Bhagalpur–Ajmer Express Explained

Bhagalpur–Ajmer Express
Type:Express
Operator:Eastern Railways
Start: (BGP)
Stops:19
End: (AII)
Distance:1749km (1,087miles)
Journeytime:34h 50m
Frequency:Weekly
Class:AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating:No
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:On-board catering
E-catering
Observation:Rake sharing with 12349/12350 Bhagalpur–New Delhi Weekly Superfast Express
Baggage:No
Otherfacilities:Below the seats
Stock:LHB coach
Trainnumber:13423 / 13424
Speed:51km/h average including halts

The 13423 / 13424 Bhagalpur–Ajmer Express is an Express train belonging to Eastern Railway zone that runs between and in India. It is currently being operated with 13423/13424 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1] [2] [3] [4]

Service

The 13423/Bhagalpur–Ajmer Express has an average speed of 50 km/h and covers 1749 km in 34h 50m. The 13424/Ajmer–Bhagalpur Weekly Express has an average speed of 49 km/h and covers 1749 km in 35h 35m.

Route & halts

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition

The train has advanced LHB rakes with max speed of 130 kmph. The train consists of 22 coaches:

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Howrah Loco Shed-based WAP-7 locomotive from Bhagalpur to Ajmer Junction and vice versa.

Direction reversal

Train reverses its direction 2 times:

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 12349/12350 Bhagalpur–New Delhi Weekly Superfast Express

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/City/Patna/SMS-web-based-housekeeping-service-on-8-trains/articleshow/50634021.cms SMS, web-based housekeeping service on 8 trains
  2. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/Railway-passengers-experience-changes-from-scorn-to-smile/articleshow/50637191.cms Railway passengers experience changes from ‘scorn to smile’
  3. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/five-trains-to-stop-at-sultanganj-station/articleshow/59584281.cms Five trains to stop at Sultanganj station
  4. http://www.dailypioneer.com/state-editions/move-to-find-alternative-route-for-cancelled-dc-trains.html Move to Find Alternative for Cancelled DC Trains