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{{Use Indian English|date=August 2017}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2017}}
{{Infobox rail service
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Lalkuan–Amritsar Express
| name = Lalkuan–Amritsar Superfast Express
| image =  
| image =  
| image_width =  
| image_width =  
| caption =  
| caption =  
| type = [[Express trains in India|Express]]
| type = [[Superfast trains in India|Superfast]]
| locale =  
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| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2015|08|15}}
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2015|08|15}}
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| ridership =
| ridership =
| start = {{stnlnk|Lalkuan Junction}} (LKU)  
| start = {{stnlnk|Lalkuan Junction}} (LKU)  
| stops = 15
| stops = 16
| end = {{stnlnk|Amritsar Junction}} (ASR)
| end = {{stnlnk|Amritsar Junction}} (ASR)
| distance = {{convert|675|km|0|abbr=on}}
| distance = {{convert|675|km|0|abbr=on}}
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| autorack =  
| autorack =  
| catering = On-board catering <br> E-catering
| catering = On-board catering <br> E-catering
| observation = [[ICF coaches]]
| observation = [[LHB coaches]]
| entertainment = No
| entertainment = Large Windows
| baggage = No
| baggage = Under Seat
| other facilities= Below the seats
| other facilities= Clean washroom
| stock = 2
| stock = 2
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| electrification =  
| electrification =  
| trainnumber = 14615/14616
| trainnumber = 14615/14616
| speed = {{convert|42|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, including halts
| speed =
{{cvt|59|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts
| map =  
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The '''Lalkuan–Amritsar Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|Express]] train belonging to [[Northern Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Lalkuan Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Amritsar Junction}} in India. It is currently being operated with 14615/14616 train numbers on a weekly basis.<ref>[http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/ludhiana/community/fog-slows-down-rail-traffic-passengers-hit/332489.html Fog slows down rail traffic, passengers hit]</ref><ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/dehradun/New-express-train-to-Delhi-flagged-off-from-Lalkuan/articleshow/53689178.cms New express train to Delhi flagged off from Lalkuan]</ref><ref>[http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/chandigarh/community/4-new-trains-proposed-for-city/356925.html 4 new trains proposed for city]</ref>
The '''Lalkuan–Amritsar Superfast Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|Express]] train belonging to [[Northern Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Lalkuan Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Amritsar Junction}} in India. It is currently being operated with 14615/14616 train numbers on a weekly basis.<ref>[http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/ludhiana/community/fog-slows-down-rail-traffic-passengers-hit/332489.html Fog slows down rail traffic, passengers hit]</ref><ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/dehradun/New-express-train-to-Delhi-flagged-off-from-Lalkuan/articleshow/53689178.cms New express train to Delhi flagged off from Lalkuan]</ref><ref>[http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/chandigarh/community/4-new-trains-proposed-for-city/356925.html 4 new trains proposed for city]</ref>


== Service==
== Service==


The 14615/Lalkuan–Amritsar Express has an average speed of 42&nbsp;km/hr and covers 675&nbsp;km in 16h. The 14616/Amritsar–Lalkuan Express has an average speed of 45&nbsp;km/hr and covers 675&nbsp;km in 15h.
The 14615/Lalkuan–Amritsar Express has an average speed of 59km/hr and covers 675&nbsp;km in 16h. The 14616/Amritsar–Lalkuan Express has an average speed of 59km/hr and covers 675&nbsp;km in 15h.
 
14615-Maximum permissible speed from Lalkuan Junction to Ambala Cantonment Junction is 130 km/h and from Ambala Cantonment Junction to Amritsar Junction its speed ranges between 110 and 120 km/h depend upon track conditions.
 
14616-From Amritsar Junction to Ambala Cantonment Junction Its speed ranges between 110 and 120 depends on track condition.And from Ambala Cantonment Junction to Lalkuan Junction its speed is      130 km/h.


== Route and halts ==
== Route and halts ==


The important halts of the train are:
The halts of the train are:


* {{stnlnk|Lalkuan Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Lalkuan Junction}}
* [[Bajpur railway station|Bazpur]]
* {{stnlnk|Kashipur Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Kashipur Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Moradabad Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Moradabad Junction}}
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==Coach composition==
==Coach composition==


The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 18 coaches:
The train has standard LHB rakes with max speed of 130 kmph. The train consists of 18 coaches:


* 1 AC II Tier
* 1 AC II Tier
* 2 AC III Tier
* 3 AC III Tier
* 7 Sleeper coaches
* 6 Sleeper coaches
* 6 General
* 6 General
* 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
* 2 EOGs


== Traction==
== Traction==


Both trains are hauled by a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Ludhiana|Ludhiana Loco Shed]]-based [[WDM-3A]] diesel locomotive from [[Lalkuan]] to [[Amritsar]] and vice versa.
Both trains are hauled by a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Ludhiana|Ludhiana Loco Shed]]-based [[WDP-4D]] EMD locomotive from [[Lalkuan]] to [[Amritsar]] and vice versa.


==Direction reversal==
==Direction reversal==
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