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| image = Saurashtra Janta Express.jpg | | image = Saurashtra Janta Express.jpg | ||
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| type = [[Express | | type = [[Express trains in India|Express]] | ||
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| journey time = 15 hours 55 minutes as 19217 [[Bandra Terminus]] {{stnlnk|Jamnagar}} Saurashtra Janta Express, 16 hours 00 minutes as 19218 {{stnlnk|Jamnagar}} [[Bandra Terminus]] Saurashtra Janta Express | | journey time = 15 hours 55 minutes as 19217 [[Bandra Terminus]] {{stnlnk|Jamnagar}} Saurashtra Janta Express, 16 hours 00 minutes as 19218 {{stnlnk|Jamnagar}} [[Bandra Terminus]] Saurashtra Janta Express | ||
| frequency = Daily | | frequency = Daily | ||
| class = [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC 2 tier]], [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC 3 tier]], [[Indian Railways coaching stock|Sleeper | | class = [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC 2 tier]], [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC 3 tier]], [[Indian Railways coaching stock|Sleeper class]], [[Indian Railways coaching stock|Unreserved/General]] | ||
| seating = Yes | | seating = Yes | ||
| sleeping = Yes | | sleeping = Yes | ||
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The 19217 / 18 '''Bandra Terminus–Jamnagar Saurashtra Janta Express''' is an [[Express | The 19217 / 18 '''Bandra Terminus–Jamnagar Saurashtra Janta Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|Express]] train belonging to [[Indian Railways]] – [[Western Railway zone]] that runs between [[Bandra Terminus]] and {{stnlnk|Jamnagar}} in India. | ||
It operates as train number 19217 from | It operates as train number 19217 from Bandra Terminus to Jamnagar and as train number 19218 in the reverse direction, serving the states of [[Maharashtra]] & [[Gujarat]]. | ||
==Coach composition== | ==Coach composition== | ||
The train has standard [[ICF coaches]] with a max speed of {{convert|110|km/h|0|abbr=on}}. The train consists of 22 coaches : | The train has standard [[ICF coaches]] with a max speed of {{convert|110|km/h|0|abbr=on}}. The train consists of 22 coaches: | ||
* 1 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC 2-tier]] | * 1 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC 2-tier]] | ||
* 3 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC 3-tier]] | * 3 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC 3-tier]] | ||
* 12 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|Sleeper | * 12 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|Sleeper class]] | ||
* 4 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|Unreserved/General]] | * 4 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|Unreserved/General]] | ||
* 2 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|Seating cum Luggage Rake]] | * 2 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|Seating cum Luggage Rake]] | ||
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==Service== | ==Service== | ||
19217 Bandra Terminus–Jamnagar Saurashtra Janta Express has an average speed of 52 km/hr and covers 812 km in 15h 40m.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-saurashtra-janta-express-19217/1476/303/1662| title=19217/Bandra Terminus– Jamnagar Saurashtra Janta Express| website=India Rail Info}}</ref> | * 19217 Bandra Terminus–Jamnagar Saurashtra Janta Express has an average speed of 52 km/hr and covers 812 km in 15h 40m.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-saurashtra-janta-express-19217/1476/303/1662| title=19217/Bandra Terminus– Jamnagar Saurashtra Janta Express| website=India Rail Info}}</ref> | ||
* 19218 Jamnagar–Bandra Terminus Saurashtra Janta Express has an average speed of 52 km/hr and covers 812 km in 15h 45m.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-saurashtra-janta-express-19218/1477/1662/303| title=19218/Jamnagar–Bandra Terminus Saurashtra Janta Express| website=India Rail Info}}</ref> | |||
19218 Jamnagar–Bandra Terminus Saurashtra Janta Express has an average speed of 52 km/hr and covers 812 km in 15h 45m.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-saurashtra-janta-express-19218/1477/1662/303| title=19218/Jamnagar–Bandra Terminus Saurashtra Janta Express| website=India Rail Info}}</ref> | |||
