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Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Hazrat Nizamuddin AC Express
The 22109 / 22110 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Hazrat Nizamuddin AC Express was an AC Superfast Express express train belonging to Indian Railways – Central Railway zone that ran between Lokmanya Tilak Terminus and in India. It operated as train number 22109 from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus-Hazrat Nizamuddin and as train number 22110 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi. Rolling stock The 22109 / 10 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Hazrat Nizamuddin AC Express had 1 AC First Class, 4 AC 2 tier, 12 AC 3 tier and 2 End on Generator coaches. In addition, it carried a pantry car. All the coaches were modern high-speed LHB coach that are manufactured in Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala and Modern Coach Factory, Raebareli. 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 22109 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Hazrat Nizamuddin AC Ex ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
AC Express (Indian Railways)
Air Conditioned Express or AC Express is a series of Express trains in India, superfast air conditioned trains of Indian Railways that links major cities of India. These trains have the second highest priority within the Indian Railway network, after the premium trains of Indian Railways. As of date, there are 25 such AC Express operating in Indian Railways. History The history of AC Express trains dates back to the Deluxe Express, which were the first air-conditioned trains of Indian Railways, connecting important cities across India. These trains were fully air-conditioned, had minimal stops, and operated at maximum speeds. The Howrah-bound Poorva Express and the Mumbai-bound Paschim Express were the first AC Express trains, originally known as the Deluxe AC Express. However, after the introduction of Rajdhani Express in 1969 and its subsequent fleet expansion, these trains lost their status as full air-conditioned trains. The second type of AC Express was introduced in 199 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
WAP-7
The Indian locomotive class WAP-7 is a class of 25 kV AC electric locomotives that was developed in 1999 by Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) for Indian Railways. The model name stands for broad gauge (W), AC Current (A), Passenger traffic (P) locomotive, 7th generation (7). They entered service in 2000. A total of 1909 WAP-7 have been built, with more units being built at CLW, Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW) and Patiala Locomotive Works (PLW). The WAP-7 has been serving passengers for Indian Railways since their introduction in 1999. It is a passenger variant of the WAG-9 freight locomotive with a modified gear ratio to pull lighter loads at higher speeds. With an output of 6,125 hp, it is the most powerful passenger locomotive in the Indian Railways fleet, and the most numerous passenger locomotive in India. The WAP-7 is capable of hauling 24 coach trains at speeds . It also capable of hauling 26 coaches trains at speeds of 130 km/h. History The WAP-7 is largely used b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mumbai Rajdhani Express
Mumbai ( ; ), also known as Bombay ( ; its official name until 1995), is the capital city of the Indian state of Maharashtra. Mumbai is the financial capital and the most populous city proper of India with an estimated population of 12.5 million (1.25 crore). Mumbai is the centre of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, the seventh-most populous metropolitan area in the world with a population of over 23 million (2.3 crore). Mumbai lies on the Konkan coast on the west coast of India and has a deep natural harbour. In 2008, Mumbai was named an alpha world city. Mumbai has the highest number of billionaires out of any city in Asia. The seven islands that constitute Mumbai were earlier home to communities of Marathi language-speaking Koli people. For centuries, the seven islands of Bombay were under the control of successive indigenous rulers before being ceded to the Portuguese Empire, and subsequently to the East India Company in 1661, as part of the dowry of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maharashtra Sampark Kranti Express
