The 14853 / 54 / 63 / 64 / 65 / 66 Jodhpur–Varanasi Junction Marudhar Express is an
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train belonging to
Indian Railways
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North Western Railway zone
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that runs between & in India.
It operates as train number 14854 / 64 / 66 from Jodhpur Junction to Varanasi Junction and as train number 14853 / 63 / 65 in the reverse direction, serving the states of
Uttar Pradesh
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Rajasthan
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. It is the fastest train between Jaipur and Lucknow and one of the most important train of NWR.
The word Marudhar translates as Master of Air.
Coaches
The 14853 / 54 / 63 / 64 / 65 / 66 Jodhpur–Varanasi Junction Marudhar Express has 2 AC 2 tier, 3 AC 3 tier, 12 Sleeper class, 4 General Unreserved & 2 SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) coaches hence total 23 coaches. It does not carry a
pantry car
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As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service
* 14854 Jodhpur–Varanasi Junction Marudhar Express covers the distance of in 24 hours 45 mins (48.61 km/h).
* 14853 Varanasi Junction–Jodhpur Marudhar Express covers the distance of in 24 hours 30 mins (49.10 km/h).
* 14864 Jodhpur–Varanasi Junction Marudhar Express covers the distance of in 22 hours 50 mins (50.85 km/h).
* 14863 Varanasi Junction-Jodhpur Marudhar Express covers the distance of in 23 hours 35 mins (49.31 km/h).
* 14866 Jodhpur–Varanasi Junction Marudhar Express covers the distance of in 23 hours 45 mins (49.64 km/h).
* 14865 Varanasi Junction-Jodhpur Marudhar Express covers the distance of in 23 hours 35 mins (50.08 km/h).
As the average speed of the train is below , as per Indian Railways rules, its fare does not include a Superfast surcharge.
Routeing
The 14853 / 54 / 63 / 64 / 65 / 66 Jodhpur–Varanasi Junction Marudhar Express runs from Jodhpur Junction via
Degana Junction, ,
Bharatpur Junction, , ,
Lucknow NR, thereafter (14854 / 53) or
Sultanpur (14864 / 63) or (14866 / 65) to Varanasi Junction.
Traction
The entire route is yet to be fully electrified.
* 14854 / 53 / 66 / 65 Jodhpur–Varanasi Junction Marudhar Express via & – a
Bhagat Ki Kothi
Bhagat Ki Kothi is a place in Rajasthan, near Jodhpur. Bhagat Ki Kothi is famous for the Thar Express. This station connects India and Karachi, Pakistan.
It is also famous for the Taj Hotel and the Lahariya Sweet Home.
Bhagat Ki Kothi is home to ...
-based
WDP-4
The EMD GT46PAC or WDP4 is a passenger-hauling diesel-electric locomotive with AC electric transmission designed by Electro-Motive Diesel, General Motors Electro-Motive Division and built by both GM-EMD and under license by Banaras Locomotive Wo ...
locomotive hauls the train from Jodhpur Junction up to handing over to a
Ghaziabad
Ghaziabad () is a city in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh and a part of Delhi NCR. It is the administrative headquarters of Ghaziabad district and is the largest city in western Uttar Pradesh, with a population of 1,729,000. Ghaziabad Muni ...
-based
WAP-4
The Indian locomotive class WAP-4 is a class of 25 kV AC electric locomotives that was developed in 1993 by Chittaranjan Locomotive Works for Indian Railways. The model name stands for broad gauge (W), AC Current (A), Passenger traffic (P) ...
or
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 until
Lucknow NR following which a
Lucknow
Lucknow (, ) is the capital and the largest city of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh and it is also the second largest urban agglomeration in Uttar Pradesh. Lucknow is the administrative headquarters of the eponymous district and division ...
-based
WDM-3A
The Indian locomotive class WDM-3A is a class of diesel–electric locomotive that was developed in 1993 by Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW), Varanasi for Indian Railways. The model name stands for broad gauge (W), Diesel (D), Mixed traffic (M) ...
locomotive powers the train for the remainder of the journey.
* 14864 / 63 Jodhpur–Varanasi Junction Marudhar Express via
Sultanpur – a
Bhagat Ki Kothi
Bhagat Ki Kothi is a place in Rajasthan, near Jodhpur. Bhagat Ki Kothi is famous for the Thar Express. This station connects India and Karachi, Pakistan.
It is also famous for the Taj Hotel and the Lahariya Sweet Home.
Bhagat Ki Kothi is home to ...
-based
WDP-4
The EMD GT46PAC or WDP4 is a passenger-hauling diesel-electric locomotive with AC electric transmission designed by Electro-Motive Diesel, General Motors Electro-Motive Division and built by both GM-EMD and under license by Banaras Locomotive Wo ...
locomotive hauls the train from Jodhpur Junction up to handing over to a
Ghaziabad
Ghaziabad () is a city in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh and a part of Delhi NCR. It is the administrative headquarters of Ghaziabad district and is the largest city in western Uttar Pradesh, with a population of 1,729,000. Ghaziabad Muni ...
-based
WAP-4
The Indian locomotive class WAP-4 is a class of 25 kV AC electric locomotives that was developed in 1993 by Chittaranjan Locomotive Works for Indian Railways. The model name stands for broad gauge (W), AC Current (A), Passenger traffic (P) ...
or
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 which powers the train for the remainder of the journey.
Operation
* 14854 Jodhpur–Varanasi Junction Marudhar Express via leaves Jodhpur Junction every Monday, Thursday & Saturday and reaches Varanasi Junction the next day.
* 14853 Varanasi Junction–Jodhpur Marudhar Express via leaves Varanasi Junction every Monday, Wednesday & Saturday and reaches Jodhpur Junction the next day.
* 14864 Jodhpur–Varanasi Junction Marudhar Express via
Sultanpur leaves Jodhpur Junction every Tuesday, Friday & Sunday and reaches Varanasi Junction the next day.
* 14863 Varanasi Junction–Jodhpur Marudhar Express via
Sultanpur leaves Varanasi Junction every Tuesday, Friday & Sunday and reaches Jodhpur Junction the next day.
* 14866 Jodhpur–Varanasi Junction Marudhar Express via leaves Jodhpur Junction every Wednesday and reaches Varanasi Junction the next day.
* 14865 Varanasi Junction–Jodhpur Marudhar Express via leaves Varanasi Junction every Thursday and reaches Jodhpur Junction the next day.
See also
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Varanasi Junction railway station
Varanasi Junction railway station (station code: BSB), also known as Varanasi Cantt railway station, is the main railway station serving the city of Varanasi. The other key railway stations in Varanasi Metro area are (formerly Manduadih), , P ...
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Jodhpur Junction railway station
Jodhpur railway station (station code:- JU) is a major railway station located in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India. The railway station is under the administrative control of North Western Railway of Indian Railways. Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnav ...
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Marudhar Express (via Pratapgarh)
The Marudhar Express is an Express train belonging to North Western Railway zone that runs between and in India. It is currently being operated with 14865/14866 train numbers on a weekly basis.
Service
The 14866/Marudhar Express has an aver ...
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Marudhar Express (via Sultanpur)
The Marudhar Express is an Express train belonging to North Western Railway zone that runs between and in India. It is currently being operated with 14863/14864 train numbers on thrice in a week basis.
Service
The 14864/Marudhar Express ha ...
References
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Passenger trains originating from Varanasi
Transport in Jodhpur
Named passenger trains of India
Rail transport in Rajasthan