indian English|date=April 2017}} | ||
{{Infobox rail service | {{Infobox rail service | ||
| name = Begampura Express | | name = Begampura Express | ||
| image = | | logo = | ||
| image_width = | | image = Begampura express.jpg | ||
| caption = | | image_width = 330px | ||
| type = [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast]] | | caption = Begampura Express At [[Ludhiana Junction railway station]] | ||
| locale = | | type = [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast]] | ||
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2010|02|07}} | | locale = | ||
| last = | | first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2010|02|07}} | ||
| operator = [[Northern Railway zone|Northern Railway]] | | last = | ||
| ridership = | | operator = [[Northern Railway zone|Northern Railway]] | ||
| start = {{stnlnk|Varanasi Junction}} (BSB) | | ridership = | ||
| stops = | | start = {{stnlnk|Varanasi Junction}} (BSB) | ||
| end = {{stnlnk|Jammu Tawi}} (JAT) | | stops = 16 | ||
| distance = {{convert|1260|km|abbr=on}} | | end = {{stnlnk|Jammu Tawi}} (JAT) | ||
| journeytime = | | distance = {{convert|1260|km|0|abbr=on}} | ||
| frequency = Daily {{efn|Runs seven days in a week for every direction.}} | | journeytime = 22 hours 10 minutes | ||
| class = | | frequency = Daily {{efn|Runs seven days in a week for every direction.}} | ||
| seating = | | class = AC First Class, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved | ||
| sleeping = Yes | | seating = Yes | ||
| autorack = | | sleeping = Yes | ||
| catering = | | autorack = | ||
| observation = | | catering = On-board catering, <br/> E-catering | ||
| entertainment = | | observation = Large windows | ||
| baggage = | | entertainment = | ||
| otherfacilities= | | baggage = No | ||
| stock = | | otherfacilities = Below the seats | ||
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm}} | | stock = [[LHB coach]] | ||
| el = | | gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm}} | ||
| trainnumber = 12237/12238 | | el = | ||
| speed = {{ | | trainnumber = 12237 / 12238 | ||
| map = | | speed = {{convert|57|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts. | ||
| map_state = | | map = | ||
| map_state = | |||
}} | }} | ||
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The 12237 / 12238 '''Begampura Express''' is a superfast express train of the Indian Railways connecting {{stnlnk|Varanasi Junction}} in [[Uttar Pradesh]] and {{stnlnk|Jammu Tawi}} in [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]]. It is currently being operated with 12237/12238 train numbers on daily in week.<ref>[http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/ludhiana/amritsar-nagpur-train-starts-to-deal-with-rush/407263.html Amritsar-Nagpur train starts to deal with rush]</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=5940&did=1494503904771EE55A8D89CA3DFB3C2111AFD29C7957C.web91|title=Northern Railways / Indian Railways Portal|website=www.nr.indianrailways.gov.in}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=5774&did=1486641299335D186178C750398302A8A61EA8590B879.web91|title=Northern Railways / Indian Railways Portal|website=www.nr.indianrailways.gov.in}}</ref> The express train route was inaugurated in the year 2000.<ref name=":02">{{Cite book |last=Duggal |first=Koonal |title=Dalit Journeys for Dignity: Religion, Freedom, and Caste |date=Apr 1, 2025 |publisher=State University of New York Press |isbn=9798855802634 |editor-last=Rawat |editor-first=Ramnarayan S. |chapter=Between Blasphemy and Martyrdom: The Formation of the Ravidassia Religion in Punjab |editor-last2=Satyanarayana |editor-first2=K. |editor-last3=Mohan |editor-first3=P. Sanal}}</ref> | |||
== Service== | == Service== | ||
It averages 56 km/ | It averages 56 km/h as 12237 Begampura Express and covers 1260 km in 22 hrs 35 mins and 56 km/h as 12238 Begampura Express and covers 1260 km in 22 hrs 30 mins. | ||
12237 – leaves Varanasi Junction at 12:40 Hrs and reaches Jammu Tawi on 2 day at 11:05 hrs | 12237 – leaves Varanasi Junction at 12:40 Hrs and reaches Jammu Tawi on 2 day at 11:05 hrs | ||
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* {{stnlnk|Lambhua }} | * {{stnlnk|Lambhua }} | ||
* {{stnlnk|Sultanpur Junction}} | * {{stnlnk|Sultanpur Junction}} | ||
* {{stnlnk| | * {{stnlnk|Maharaja Bijli Pasi}} | ||
* {{stnlnk|Lucknow Charbagh}} | * {{stnlnk|Lucknow Charbagh}} | ||
* {{stnlnk|Shahjahanpur | * {{stnlnk|Shahjahanpur}} | ||
* {{stnlnk|Moradabad Junction}} | * {{stnlnk|Moradabad Junction}} | ||
* {{stnlnk|Saharanpur Junction}} | * {{stnlnk|Saharanpur Junction}} | ||
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* {{stnlnk|Jammu Tawi}} | * {{stnlnk|Jammu Tawi}} | ||
==Route | ==Route and halts== | ||
* '''{{stnlnk|Varanasi Junction}}''' | * '''{{stnlnk|Varanasi Junction}}''' | ||