The 12907 / 12908 Maharashtra Sampark Kranti Express is a Sampark Kranti Superfast Express train that operates between in Mumbai and in Delhi, India. Background This train was introduced as one of the Sampark Kranti trains announced by the then-Railway Minister Nitish Kumar in the 2004/2005 rail budget. It originally departed from and, after a stop at , ran non-stop to , except for operational halts. Due to low ridership, the operational stops were changed to commercial stops. It now also halts at and for crew changes. It formerly used ICF coach cars, but has used LHB rakes cars since 15 January 2017. Coach composition The train uses standard LHB rakes cars and has a maximum speed of 130 km/h. The train consists of 22 coaches: * 1 AC I Tier * 2 AC II Tier * 6 AC III Tier * 8 Sleeper coaches + SLR * 1 Pantry car * 3 General * 1 End-on Generator Stoppage * * * * * * Traction As the Western Railway has switched to AC traction, is now an operational hal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Delhi Sarai Rohilla–Bandra Terminus Garib Rath Express
The 12215 / 12216 Delhi Sarai Rohilla–Bandra Terminus Garib Rath Express is a Superfast Express train of the Garib Rath category belonging to Indian Railways – Northern Railway zone that runs between and in India. It has Ghaziabad-based WAP-5. It operates as train number 12215 from Delhi Sarai Rohilla to Bandra Terminus and as train number 12216 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Maharashtra. When the train was introduced, it ran only up to being subsequently extended to Mumbai Bandra Terminus. Service * The 12215 Delhi Sarai Rohilla–Bandra Terminus Garib Rath Express covers the distance of 1431 kilometres in 22 hours 50 mins (63 km/h). * The 12216 Bandra Terminus–Delhi Sarai Rohilla Garib Rath Express covers the distance of 1431 kilometres in 23 hours 30 mins (61 km/h). As the average speed of the train is above , as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge. It touc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bandra Terminus–Hazrat Nizamuddin Yuva Express
The 12247 / 12248 Bandra Terminus–Hazrat Nizamuddin Yuva Express is a Yuva Express train belonging to Indian Railways that run between Bandra Terminus and in India. It operates as train number 12247 from Bandra Terminus to Hazrat Nizamuddin and as train number 12248 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh & Delhi. Coach composition The 12248/12247 Hazrat Nizamuddin - Bandra Terminus Yuva Express has currently 11 AC 3 Tier and 6 AC Economy Chair Car coaches. As with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand. Service 12247 Bandra Terminus–Hazrat Nizamuddin Yuva Express covers the distance of 1366 kilometres in 17 hours 05 mins (81.15 km/h). 12248 Hazrat Nizamuddin–Bandra Terminus Yuva Express covers the distance of 1366 kilometres in 17 hours 45 mins (77.32 km/h). As the average speed of the train is more tha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bandra Terminus–Hazrat Nizamuddin Garib Rath Express
The 12909 / 12910 Bandra Terminus–Hazrat Nizamuddin Garib Rath Express is a Superfast Express train of the Garib Rath Express category belonging to Indian Railways –Western Railway zone that runs between Bandra Terminus and in India . Currently it is the fastest Garib Rath Express in Indian Railways . It operates as train number 12909 from Bandra Terminus to Hazrat Nizamuddin and as train number 12910 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan & Delhi. Coaches The 12909 / 10 Bandra Terminus–Hazrat Nizamuddin Garib Rath Express was having 15 AC 3 tier & 4 AC Chair Car coaches. There is 1 EOG each at both the ends.Now it has 20 AC 3 tier coaches Service 12909 Bandra Terminus–Hazrat Nizamuddin Garib Rath Express covers the distance of 1367 kilometres in 16 hours 45 mins (82 km/h) and in 16 hours 45 mins as 12910 Hazrat Nizamuddin–Bandra Terminus Garib Rath Express (82 km/h) making it the 2nd fa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bandra Terminus–Hazrat Nizamuddin AC Superfast Express
Bandra (Indian English, [bæːɳɖɾa]) is a coastal suburb located in Mumbai, the largest city of the Konkan division in Maharashtra, India. The area is located to the immediate north of the River Mithi, which separates Bandra from the Mumbai City district. It is the third-largest commercial hub in Maharashtra, after the Mumbai City and Pune, primarily aided by the Bandra Kurla Complex. Before the opening of Khar Road railway station on 1 July 1924, Bandra was a larger area and included the present day Khar, Mumbai, Khar neighbourhood. It was considered too large a suburb to be served by one railway station, and a railway station was established to give the northern part of Bandra closer access to the Western Railway (India), Western Railway line. This eventually led to Khar being considered a separate suburb. However, to this day, the two adjoined Suburb, suburbs make up one homogeneous zone. A number of prominent residents of Bandra are celebrities or VIPs who are active in Hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
