Delhi Sarai Rohilla–Firozpur Intercity Express

The 14625 / 26 Delhi Sarai Rohilla - Firozpur Cantonment Intercity Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways Northern Railway zone that runs between Delhi Sarai Rohilla and Firozpur Cantonment in India.[1]

Delhi Sarai Rohilla - Firozpur Cantonment Intercity Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service9 August 2013; 10 years ago (2013-08-09)
Current operator(s)Northern Railway zone
Route
TerminiDelhi Sarai Rohilla
Firozpur Cantonment
Stops14
Distance travelled381 km (237 mi)
Average journey time7 hours 55 mins
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)14625 / 14626
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, general unreserved,
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesNo
Observation facilitiesRake Sharing with 14623/14624 Patalkot Express
Technical
Rolling stockStandard Indian Railways Coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed50.5 km/h (31 mph)

It operates as train number 14625 from Delhi Sarai Rohilla to Firozpur Cantonment and as train number 14626 in the reverse direction serving the states of Haryana & Delhi.

Coaches

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The 14625 / 26 Delhi Sarai Rohilla - Firozpur Cantonment Intercity Express has one AC 2 Tier, one AC 3 Tier, five sleeper class, six general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It does not carry a pantry car coach.[2]

As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Service

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The 14625 Delhi Sarai Rohilla - Firozpur Cantonment Intercity Express covers the distance of 381 km (237 mi) in 7 hours 50 mins (49 km/h) and in 7 hours 20 mins as the 14626 Firozpur Cantonment - Delhi Sarai Rohilla Intercity Express (52 km/h).

As the average speed of the train is less than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routing

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The 14625 / 26 Delhi Sarai Rohilla - Firozpur Cantonment Intercity Express runs from Delhi Sarai Rohilla via Rohtak Junction, Jind Junction, Jakhal Junction, Bathinda Junction to Firozpur Cantonment.

Traction

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As the route is going to be electrified, a Bathinda Junction based WDM-3A diesel locomotive pulls the train to its destination.

References

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  1. ^ [1], amarujala.com, 9 November 2016
  2. ^ [2], jagran.com, 22 September 2016
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