Malani Express Explained

Malani Express
Type:Express
Operator:Northern zone
Start: (DLI)
End: (BME)
Distance:827km (514miles)
Journey Time:16h 21m
Frequency:Daily
Class:AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating:No
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:On-board catering
E-catering
Observation:ICF coach
Entertainment:No
Baggage:No
Other Facilities:Below the seats
Stock:2
Speed:51km/h, including halts

The Malani Express is an Express train belonging to Northern Railway zone that runs between and Barmer in India. It is currently being operated with 14659/14660 train numbers on a daily basis.[1] [2]

Coach composition

The train has standard ICF rakes with a maximum speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 18 coaches:

Traction

Both trains are hauled by an Abu Road Loco Shed-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive from Old Delhi to Jodhpur. From Jodhpur, trains are hauled by an Abu Road Loco Shed-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive to Jaisalmer, and return.

Direction reversal

Train reverses its direction 2 times:

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 14646/14645 Shalimar Express and 14661/14662 Delhi–Barmer Link Express.

See also

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.nr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=5447&did=1463051006970320B0A61129CC696101D75519279A0CF.web91 Mega Traffic Block For RRI Commissioning and Remodelling of Jodhpur Yard from 16.05.2016 to 09.06.2016
  2. http://www.nr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=4475&id=0,4,268 PERMANENT AUGMENTATION OF TRAINS