Rishikesh–Barmer Express Explained

Rishikesh–Barmer Express
Type:Express
Locale:Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab & Rajasthan
Operator:North Western Railway
Start: (RKSH)
Stops:40
End: (BME)
Distance:1190km (740miles)
Journeytime:24hrs 10mins
Frequency:Daily
Class:AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating:No
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:On-board catering,
E-catering
Observation:Large windows
Baggage:No
Otherfacilities:Below the seats
Stock:LHB coach
Trainnumber:14887 / 14888
Speed:50km/h average including halts.

The 14887 / 14888 Rishikesh–Barmer Express is an Express train belonging to North Western Railway zone that runs between and in India. It is currently being operated with 14887/14888 train numbers on a daily basis.[1] [2]

Service

The 14887/Rishikesh–Barmer Express has an average speed of 50 km/h and covers 1190 km in 24h 10m. The 14888/Barmer–Rishikesh Express has an average speed of 50 km/h and covers 1190 km in 24h 10m.

Route & halts

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition

The train has LHB rakes with max speed of 130 kmph. The train consists of 17 coaches:

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Ludhiana Loco Shed-based WDP-4D diesel locomotive from Rishikesh to Bathinda Junction. From Bathinda Junction it is hauled by a Bhagat Ki Kothi Loco Shed-based WDP-4B / WDP-4D diesel locomotive until Barmer and vice versa.

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 14815/14816 Shri Ganganagar–Rishikesh Express.

Direction reversal

The train reverses its direction once at:

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/bid-to-derail-train-near-patiala-railway-station-narrow-escape-for-400/story-afbm1GGlHuPIxixxSuLP5M.html Bid to derail train near Patiala railway station, narrow escape for 400
  2. http://www.hindustantimes.com/videos/cities/watch-passengers-push-train-manually/video-nZxnwKPA3tnVEvkTArquiL.html Passengers push train manually