The Madar (Ajmer)–Kolkata Express is an express train belonging to the North Western Railway zone that runs between Madar Junction (MDJN) railway station of Ajmer Junction (AII) and Kolkata Chitpur (KOAA) in India. It is currently being operated with 19607/19608 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1][2][3][4]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Locale | 19 February 2012 |
| Current operator(s) | North Western Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Termini | Madar Junction (MDJN) Kolkata (KOAA) |
| Stops | 29 |
| Distance travelled | 1,981 km (1,231 mi) |
| Average journey time | 41h 30m |
| Service frequency | Weekly[a] |
| Train number(s) | 19607/19608 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | No |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| 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 | 48 km/h (30 mph), including halts |
Service
editThe 19608/Madar (Ajmer)–Kolkata Express has an average speed of 48 km/h and covers 1981 km in 41h 30m The 19607/Kolkata–Madar Weekly Express has an average speed of 47 km/h and covers 1981 km in 41h 50m.
Route and halts
editThe important halts of the train are:
- Kolkata
- Naihati Junction
- Bandel Junction
- Barddhaman Junction
- Durgapur
- RaniGanj
- Asansol Junction
- Dhanbad Junction
- Katrashgarh
- Chandrapura Junction
- Phusro
- Barkakana Junction
- DaltonGanj
- Garwa Road Junction
- Renukut
- Chopan
- Singrauli
- Beohari
- Katni Murwara Junction
- Damoh
- Saugor
- Mungaoli
- Ashoknagar
- Guna Junction
- Baran
- Kota Junction
- Bundi
- Chanderiya
- Bhilwara
- Ajmer Junction
- Madar Junction
Coach composition
editThe train now runs with LHB rakes with a Maximum Permissible Speed : 130 km/h
The train consists of 19 coaches:
- 1 AC II Tier
- 5 AC III Tier
- 2 AC lll Economy
- 5 Sleeper coaches
- 4 General coaches
- 1 EOG (End on Generator)
- 1 SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake)
Runs as a dedicated rake without rake sharing. Single LHB rake belongs to North Western Railway (Ajmer) Division.
Traction
editBoth trains are hauled by an Abu Road-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive from Madar Junction to Kota Junction , from Kota Junction to Kolkata it is hauled by a Howrah-based WAP-7 electric locomotive and vice versa.
Direction reversal
editThe train reverses its direction 4 times:
See also
editNotes
edit- ^ Runs one day in a week for every direction.
References
edit- ^ Rajesh, Kumar (19 January 2016). "SMS, web-based housekeeping service on 8 trains". The Times of India. Retrieved 26 October 2018.
- ^ Railway passengers experience changes from ‘scorn to smile’
- ^ Five trains to stop at Sultanganj station
- ^ MOVE TO FIND ALTERNATIVE ROUTE FOR CANCELLED DC TRAINS
External links
edit- 19607/Kolkata–Madar (Ajmer) Express India Rail Info
- 19608/Madar (Ajmer)–Kolkata Express India Rail Info
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