Hazur Sahib Nanded–Shri Ganganagar Superfast Express via Hanumangarh

Hazur Sahib Nanded Shri Ganganagar Junction Express is a Superfast train belonging to Indian Railways North Western Railway zone that run between Hazur Sahib Nanded and Shri Ganganagar Junction in India.[1]

Hazur Sahib Nanded – Shri Ganganagar Superfast Express via Hanumangarh
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
First service31 May 2019
Current operator(s)North Western Railways
Route
TerminiHazur Sahib Nanded
Shri Ganganagar Junction
Stops26
Distance travelled1,993 km (1,238 mi)
Average journey time35 hours 18 mins
Service frequencyWeekly
Train number(s)12439 / 12440
On-board services
Class(es)AC 1st Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper, General
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesNo Pantry Car Coach attached
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed140 km/h (87 mph) maximum
,57 km/h (35 mph), including halts

This train was Inaugurated on 31 May 2019 for better connectivity between these two places.

Service

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This train covers the distance of 1993 km with an average speed of 57 km/h on both sides with total time of 35 hours 18 mins.[2]

As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routes

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This train passes through Purna Junction, Akola Junction, Khandwa Junction, New Delhi, Bathinda Junction and Hanumangarh Junction on both sides. It reverses direction at twice during its run at Purna Junction and Bathinda Junction.[3]

Traction

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As this route is fully electrified the WAP-5 pulls it from Hazur Sahib Nanded to Shri Ganganagar and vice-versa.[4]

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References

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  1. ^ bhaskar.com, Retrieved 14 June 2019
  2. ^ South Central Railways, Retrieved 14 June 2019.
  3. ^ jagran.com, Retrieved 14 June 2019
  4. ^ patrika.com, Retrieved 14 June 2019.