Rajasthan Sampark Kranti Express Explained

Rajasthan Sampark Kranti Express
Type:Sampark Kranti Express
Operator:North Western Railways
Start: (JU)
Stops:6
End: (DEE)
Distance:616km (383miles)
Journeytime:10 hours
Frequency:Tri–weekly
Class:AC First Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:Available
Observation:Large windows
Baggage:Available
Stock:LHB coach
Trainnumber:12463 / 12464
Speed:60km/h average including halts

The 12463 / 12464 Rajasthan Sampark Kranti Express is a Superfast Express train of the Sampark Kranti Express series belonging to Indian RailwaysNorth Western Railway zone that runs between and in India.It operates as train number 12464 from Jodhpur to Sarai Rohilla and as train number 12463 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Delhi & Rajasthan.This train was introduced in the interim budget of 2004 / 05 by the then Railway Minister of India Mr. Nitish Kumar.

Coaches

The 12464 / 12463 Rajasthan Sampark Kranti Express has 1 AC First Class cum AC 2 tier, 1 AC 2 tier, 1 AC 2 AC 3 tier, 3 Sleeper class, 3 General Unreserved & 2 EOG (Seating cum Luggage Rake) coaches. It does not carry a pantry car.[1] In addition, nine coaches of the 22464 / 63 Delhi Sarai Rohilla–Bikaner Rajasthan Sampark Kranti Express are attached / detached from the 12464 / 63 JodhpurDelhi Sarai Rohilla Rajasthan Sampark Kranti Express at .

Service

The 12464 Rajasthan Sampark Kranti Express covers the distance of 616km (383miles) in 10 hours 35 mins (58.20 km/h) and in 10 hours 00 mins as 12463 Rajasthan Sampark Kranti Express (61.60 km/h).

Routeing

The 12464 / 12463 Rajasthan Sampark Kranti Express runs from Jodhpur Junction via,,,,, Delhi Cantt to Delhi Sarai Rohilla.

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Tughlakabad Diesel Loco Shed-based WDM-3A or WDP-4D locomotive on its entire journey.

Notes and References

  1. News: Izaan . khan . Rajasthan Sampark – The Government Services Offering to Common Man . 28 November 2018 . 9 October 2018.