Durg–Jammu Tawi Express Explained

Durg–Jammu Tawi Express
Type:Express
Operator:South East Central Railways
Start: (DURG)
Stops:24
End: (JAT)
Distance:1937km (1,204miles)
Journeytime:36h 35m
Frequency:Weekly
Class:AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:On-board catering,
E-catering
Baggage:No
Stock:ICF coach
Trainnumber:18215 / 18216
Speed:53km/h average including halts

The Durg–Jammu Tawi Express is an Express train belonging to South East Central Railway zone that runs between and in India. It is currently being operated with 18215/18216 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1] [2] [3]

Service

The 18215/Durg–Jammu Tawi Express has an average speed of 53 km/h and covers 1937 km in 36h 35m. The 18216/Jammu Tawi–Durg Express has an average speed of 51 km/h and covers 1937 km in 38h 10m.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition

The train has standard ICF rakes with a maximum speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 21 coaches :

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Ghaziabad Loco Shed-based WAP-5 electric locomotive from Durg to Amritsar. From Amritsar trains are hauled by a Ludhiana Loco Shed-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive uptil Pathankot. From Pathankot trains are hauled by a Ghaziabad Loco Shed-based WAP-5 electric locomotive uptil Jammu, and vice versa.

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 18213/18214 Durg–Jaipur Weekly Express.

Direction reversal

The train reverses its direction 1 times:

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/ludhiana/community/passengers-suffer-as-trains-fail-to-run-on-time/180820.html Passengers suffer as trains fail to run on time
  2. http://www.nr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=4885&did=14435174989225580774ADBE417CDAB06C4B5DDD6B772.web91 Cancellation /Partial Cancellation/ Diversion Of Trains Due To Traffic Block On Ambala Division
  3. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ludhiana/20-train-services-hit-by-cabin-overhauling-at-Amritsar/articleshow/48129610.cms 20 train services hit by cabin overhauling at Amritsar