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Intercity Express (Indian Railways)
The Intercity Express is an express-train service in India which connects major railway junctions and state capitals. These act as long-distance reserved and unreserved suburban trains with sitting accommodation (AC Chair Car - CC and Second Sitting - 2S). These are quite fast and maintain a high average speed for short distances along with priority over other trains. History The first named intercity train (Flying Ranee) was introduced in 1906 for providing connections between two cities from one state to other various states in India. The train left Surat station for Mumbai Central station to cover a distance of 264 km in 5 hrs 28 min and ran weekly from 1906 to 1939 when it was discontinued due to World War II. Since then, it has been discontinued and restarted several times. It finally resumed operations on 1 November 1950 and has been running ever since. The Mumbai CSMT–Pune Deccan Queen Express, the second named intercity train in India, was introduced on 15 Februa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
States Of India
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Gita Jayanti Express
Gita Jayanti Express is an express train of the Indian Railways connecting in Madhya Pradesh and of Haryana. It is currently being operated with 11841/11842 train numbers on a daily basis. The train undergoes rake reversal at . Service The 11841/Gita Jayanti Express has an average speed of 46 km/h and covers 824 km in 18 hrs 5 mins. 11842/Gita Jayanti Express has an average speed of 48 km/h and 824 km in 17 hrs 5 mins. Route and halts The important halts of the train are: * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Coach composition The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 23 coaches: * 1 1st AC cum AC 2-tier * 1 2-tier AC * 2 3-tier AC * 7 Sleeper class * 10 General * 2 Second-class Luggage/parcel van Traction Both trains are hauled by a Ghaziabad Loco Shed-based WAP-7 The Indian locomotive class WAP-7 is a class of 25 Volt, kV Alternating current, AC Electric locomotive, electric locomotives t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhagirathi Express
Bhagirathi Express (13103/13104) is a normal Mail/Express type train of Indian Railways linking Kolkata with the Murshidabad district in the state of West Bengal. This is a short-distance running express and covers its journey within a day. This train is very popular among tourists who use it to go for weekend trip to the historical town of Murshidabad. This train covers 227.6 kilometers of distance at a speed of 49 km/h and through its journey it passes through important stations like Ranaghat, Krishnanagar, Bethuadahari, Plassey, Beldanga, Berhampore, Murshidabad, Jiaganj, Lalgola. Facilities AC chair car, Second class sitting, General type of coaches are available in this train. All the classes except general class requires prior reservation. Tatkal scheme is available in this train, whereas pantry car facility is not available. Throughout its journey it is hauled by WAP-5 or WAP-7 The Indian locomotive class WAP-7 is a class of 25 Volt, kV Alternating current, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tebhaga Express
Tebhaga Express is an Express train belonging to Eastern Railway Zone that runs between Kolkata Kolkata (, or , ; also known as Calcutta , the official name until 2001) is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal, on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River west of the border with Bangladesh. It is the primary business, comme ... and Balurghat. References External links Indian Railways website Transport in Kolkata Named passenger trains of India Rail transport in West Bengal Express trains in India {{India-express-train-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shantiniketan Express
The 12337 / 12338 Shantiniketan Express is a Express train of the Indian Railways connecting in West Bengal and of West Bengal. It is currently being operated with 12337/12338 train numbers on a daily basis. Service The 12337/ Shantiniketan Express has an average speed of 65 km/h and covers 146 km in 2 hrs 15 mins. 12338/Shantiniketan Express has an average speed of 59 km/h and 146 km in 2 hrs 30 mins. Route & Halts The important halts of the train are: * * * * Schedule The schedule of this 12337/12338 Howrah–Bolpur Shantiniketan Express is given below:- Coach composition The train has LHB rake. The train consists of 18 coaches: * 2 A.C. Chair Car * 1 Reserved Chair Car * 13 General coaches * 2 generator car Traction Both trains are hauled by a Howrah-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Howrah to Bolpur and vice versa. Rake sharing It shares its rake with the Agniveena Express and the Coalfield Express. See also * Howrah Juncti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hazarduari Express
The 13113 / 13114 Hazarduari Express is a Express-type train of Indian Railways connecting Kolkata with Lalgola in Murshidabad district of West Bengal. Named after the famous Hazarduari Palace, a famous tourist destination of Murshidabad. It is a daytime train covering 225 kilometers at an average speed of 50 km/h. Facilities An advance reservation period of 60 days is available for this train. Two AC chair cars, 2 Second class sitting coach, 6 general sitting coach including guard coach cum luggage break van are available in it. Pantry car service is not available in it. Traction Both trains are hauled by a Howrah-based WAP-5 / WAP-7 The Indian locomotive class WAP-7 is a class of 25 Volt, kV Alternating current, AC Electric locomotive, electric locomotives that was developed in 1999 by Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) for Indian Railways. The model name stands for 5 ft 6 ... locomotive on its entire journey. Route & Halts * * * * * * * * * * * * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ganadevata Express
