The 22421 /22 Salasar Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to

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that runs between and in India. It operates as train number 22421 from Delhi Sarai Rohilla to Bhagat Ki Kothi and as train number 22422 in the reverse direction, serving the states of

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Change of train number

# 14705->22421 # 14706->22422

Coaches

The 22421 / 22 Salasar Express has 1 First Class AC Coach, 1 AC 2 tier, 3 AC 3 tier, 7 Sleeper Class, 6 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 22421 Delhi Sarai Rohilla–Bhagat Ki Kothi Salasar Express covers the distance of in 11 hours 15 mins (55 km/h) and in 11 hours 15 mins as 22422 Bhagat Ki Kothi–Delhi Sarai Rohilla Salasar Express (55 km/h). As the average speed of the train is above , as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routeing

The 22421 / 22 Salasar Express runs from Delhi Sarai Rohilla via , Loharu,

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, Merta Road to Bhagat Ki Kothi.

Traction

As large sections of the route are yet to be fully electrified, a Bhagat Ki Kothi-based

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/ WDP-4B / WDP-4D locomotive powers the train for its entire journey.

References

External links

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