Shri Ganganagar–Jammu Tawi Express Explained

Shri Ganganagar–Jammu Tawi Express
Type:Express
Operator:North Western Railway zone
Start: (SGNR)
Stops:12
End: (JAT)
Distance:548km (341miles)
Journey Time:11h 50m
Frequency:Weekly
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
Trainnumber:14713/14714
Speed:55km/h, including halts

The Shri Ganganagar–Jammu Tawi Express is an Express train belonging to North Western Railway zone that runs between and in India. It is currently being operated with 14713/14714 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1] [2] [3]

Service

The 14713/Shri Ganganagar–Jammu Tawi Express has an average speed of 46 km/h and covers 548 km in 11h 50m. The 14714/Jammu Tawi–Shri Ganganagar Express has an average speed of 43 km/h and covers 548 km in 12h 50m.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition

The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 20 coaches:

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Tuglakabad Loco Shed-based WDP-3A diesel locomotive from Shri Ganganagar to Jammu Tawi and vice versa.

Direction reversal

The train reverses its direction once:

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 12485/12486 Hazur Sahib Nanded–Shri Ganganagar Express

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: List of the trains announced in the Railway Budget 2014-15 which would serve the State of Jammu & Kashmir and status of implementation. Press Information Bureau. 4 September 2015.
  2. http://www.nr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=4191&id=0,4,268 PERMANENT AUGMENTATION OF SHRIGANGANAGAR- JAMMU TAWI- SHRIGANGANAGAR EXPRESS TRAIN
  3. http://www.nwr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=2947&id=0,4,268 Permanent Augmentation in Sriganganagar-Jamutavi-Sriganganagar Exp. with 02 AC Coaches