==Route== | ==Route== | ||
The 19217 / 18 Bandra Terminus–Jamnagar Saurashtra Janta Express runs from | The 19217 / 18 Bandra Terminus–Jamnagar Saurashtra Janta Express runs from andra Terminus via {{stnlnk|Surat}}, {{stnlnk|Vadodara Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Ahmedabad Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Viramgam Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Surendranagar Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Wankaner Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Rajkot Junction}} to Jamnagar and vice versa. | ||
==Traction== | ==Traction== | ||
Prior to February 2012, dual-traction [[Electric Loco Shed, Valsad|Valsad]]-based [[Indian locomotive class WCAM-1|WCAM-1]] locomotives would haul the train between | Prior to February 2012, dual-traction [[Electric Loco Shed, Valsad|Valsad]]-based [[Indian locomotive class WCAM-1|WCAM-1]] locomotives would haul the train between Bandra Terminus & {{stnlnk|Ahmedabad Junction}} handing over to a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Ratlam|Ratlam]] or [[Diesel Loco Shed, Vatva|Vatva]]-based [[Indian locomotive class WDM-3A|WDM-3A]] locomotive for the remainder of the journey. | ||
Western Railway completed DC | Western Railway completed DC electric traction to AC electric traction on 5 February 2012 & it is now regularly hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Vadodara|Vadodara]]-based [[Indian locomotive class WAP-4|WAP-4]] or [[Indian locomotive class WAP-5|WAP-5]] locomotive until {{stnlnk|Ahmedabad Junction}} handing over to a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Ratlam|Ratlam]] or [[Diesel Loco Shed, Vatva|Vatva]]-based [[Indian locomotive class WDM-3A|WDM-3A]] locomotive which powers the train for the remainder of the journey. | ||
==Rake sharing== | ==Rake sharing== | ||
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{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
*{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcWHQH0y910|title=YouTube–Rajdhani vs Saurashtra Janata Express at Andheri| | *{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcWHQH0y910|title=YouTube–Rajdhani vs Saurashtra Janata Express at Andheri|via=YouTube|accessdate=2014-04-28}} | ||
*{{cite web|url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/wap5holic/10971754966/|title=Saurashtra Janta express | Flickr – Photo Sharing!|publisher=flickr.com|accessdate=2014-04-28}} | *{{cite web|url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/wap5holic/10971754966/|title=Saurashtra Janta express | Flickr – Photo Sharing!|publisher=flickr.com|accessdate=2014-04-28}} | ||
*{{cite web|url=http://www.wr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=896&id=0,4,268|title=Western Railway|publisher=wr.indianrailways.gov.in|accessdate=2014-04-28}} | *{{cite web|url=http://www.wr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=896&id=0,4,268|title=Western Railway|publisher=wr.indianrailways.gov.in|accessdate=2014-04-28}} | ||
*{{cite web|url=http://www.askmefast.com/Saurashtra_Janta_Train_No_19018_waiting_list_clearance_on_18112012-qna4917211.html|title=Saurashtra Janta Train No 19018 waiting list clearance on 18/11/2012? - Train No,19018 Saurashtra Janta waiting list position crearance on 18/11/2012 :: Ask Me Fast|publisher=askmefast.com|accessdate=2014-04-28}} | *{{cite web|url=http://www.askmefast.com/Saurashtra_Janta_Train_No_19018_waiting_list_clearance_on_18112012-qna4917211.html|title=Saurashtra Janta Train No 19018 waiting list clearance on 18/11/2012? - Train No,19018 Saurashtra Janta waiting list position crearance on 18/11/2012 :: Ask Me Fast|publisher=askmefast.com|accessdate=2014-04-28}} | ||
*{{cite web|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/rains-throw-rail-route-out-of-gear/362789/|title=Rains throw rail route out of | *{{cite web|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/rains-throw-rail-route-out-of-gear/362789/|title=Rains throw rail route out of gear|work=Indian Express|accessdate=2014-04-28}} | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||