Delhi–Barmer Link Express
The Delhi–Barmer Link Express is an Express train belonging to Northern Railway zone that runs between Old Delhi and Barmer in India. It is currently being operated with 14661/14662 train numbers on a daily basis.[1][2]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Current operator(s) | Northern Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Start | Old Delhi Junction (DLI) |
| Stops | 34 |
| End | Barmer (BME) |
| Distance travelled | 828 km (514 mi) |
| Service frequency | Weekly [lower-alpha 1] |
| Train number(s) | 14661/14662 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | No |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | On-board catering E-catering |
| Observation facilities | ICF coaches |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 2 |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 42 km/h (26 mph), including halts |
ServiceEdit
The 14661/Delhi–Barmer Link Express has an average speed of 51 km/hr and covers 828 km in 16h 10m. The 14662/Barmer–Delhi Link Express has an average speed of 48 km/hr and covers 828 km in 17h 15m.
Route and haltsEdit
The important halts of the train are:
Coach compositionEdit
The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 18 coaches:
- 1 First AC and Second AC
- 1 AC II Tier
- 1 AC III Tier
- 8 Sleeper coaches
- 5 General
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
TractionEdit
Both trains are hauled by an Abu Road Loco Shed-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive from Old Delhi to Jodhpur. From Jodhpur, trains are hauled by an Abu Road Loco Shed-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive uptil Barmer, and vice versa.
Rake sharingEdit
The train shares its rake with 14646/14645 Shalimar Express and 14659/14660 Malani Express.
See alsoEdit
NotesEdit
- ↑ Runs one day in a week for every direction.
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