Rajasthan Sampark Kranti Express
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The 12463 / 12464 Rajasthan Sampark Kranti Express is a Superfast Express train of the Sampark Kranti Express series belonging to Indian Railways – North Western Railway zone that runs between Jodhpur Junction and Delhi Sarai Rohilla in India. It operates as train number 12464 from Jodhpur to Sarai Rohilla and as train number 12463 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Delhi & Rajasthan. This train was introduced in the interim budget of 2004 / 05 by the then Railway Minister of India Mr. Nitish Kumar.
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| Overview | |||||
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| Service type | Sampark Kranti Express | ||||
| First service | March 22, 2005 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | North Western Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Start | Jodhpur Junction (JU) | ||||
| Stops | 6 | ||||
| End | Delhi Sarai Rohilla (DEE) | ||||
| Distance travelled | 616 km (383 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 10 hours | ||||
| Service frequency | Tri–weekly | ||||
| Train number(s) | 12463 / 12464 | ||||
| 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 | Available | ||||
| Observation facilities | Large windows | ||||
| Baggage facilities | Available | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | LHB coaches | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 59.85 km/h (37 mph) average including halts | ||||
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CoachesEdit
The 12464 / 12463 Rajasthan Sampark Kranti Express has 1 AC First Class cum AC 2 tier, 1 AC 2 tier, 1 AC 2 AC 3 tier, 3 Sleeper class, 3 General Unreserved & 2 EOG (Seating cum Luggage Rake) coaches. It does not carry a pantry car.[1] In addition, nine coaches of the 22464 / 63 Delhi Sarai Rohilla–Bikaner Rajasthan Sampark Kranti Express are attached / detached from the 12464 / 63 Jodhpur–Delhi Sarai Rohilla Rajasthan Sampark Kranti Express at Merta Road Junction.
ServiceEdit
The 12464 Rajasthan Sampark Kranti Express covers the distance of 616 km (383 mi) in 10 hours 35 mins (58.20 km/hr) & in 10 hours 00 mins as 12463 Rajasthan Sampark Kranti Express (61.60 km/hr).
RouteingEdit
The 12464 / 12463 Rajasthan Sampark Kranti Express runs from Jodhpur Junction via Merta Road Junction, Degana Junction, Makrana Junction, Jaipur Junction, Alwar Junction, Delhi Cantt to Delhi Sarai Rohilla.
TractionEdit
Both trains are hauled by a Tughlakabad Diesel Loco Shed-based WDM-3A or WDP-4D locomotive on its entire journey.
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ Izaan, khan (9 October 2018). "Rajasthan Sampark – The Government Services Offering to Common Man". Retrieved 28 November 2018.