Amrapur Aravali Express
The 19707 / 19708 Amrapur Aravali Express is an express train belonging to Indian Railways that runs between Bandra Terminus and Shri Ganganagar Junction in India. It operates as train number 19707 from Bandra Terminus to Shri Ganganagar Junction and as train number 19708 in the reverse direction. It is named after Amarapur Durbar famous temple in Jaipur and Aravalli Range of mountains that stretches across Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana & Delhi.[1][2][3]
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| Service type | Express | ||||
| Locale | Maharashtra, Gujarat & Rajasthan | ||||
| Current operator(s) | North Western Railways | ||||
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| Start | Bandra Terminus (BDTS) | ||||
| Stops | 56 | ||||
| End | Shri Ganganagar Junction (SGNR) | ||||
| Distance travelled | 1,611 km (1,001 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 31 hours 15 mins | ||||
| Service frequency | Daily | ||||
| Train number(s) | 19707 / 19708 | ||||
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| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | Available | ||||
| Baggage facilities | Yes | ||||
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| Rolling stock | ICF coaches | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 110 km/h (68 mph) maximum, 52.03 km/h (32 mph) average including halts | ||||
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Till 7 November 2019 it was running up to Jaipur Junction and after 8 November 2019 it was extended further 503 km (313 mi) up to Shri Ganganagar Junction for direct connectivity to state capital of Rajasthan and Gujarat and the financial capital of India for which is important for business and tourism purpose.[4][5]
CoachesEdit
The 19707/19708 Amarapur Aravali Express presently has 2 AC 2 tier, 3 AC 3 tier, 12 Sleeper class, 4 General Unreserved, 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake coaches & 1 pantry car.
As with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
ServiceEdit
The 19707 Amarapur Aravali Express covers the distance of 1611 kilometres in 31 hours 15 mins at 52.03 km/h (32 mph) speed & in 31 hours 15 mins as 19708 Amarapur Aravali Express at 52.03 km/h (32 mph) speed As the average speed of the train is below 55 km/h (34 mph), its fare does not include a Superfast surcharge.
Route & scheduleEdit
The 19707/19708 Amarapur Aravali Express runs from Bandra Terminus via Borivali, Vapi, Surat, Vadodara, Ahmedabad Junction, Palanpur, Abu Road, Pindwara, Falna, Marwar Junction, Ajmer Junction, Phulera Junction, Jaipur Junction (reversal takes 30 mins time), Ringas Junction, Sikar, Churu, Sadulpur Junction, Hanumangarh Junction to Shri Ganganagar Junction.
| Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Departure day | Station code | Arrival station | Arrival time | Arrival day |
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| 19707 | BDTS | Bandra Terminus | 21:00 PM | Daily | SGNR | Shri Ganganagar Junction | 04:15 AM | Daily |
| 19708 | SGNR | Shri Ganganagar Junction | 23:05 PM | Daily | BDTS | Bandra Terminus | 06:20 AM | Daily |
TractionEdit
Prior to Western Railway switching to the AC traction, it would be hauled by a WCAM-1 engine until Ahmedabad Junction after which a WDP-4 from the Bhagat Ki Kothi shed until Jaipur Junction.
Since Western Railway switched over to AC traction in February 2012, it is now hauled by a WAP-4E / WAP-5 from the Vadodara shed until Ahmedabad Junction after which a WDP-4D from the Bhagat Ki Kothi shed takes over until Shri Ganganagar Junction.
Direction reversalEdit
The train reverses its direction 3 times:
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ "Bandra Terminus–Jaipur Aravali Express re-named as "AMRAPUR ARAVALI EXPRESS"". Western Railways.
- ↑ "19707/Bandra Terminus–Jaipur Amrapur Aravali Express". India Rail Info.
- ↑ "19708/Jaipur–Bandra Terminus Amrapur Aravali Express". India Rail Info.
- ↑ bhaskar.com, Retrieved 27 November 2019
- ↑ North Western Railways, Retrieved 27 November 2019.
External linksEdit
- "Western Railway". wr.indianrailways.gov.in. Retrieved 30 May 2014.