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Jan Sadharan Express
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Jan Sadharan Express trains are series of passenger services operated by Indian Railways in different routes. These trains are the first generation of fully unreserved express train sets. The second generation is the antyodya express
About[edit]
Jan Sadharan Express trains are series of passenger services operated by Indian Railways on the lines of Rajdhani Express, Jan Shatabdi Express, etc. Jan Sadharan Express trains are fully unreserved trains thereby providing cheaper transport aimed at common people. The services were first announced during the Interim Rail budget on 30 January 2004.[1] Muzaffarpur–Ahmedabad Jansadharan Express and Muzaffarpur–Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Jansadharan Express, were announced as weekly service during the full rail budget on 6 July 2004,[2] of which the latter was introduced on 2 October 2004 along with new service of Hajipur–Ahmedabad Jansadharan Express.[3] During 2007–2008 Railway Budget, a new route of Chhapra–Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Jansadharan Express was added to the list.[4] During 2008–2009 Railway Budget, Amritsar–Saharsa Jan Sadharan Express was introduced.[5] During 2009–2010 Interim Railway Budget, Barauni–Delhi Jan Sadharan Express was introduced.[6] During 2014–2015 Railway Budget, 5 more Jan Sadharan Express trains were introduced, which were Ahmedabad – Darbhanga Jan Sadharan Express, Jaynagar – Mumbai Jan Sadharan Express, Mumbai – Gorakhpur Jan Sadharan Express, Gorakhpur - Amritsar Jan Sadharan Express, Saharsa – Anand Vihar Jan Sadharan Express and Saharsa - Amritsar Jan Sadharan Express.[7]
Active Services[edit]
| Sl. No | Train No | Sector | Distance | Route map (click on map to view) |
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| 1 | 15271/15272 | Howrah–Muzaffarpur | 549 km (341 mi) | _Jan_Sadharan_Express_route_map.png)
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| 2 | 15269/15270 | Muzaffarpur–Ahmedabad | 1,756 km (1,091 mi) | _Jan_Sadharan_Express_route_map.png)
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| 3 | 13257/13258 | Danapur–Anand Vihar Terminal | 982 km (610 mi) | _Jan_Sadharan_Express_route_map.png)
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| 4 | 15529/15530 | Saharsa–Anand Vihar Terminal | 1,918 km (1,192 mi) | _Jan_Sadharan_Express_route.png)
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| 5 | 22423/22424 | Gorakhpur - Amritsar | 1,087 km (675 mi) | _Jan_Sadharan_Express_route_map.png)
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| 6 | 14603/14604 | Saharsa - Amritsar (via Sirhind) | 1,568 km (974 mi) | _Jan_Sadharan_Express_(Via_Sirhind)_Route_map.png)
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| 7 | 15531/15532 | Saharsa - Amritsar (via Chandigarh) | 1,612 km (1,002 mi) | _Jan_Sadharan_Express_route_map.png)
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Defunct Fleets[edit]
| Sl. No | Train No | Sector | Distance | Route map (click on map to view) |
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| 1 | 15547/15548 | Jaynagar - Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (Mumbai) | 1,958 km (1,217 mi) | _Jan_Sadharan_Express_route_map.png)
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| 2 | 15101/15102 | Chhapra–Mumbai CSMT | 1,882 km (1,169 mi) | _Jan_Sadharan_Express_route_map.jpg)
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| 3 | 12597/12598 | Gorakhpur–Mumbai CSMT | 1,694 km (1,053 mi) | _Jan_Sadharan_Express_route_map.jpg)
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| 4 | 15559/15560 | Darbhanga–Ahmedabad | 2,016 km (1,253 mi) | _Jan_Sadharan_Express_route_map.png)
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| 5 | 15267/15268 | Raxaul–Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (Mumbai) | 1,916 km (1,191 mi) | _Jan_Sadharan_Express_route_map.png)
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The above trains are converted into antyodya express trains.
References[edit]
- ↑ "Speech of Shri.Nitish Kumar introducing Rail Budget 2004–2005". Press Information Bureau. Government of India. 30 January 2004. Archived from the original on 10 July 2004. Retrieved 9 March 2017.
- ↑ "Rail Budget 2004–2005". Press Information Bureau. Government of India. 6 July 2004. Archived from the original on 13 August 2004. Retrieved 9 March 2017.
- ↑ "Bihar Chief Minister discusses rail projects in State". Press Information Bureau. Government of India. 15 September 2004. Retrieved 9 March 2017.
- ↑ "32 New Trains to be introduced: Rail Budget 2007–2008". Press Information Bureau. Government of India. 26 February 2007. Retrieved 9 March 2017.
- ↑ "Ten Garib Rath and 53 other trains to be introduced: Railway Budget 2008–2009". Press Information Bureau. Government of India. 26 February 2008. Retrieved 9 March 2017.
- ↑ "43 new trains including four Garib Raths introduced: Interim Railway Budget 2009–2010". Press Information Bureau. Government of India. 13 February 2009. Retrieved 9 March 2017.
- ↑ "58 New Trains to be Introduced 11 Existing Trains to be Extended: Railway Budget 2014–2015". Press Information Bureau. Government of India. 8 July 2014. Retrieved 9 March 2017.
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