Haridwar–Shri Ganganagar Intercity Express Explained

Haridwar - Shri Ganganagar Intercity Express
Type:Express
Operator:North Western Railway zone
Stops:19
Distance:487km (303miles)
Journey Time:9 hours 55 mins
Frequency:Daily
Class:AC Chair car, general unreserved, Chair car
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:No
Catering:No
Observation:Rake Sharing with 12481 / 12482 Delhi - Sri Ganganagar Intercity Express & 14731 / 14732 Delhi - Fazilka Intercity Express
Stock:Standard Indian Railways Coaches
Trainnumber:14711 / 14712
Speed:50.5km/h

The 14711 / 12 Haridwar - Shri Ganganagar Intercity Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways North Western Railway zone that runs between and in India.[1]

It operates as train number 14711 from to and as train number 14712 in the reverse direction serving the states of Uttrakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab & Rajasthan.

Coaches

The 14711 / 12 Haridwar - Shri Ganganagar Intercity Express has one AC 3 Tier, one AC Chair Car, four chair car, seven general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It does not carry a pantry car coach.[2]

As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Service

The 14711 - Intercity Express covers the distance of 487km (303miles) in 9 hours 50 mins (49 km/h) and in 9 hours 20 mins as the 14712 - Intercity Express (52 km/h).

As the average speed of the train is less than 55km/h, as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routing

The 14711 / 12 Haridwar - Shri Ganganagar Intercity Express runs from via,,,, to .

Traction

As the route is going to be electrified, a based WDM-3A diesel locomotive pulls the train to its destination.

External links

Notes and References

  1. https://www.bhaskar.com/news/c-10-trains-delayed-due-to-fog-jp0731-NOR.html
  2. http://www.tribuneindia.com/2014/20140419/battrib.htm#10