* {{stnlnk|Jaunpur City}} | * {{stnlnk|Jaunpur City}} | ||
* [[Lambhua]] | |||
* {{stnlnk|Sultanpur}} | * {{stnlnk|Sultanpur}} | ||
* [[Maharaja Bijli Pasi railway station|Maharaja Bijli Pasi]] | |||
* {{stnlnk|Lucknow Charbagh}} | * {{stnlnk|Lucknow Charbagh}} | ||
* {{stnlnk|Shahjahanpur}} | * {{stnlnk|Shahjahanpur}} | ||
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* {{stnlnk|Ludhiana}} | * {{stnlnk|Ludhiana}} | ||
* {{stnlnk|Jalandhar Cantonment}} | * {{stnlnk|Jalandhar Cantonment}} | ||
* {{stnlnk|Mukerian}} | |||
* {{stnlnk|Pathankot Cantonment}} | * {{stnlnk|Pathankot Cantonment}} | ||
* {{stnlnk|Kathua}} | * {{stnlnk|Kathua}} | ||
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== Traction== | == Traction== | ||
Both trains are hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Ghaziabad|Ghaziabad]] or [[Electric Loco Shed, | Both trains are hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Ghaziabad|Ghaziabad Loco Shed]] or [[Electric Loco Shed, Tughlakabad|Tughlakabad Loco Shed]]-based [[WAP-7]] electric locomotive from end to end. | ||
==Coach composition== | ==Coach composition== | ||
The train has standard | The train has standard [[LHB Coaches|LHB rakes]] with max speed of 130 kmph. The train consists of 22 coaches: | ||
* 1 AC first-class | * 1 AC first-class | ||
* 2 AC II tier | * 2 AC II tier | ||
* 6 AC III tier | * 6 AC III tier | ||
* | * 6 Sleeper coaches | ||
* | * 5 General | ||
* | * 1 Slrd | ||
* 1 EoG | |||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
Latest revision as of 19:49, 10 February 2026
 Begampura Express At Ludhiana Junction railway station | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| First service | 7 February 2010 |
| Current operator(s) | Northern Railway |
| Route | |
| Start | Varanasi Junction (BSB) |
| Stops | 16 |
| End | Jammu Tawi (JAT) |
| Distance travelled | 1,260 km (783 mi) |
| Average journey time | 22 hours 10 minutes |
| Service frequency | Daily [lower-alpha 1] |
| Train number(s) | 12237 / 12238 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC First Class, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | On-board catering, E-catering |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Other facilities | Below the seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 57 km/h (35 mph) average including halts. |
The 12237 / 12238 Begampura Express is a superfast express train of the Indian Railways connecting Varanasi Junction in Uttar Pradesh and Jammu Tawi in Jammu and Kashmir. It is currently being operated with 12237/12238 train numbers on daily in week.[1][2][3] The express train route was inaugurated in the year 2000.[4]
Service[edit | edit source]
It averages 56 km/h as 12237 Begampura Express and covers 1260 km in 22 hrs 35 mins and 56 km/h as 12238 Begampura Express and covers 1260 km in 22 hrs 30 mins.
12237 – leaves Varanasi Junction at 12:40 Hrs and reaches Jammu Tawi on 2 day at 11:05 hrs
12238 – leaves Jammu Tawi at 14:00 hrs and reaches Varanasi Junction at 12:30 hrs on 2 Day
The important halts of the train are :
- Varanasi Junction
- Jaunpur City
- Lambhua
- Sultanpur Junction
- Maharaja Bijli Pasi
- Lucknow Charbagh
- Shahjahanpur
- Moradabad Junction
- Saharanpur Junction
- Ambala Cantonment Junction
- Ludhiana Junction
- Jalandhar Cantonment Junction
- Pathankot Cantonment
- Kathua
- Jammu Tawi
Route and halts[edit | edit source]
- Varanasi Junction
- Jaunpur City
- Lambhua
- Sultanpur
- Maharaja Bijli Pasi
- Lucknow Charbagh
- Shahjahanpur
- Moradabad
- Saharanpur
- Ambala Cantonment
- Ludhiana
- Jalandhar Cantonment
- Mukerian
- Pathankot Cantonment
- Kathua
- Jammu Tawi
Traction[edit | edit source]
Both trains are hauled by a Ghaziabad Loco Shed or Tughlakabad Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from end to end.
Coach composition[edit | edit source]
The train has standard LHB rakes with max speed of 130 kmph. The train consists of 22 coaches:
- 1 AC first-class
- 2 AC II tier
- 6 AC III tier
- 6 Sleeper coaches
- 5 General
- 1 Slrd
- 1 EoG
See also[edit | edit source]
Notes[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Runs seven days in a week for every direction.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Amritsar-Nagpur train starts to deal with rush
- ↑ "Northern Railways / Indian Railways Portal". www.nr.indianrailways.gov.in.
- ↑ "Northern Railways / Indian Railways Portal". www.nr.indianrailways.gov.in.
- ↑ Duggal, Koonal (1 April 2025). "Between Blasphemy and Martyrdom: The Formation of the Ravidassia Religion in Punjab". In Rawat, Ramnarayan S.; Satyanarayana, K.; Mohan, P. Sanal (eds.). Dalit Journeys for Dignity: Religion, Freedom, and Caste. State University of New York Press. ISBN 9798855802634.
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