Jaisalmer–Jodhpur Express
The Jaisalmer - Jodhpur Express is an express train belonging to North Western Railway zone that runs between Jaisalmer and Jodhpur Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 14809/14810 train numbers on a daily basis.[1][2][3][4]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 24 February 2014 |
| Current operator(s) | North Western Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Start | Jaisalmer (JSM) |
| Stops | 9 |
| End | Jodhpur Junction (JU) |
| Distance travelled | 299 km (186 mi) |
| Service frequency | Daily [lower-alpha 1] |
| Train number(s) | 14809/14810 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | No |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | On-board Catering E-Catering |
| Observation facilities | ICF Coaches |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 2 |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 48 km/h (30 mph), including halts |
Service
The 14809/Jaisalmer - Jodhpur Express has an average speed of 48 km/hr and covers 299 km in 6h 15m. The 14810/Jodhpur - Jaisalmer Express has an average speed of 43 km/hr and covers 299 km in 7h.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
- Jaisalmer
- Shri Bhadriya Lathi
- Ashapura Gomat
- Pokaran
- Ramdevra
- Phalodi Junction
- Marwar Lohwat
- Osiyan
- Marwar Mathanya
- Raikabag Palace Junction
- Jodhpur Junction
Coach composite
The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 18 coaches :
- 1 AC III Tier
- 2 Sleeper Coaches
- 12 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Traction
Both trains are hauled by an Abu Road Loco Shed based WDP-4D diesel locomotive from Jodhpur to Jaisalmer and vice versa.
Notes
- Runs seven days in a week for every direction.
References
- PTI (21 January 2017). "Rajasthan: 10 coaches of Ranikhet Express derails; no casualties reported". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 21 October 2018.
- 10 coaches of Ranikhet Express derail in Rajasthan
- Jaisalmer-Jodhpur-Jaisalmer express stop at Marwad Lohavat station
- Cancelled Train on 22-May
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