| Jodhpur - Sabarmati (Ahmedabad) Vande Bharat Express | |||||
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| Overview | |||||
| Service type | Vande Bharat Express | ||||
| Locale | Rajasthan and Gujarat | ||||
| First service | 7 July 2023 (Inaugural run) 9 July 2023 (Commercial run) | ||||
| Current operator(s) | North Western Railways (NWR) | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Start | Jodhpur (JU) | ||||
| Stops | 5 | ||||
| End | Sabarmati Junction (SBIB) | ||||
| Distance travelled | 449 km (279 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 06 hrs 10 mins | ||||
| Service frequency | Six days a week [lower-alpha 1] | ||||
| Train number(s) | 12461 / 12462 | ||||
| Line(s) used | |||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC Chair Car, AC Executive Chair Car | ||||
| Seating arrangements |
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| Sleeping arrangements | No | ||||
| Catering facilities | On-board catering | ||||
| Observation facilities | Large windows in all coaches | ||||
| Entertainment facilities |
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| Baggage facilities | Overhead racks | ||||
| Other facilities | Kavach | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | Mini Vande Bharat 2.0Template:Broken anchor | ||||
| Track gauge | Indian gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) broad gauge | ||||
| Operating speed | 73 km/h (45 mph) (Avg.) | ||||
| Average length | 192 metres (630 ft) (08 coaches) | ||||
| Track owner(s) | Indian Railways | ||||
| Rake maintenance | (TBC) | ||||
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The 12461/12462 Jodhpur - Sabarmati (Ahmedabad) Vande Bharat Express is India's 24th Vande Bharat Express train, connecting the city of Jodhpur in Rajasthan with Sabarmati in Gujarat.[1] The train was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi via video conference from Gorakhpur Junction on 7 July 2023.[2][3]
Overview[edit | edit source]
This train is operated by Indian Railways, connecting Jodhpur, Pali Marwar, Falna, Abu Road, Palanpur Jn, Mahesana Jn and Sabarmati Jn. It is currently operated with train numbers 12461/12462 on 6 days a week basis.[4]
Rakes[edit | edit source]
It is the twenty-second 2nd Generation and tenth Mini Vande Bharat 2.0 Express train which was designed and manufactured by the Integral Coach Factory at Perambur, Chennai under the Make in India Initiative.[5]
Service[edit | edit source]
The 12461/12462 Jodhpur - Sabarmati BG Vande Bharat Express operates six days a week except Tuesdays, covering a distance of 451 km (280 mi) in a travel time of 6 hours with an average speed of 75 km/h (47 mph). The service has 5 intermediate stops. The Maximum Permissible Speed is 130 km/h (81 mph).
See also[edit | edit source]
- Vande Bharat Express
- Gatimaan Express
- Tejas Express
- Jodhpur Junction railway station
- Sabarmati Junction railway station
Notes[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Except Tuesdays
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Jodhpur-Sabarmati Vande Bharat Express: Check route, fares and timings–What we know so far". News9live. 3 July 2023. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
- ↑ "Rajasthan: 7 जुलाई को पीएम मोदी राजस्थान को देंगे दूसरी वंदे भारत, जोधपुर से साबरमती के बीच चलेगी ट्रेन". Amar Ujala (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 3 July 2023.
- ↑ "Live: PM Modi flags off Ahmedabad (Sabarmati) – Jodhpur Vande Bharat Express". DeshGujarat. 7 July 2023. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
- ↑ "PM Modi To Flag Off Jodhpur-Sabarmati Vande Bharat Express On July 7: Check Details". Zee News. Retrieved 5 July 2023.
- ↑ "Train 18, India's Fastest, Named "Vande Bharat Express": Piyush Goyal". NDTV.com. Retrieved 19 April 2023.