Jaisalmer–Lalgarh Express

The 14703 / 14704 Jaisalmer–Lalgarh Express is an Express train belonging to North Western Railway zone that runs between Jaisalmer and Lalgarh in India. It is currently being operated with 14703/14704 train numbers on a daily basis.[1][2]

Jaisalmer–Lalgarh Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
LocaleRajasthan
Current operator(s)North Western Railways
Route
TerminiJaisalmer (JSM)
Lalgarh (LGH)
Stops12
Distance travelled314 km (195 mi)
Average journey time6h 35m
Service frequencyDaily [a]
Train number(s)14703/14704
On-board services
Class(es)AC 3 tier, Chair Car, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering
E-catering
Observation facilitiesRake sharing with 12467/12468 Leelan Express
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockICF coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed48 km/h (30 mph) average including halts

Service

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The 14703/Jaisalmer Lalgarh Express has an average speed of 48 km/h and covers 314 km in 6h 35m. The 14704/Lalgarh Jaisalmer Express has an average speed of 50 km/h and covers 314 km in 6h 20m.

Route and halts

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The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition

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The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 12 coaches:

  • 2 AC III Tier
  • 1 Chair Car
  • 6 General
  • 2 Second-class Luggage/parcel van

Traction

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Both trains are hauled by an Abu Road Loco Shed-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive from Jaisalmer to Bikaner and vice versa.

Rake sharing

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The train shares its rake with 12467/12468 Leelan Express.

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ Runs seven days in a week for every direction.

References

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