Sambalpur–Jammu Tawi Express Explained

Sambalpur–Jammu Tawi Express
Type:Express
Operator:East Coast Railway
Start: (SBP)
Stops:66
End: (JAT)
Distance:2348km (1,459miles)
Journeytime:51h 10m
Frequency:4 days a week
Class:AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating:No
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:Available
Observation:Large windows
Baggage:No
Otherfacilities:Below the seats
Stock:LHB coach
Trainnumber:18309 / 18310
Speed:47km/h average including halts

The 18309 / 18310 Sambalpur–Jammu Tawi Express is an Express train belonging to East Coast Railway zone that runs between and in India. It is currently being operated with 18309/18310 train numbers on a daily basis.[1] [2] [3]

Service

The 18309/Sambalpur–Jammu Tawi Express has an average speed of 46 km/h and covers 2348 km in 51h 25m. The 18310/Jammu Tawi–Sambalpur Express has an average speed of 47 km/h and covers 2348 km in 49h 40m.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition

The train has LHB rakes with a maximum speed of 130 km/h. The train consists of 21 coaches:

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Santragachi Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Sambalpur to Jammu Tawi.

Slip coaches

The train used to get attached/detached to/from 18101/18102 Muri Express at to continue till Jammu Tawi. This system was in used till March 2020.

Direction reversal

The train reverses its direction twice at:

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. https://web.archive.org/web/20170803172459/https://www.telegraphindia.com/1170325/jsp/jharkhand/story_142481.jsp#.WNaW49J97IU More berths for train to south
  2. http://www.ser.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,423&dcd=1453&did=14823224184834A5FB2F24DEC67388B65A355CB006314.web91 REGULATION OF SER TRAINS
  3. https://web.archive.org/web/20170803171636/https://www.telegraphindia.com/1161223/jsp/jharkhand/story_126217.jsp#.WFyxldJ97IU Jalandhar stop for Amritsar trains – Repair work forces change in schedule