Durg–Jammu Tawi Superfast Express Explained

Durg–Jammu Tawi Superfast Express
Type:Superfast
Operator:South East Central Railway
Start: (DURG)
Stops:17
End: (JAT)
Distance:1873km (1,164miles)
Journeytime:33h 10m
Frequency:Weekly
Class:AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:Available
Baggage:No
Stock:LHB coach
Trainnumber:12549 / 12550
Speed:61km/h average including halts

The Durg–Jammu Tawi Superfast Express is a Superfast train belonging to South East Central Railway zone that runs between and in India. It is currently being operated with 12549/12550 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1] [2] [3]

Service

The 12549/Durg–Jammu Tawi Superfast Express has an average speed of 56 km/hrand covers in 33 h 10 min. The 12550/Jammu Tawi–Durg Weekly Superfast Express has an average speed of 56 km/h and covers 1873 km in 33 h 10 m.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition

The train has standard LHB rakes with a maximum speed of 160 km/h. The train consists of 24 coaches :

As it shares its rake with 12834 Durg–Hazrat Nizamuddin Chhattisgarh Sampark Kranti, it has been replaced with LHB coach.

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Tuglakabad-based WAP-7 locomotive from Jammu to Bilaspur, from Bilaspur to Durg both trains are hauled by a Bhilai-based WAP-7 locomotive and vice versa.

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 12823/12824 Chhattisgarh Sampark Kranti Superfast Express.

Direction reversal

The train reverses its direction once:

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