Jodhpur–Indore Express

The 14801 / 14802 Jodhpur-Indore Express is an express train service which runs between Jodhpur Junction of Rajasthan and Indore Junction of Madhya Pradesh. It is currently being operated with 14801/14802 train numbers on a daily basis.[1][2][3]

Jodhpur-Indore Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service4 April 2017; 7 years ago (2017-04-04)
Current operator(s)North Western Railway
Route
TerminiJodhpur Junction (JU)
Indore Junction (INDB)
Stops32
Distance travelled738 km (459 mi)
Average journey time14 hrs 45 mins
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)14801 / 14802
On-board services
Class(es)2nd Seating, AC Chair Car, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesAvailable
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed50 km/h (31 mph) average including halts

Coach composition

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The train consists of 20 LHB coaches;

  • 1 AC Chair Car
  • 3 AC III Tier
  • 2 Sleeper Coaches
  • 3 2nd Seating
  • 9 General Unreserved
  • 2 End On Generator cum SLR.

Service

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The 14801/Jodhpur - Indore Express has an average speed of 47 km/h and covers 740 km in 15 hrs 40 mins.[4]

The 14802/Indore - Jodhpur Express has an average speed of 49 km/h and covers 740 km in 15 hrs 05 mins.[5]

Route and halts

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The important halts of the train are;

Schedule

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Train Number Station Code Departure Station Departure Time Departure Day Arrival Station Arrival Time Arrival Day
14801 JU Jodhpur Junction 07:20 AM Daily Indore Junction 23:00 PM Daily
14802 INDB Indore Junction 04:30 AM Daily Jodhpur Junction 19:35 PM Daily

Rake sharing

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The train shares its rake with 12465/12466 Ranthambore Express.

Direction reversals

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Train reverses its direction twice at:

Traction

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Both trains are hauled by a Bhagat Ki Kothi Loco Shed based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Indore Junction to Jodhpur Junction and vice versa.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Naiduniya
  2. ^ Ajmer Ratlam Express Extended up to Indore via newly Constructed Q-Track Jointly by Smt Sumitra Mahajan Speakerand Prabhu
  3. ^ "Indore-Ajmer train to be flagged off on March 28"
  4. ^ "14801/Jodhpur - Indore Express (via Chittaurgarh)". India Rail Info.
  5. ^ "14802/Indore - Jodhpur Express (via Chittaurgarh)". India Rail Info.