The 13017 / 13018 Ganadevata Express is an important Express-type day-running train operated by Indian Railways; it connects Kolkata with Azimganj, a town in Murshidabad district of West Bengal. It runs daily between Howrah and Azimganj. The Ganadevata express is used extensively by pilgrims going to visit the Tarapith temple of Rampurhat. It previously ran between Howrah and Rampurhat, and was later extended to run to Azimganj; it covers 278 kilometers distance at an average speed of 47 kmph. Coach types in the train include AC chair car, second class sitting, and general, but it does not have a pantry car. All the classes except general class require reservations. The train leaves Howrah junction at 06:05 to arrive at Azmiganj Junction at 12:00, and leaves Azmiganj at 15:40 to arrive at Howrah at 21:45.Timetable India Rail informat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ashram Express
The 12915 / 12916 Ashram A.C Express is an A.C Superfast Express train that runs between and Old Delhi in India. It is a daily service. It operates as train number 12915 from Ahmedabad Junction to Old Delhi and as train number 12916 in the reverse direction. The train's route runs on a broad-gauge section converted from metre gauge in the 1990s. During the metre gauge era, this train ran as the 505-MG / 506-MG Ashram Express. This was the 2nd fastest train in – Mainline after 501-MG / 502-MG Delhi Junction– Pink City MG Express. Coaches The 12915 / 12916 Ashram Express presently has 1 AC 1st Class, 1 AC 1st Class cum AC 2 tier, 1 AC 2 tier, 5 AC 3 tier, 7Sleeper class, 2 General Unreserved coaches & 2 generator cars, from which (1–40) seats of 1st general bogie are reserved for ladies and (41–50) seats are for person with disabilities. As with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand. S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karnavati Express
The 12933 / 12934 Karnavati Superfast Express is one of four express trains belonging to Indian Railways that offer Chair Car services between (ADI) and (MMCT) in India. It operates as train number 12934 from Ahmedabad Junction to Mumbai Central and as train number 12933 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Maharashtra & Gujarat. The other Chair Car trains which run between the two cities are 12931/32 Mumbai Central–Ahmedabad Double Decker Express, 22953/54 Gujarat Superfast Express and the 12009/10 Mumbai Central–Ahmedabad Shatabdi Express. Karnavati was the name of a city that existed where Ahmedabad stands today. That was before the Mughal period. Coaches Karnavati Superfast Express is composed of four AC Chair Cars, 14 2nd Class seating cars, 2 General Unreserved coaches, 1 Pantry car and two 2 Luggage Cum Generator coaches. The conventional rakes were replaced by Linke-Hofmann Busch (LHB) coaches for this train in 2014. As with most train services in In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gujarat Superfast Express
The 22953 / 22954 Gujarat Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian Railways Indian Railways (IR) is a statutory body under the ownership of Ministry of Railways, Government of India that operates India's national railway system. It manages the fourth largest national railway system in the world by size, with a tot ... that run between and in India. It operates as train number 22953 from Mumbai Central to Ahmedabad Junction and as train number 22954 in the reverse direction. Coaches 22953/22954 Gujarat Superfast Express presently has 3 AC Chair Car, 2 1st Class, 10 2nd Class seating & 8 General Unreserved coaches. As with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand. Service 22953 Gujarat Superfast Express covers the distance of 491 kilometres in 9 hours (55 km/hr) & 9 hours 25 mins as 22954 Gujarat Superfast Express (55 km/hr). As the average speed of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gujarat Queen
The 19033 / 19034 Gujarat Queen is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways that run between and in India. It operates as train number 19033 from Valsad to Ahmedabad Junction and as train number 19034 in the reverse direction. Coaches Gujarat Queen presently has 3 AC Chair Car, 3 2nd Class seating & 11 General Unreserved coaches. As with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand. Service 19033 Gujarat Queen covers the distance of 298 kilometres in 6 hours 20 mins (48.32 km/hr) & 6 hours 30 mins as 19034 Gujarat Queen (48.99 km/hr). As the average speed of the train is below 55 km/hr, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare does not include a Superfast surcharge. Route & Halts The important halts of the train are: * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Schedule Gallery File:Gujarat Superfast Express - AC Chair Car coach.jpg, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaghaznagar Express
The 12757 / 58 Kaghaznagar Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian Railways – South Central Railway zone that runs between & in India. It operates as train number 12757 from Secunderabad Junction to Sirpur Kaghaznagar and as train number 12758 in the reverse direction, serving the state of Telangana. Coaches The express has 1 AC Chair Car, 2 II Chair Cars, 17 General Unreserved & 2 SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) coaches. It does not carry a pantry car. As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand. Service The train covers the distance of in 5 hours 10min in both directions. (). As the average speed of the train is above, as per Indian Railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge. Routing The express runs from via Bhongir, , , Jammikunta, Odela, Peddapalli Junction railway station, Ramagundam, Mancherial, Bellampalli and finally reaches terminat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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