Firozpur–Rameswaram Humsafar Express Explained

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Firozpur Cantonment – Rameswaram Humsafar Express
Type:Humsafar Express
Locale:Punjab,Haryana Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh & Tamil Nadu
First:
  • (Inaugural)
  • (extended up to)
Operator:Northern Railway
Start: (FZR)
Stops:41
End: (RMM)
Distance:3544km (2,202miles)
Journeytime:60.5 hours (Approx.)
Frequency:Weekly
Seating:No
Sleeping:Couchette car
Catering:On-board Catering
Observation:Large windows
Baggage:Overhead racks
Baggage carriage
Stock:LHB Humsafar
El:25 kV AC, 50 Hz
Trainnumber:20973 / 20974
Map State:collapsed

The 20973/20974 Firozpur – Rameswaram Humsafar Express is an express train of the Indian Railways connecting with . It is currently being operated with 20973/20974 train numbers on a weekly basis. After its extension from Ajmer to Firozpur, It became as the Longest Running Humsafar category train by just surpassing SMVT Bangalore Agartala Humsafar express. And also became as 5th longest train service by Indian Railways.

Background

The inaugural service, bearing train number No.09603 of this service was launched on 27 September 2018 at by Speaker of the Lok Sabha, Sumitra Mahajan.[1] [2] [3] The regular services are scheduled to commencing from 2 October 2018 at on every Tuesdays and 6 October 2018 at on every Saturdays bearing train numbers 20974 and 20973 respectively.[4] [5] It was then extended to Firozpur Cantonment from 2 October 2023.

Rakes

The service is completely fitted with 3-tier AC coaches designed by Indian Railways with features like LED screen display to show information about stations, train speed and will have announcement system as well, Vending machines for tea, coffee and milk, Bio toilets in compartments as well as CCTV cameras.[6] [7] [8] Apart from 16 AC 3-tier coaches earmarked for passengers, the train will also have 1 Pantry Car and 2 End-on Generator coaches.[3] [9]

Route

This weekly service originates every Saturday traverses about through,,,,,,,,,,, (Indore Suburban),,,,,,,,,, and reaching on Tuesdays. On the return journey, it leaves the same Tuesday traverses the same route and reaches Firozpur Cantonment on Fridays.[4] It takes 62 hours approximately to completely the service at a rate of .[5] [9]

Developments

There are also demands for this train to make a stop at Ramanathapuram, Paramakudi, Sivagangai Karaikudi Junction and Vriddhachalam Junction.[10] [11] as this train runs with low patronage between Chennai Egmore and Rameswaram.

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Notes and References

  1. WesternRly. Western Railway zone. 1045164443896672256. 27 September 2018 . Moving towards better connectivity & infrastructure. Smt. @S_MahajanLS to start new Ajmer-Rameshwaram Humsafar Exp via Ratlam-Laxmibai Nagar(Indore). Also laying of foundation stone for proposed station building at Dr. Ambedkar Nagar & Tunnel T1 on new Indore-Dahod rail line.. 29 September 2018.
  2. WesternRly. Western Railway zone. 1045287105197469696. 27 September 2018 . A new train, Ajmer-Rameshwaram Humsafar Express, was flagged off through video conferencing by Speaker, Lok Sabha Smt. Sumitra Mahajan. This train will run via Ratlam-Laxmibai Nagar (Indore), benefitting the passengers with direct connectivity to Rameshwaram. @RatlamDRM. 29 September 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181230204146/https:/twitter.com/WesternRly/status/1045287105197469696. 30 December 2018.
  3. News: Devanjana . Nag . Indian Railways to introduce Humsafar Express between Ajmer-Rameswaram; 5 things to know about the new train . 29 September 2018 . . 27 September 2018. 26 October 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181026184451/https://www.financialexpress.com/infrastructure/railways/indian-railways-to-introduce-humsafar-express-between-ajmer-rameswaram-5-things-to-know-about-the-new-train/1328576/.
  4. News: New express train between Ajmer Jn-Rameswaram . 29 September 2018 . . 26 September 2018 . Hyderabad. https://web.archive.org/web/20181026182642/http://www.uniindia.com/new-express-train-between-ajmer-jn-rameswaram/states/news/1362414.html. 26 October 2018.
  5. SCRailwayIndia. South Central Railway zone. 1044951987844861952. 26 September 2018 .
    1. Introduction of New #Humsafar Weekly Express between Ajmer Jn – Rameswaram (via Vijayawada) @RailMinIndia
    . 29 September 2018. 30 December 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181230204732/https://twitter.com/SCRailwayIndia/status/1044951987844861952.
  6. News: First look of Humsafar Express: An all new 3-Tier AC train . 29 September 2018 . . . 15 September 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20180929190148/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/slideshows/infrastructure/first-look-of-humsafar-express-an-all-new-3-tier-ac-train/slideshow/54347422.cms. 29 September 2018.
  7. News: Indian Railways introduce upgraded 'Humsafar Express' coaches . 29 September 2018 . . . 14 June 2017 . New Delhi. https://web.archive.org/web/20180930034109/https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/indian-railways-introduce-upgraded-humsafar-express-coaches-117061401088_1.html. 30 September 2018.
  8. Web site: Minister of Railways Flags Off Country's First Humsafar Train . . . 29 September 2018 . . 16 December 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20180930034117/http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=155585. 30 September 2018.
  9. News: New train from Rameswaram to Ajmer. . 29 September 2018 . 29 September 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181230205554/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/new-train/article25076465.ece. 30 December 2018.
  10. News: Correspondent. Special. 2019-06-26. Karti Chidambaram for re-scheduling of some trains. en-IN. The Hindu. 2021-12-31. 0971-751X.
  11. Web site: Train Schedules . www.indiarailinfo.com . 13 February 2024 . indiarailinfo.com.

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