The Delhi–Pathankot Superfast Express is an Express train belonging to Northern Railway zone that runs between Old Delhi and Pathankot Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 22429/22430 train numbers on six days in a week basis.[1][2][3][4]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Current operator(s) | Northern Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Termini | Delhi Junction (DLI) Pathankot Junction (PTK) |
| Stops | 13 |
| Distance travelled | 554 km (344 mi) |
| Average journey time | 10h 5m |
| Service frequency | Six [a] |
| Train number(s) | 22429/22430 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC Chair Car, Chair Car, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | No |
| Catering facilities | On-board catering E-catering |
| Observation facilities | LHB coach |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Other facilities | Below the seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 2 |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 55 km/h (34 mph), including halts |
Service
editThe 22429/Delhi–Pathankot Superfast Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 554 km in 10h 5m. The 22430/Pathankot–Delhi Superfast Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 554 km in 10h 5m.
Schedule
edit| Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Departure days | Arrival station | Arrival time | Arrival days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22429 | DLI | Old Delhi | 8:25 AM | SUN MON TUE WED FRI SAT | Pathankot | 6:30 PM | SUN MON TUE WED FRI SAT |
| 22430 | PTK | Pathankot | 7:00 AM | SUN MON TUE WED THU SAT | Old Delhi | 6:0 PM | SUN MON TUE WED THU SAT |
Route and stops
editThe important stops of the train are:
Coach composition
editThe train used to run on old ICF coaches but now, has been converted into standard LHB rakes with a maximum speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 16 coaches:
- 1 AC Chair Car
- 10 Chair Car
- 3 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Traction
editBoth trains are hauled by a Ghaziabad Loco Shed-based WAP-5 electric locomotive from Old Delhi to Pathankot and in return also.
Direction reversal
editThe train reverses its direction once:
See also
editNotes
edit- ^ Runs six days in a week for every direction.
References
edit- ^ "Conversion of 14037/38 Delhi Pathankot Express into Superfast and change in Its TT from 3rd March"
- ^ 04-10-2016 Cancellation/Diversion /Short Termination/Short Origination of Trains due to Derailment of 11078JAMMU Tawi-Pune Jhelum Express Train
- ^ Agreement Signed Between Indian Railway Stations Development Corporation Limited (IRSDC) And Bansal Group For The Redevelopment And Modernization Of Habibganj Railway Station Agreement Signed Between Indian Railway Stations Development Corporation Limited (IRSDC) And Bansal Group For The Redevelopment And Modernization Of Habibganj Railway Station Agreement Signed Between Indian Railway Stations Development Corporation Limited (IRSDC) And Bansal Group For The Redevelopment And Modernization Of Habibganj Railway Station
- ^ Restoration of Trains
External links
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