The 12461 / 12462 Mandore Express is a Superfast express train on India's broad-gauge network, connecting Jodhpur (code: JU) and Old Delhi (code: DLI), a distance of approximately 619 km. The train runs on Indian Railways broad-gauge line.[1] The train gets a WDP-4 EMD locomotive and has a top speed of 110 km/h. The train has sleeper class, ac 3 tier, ac 2 tier and ac first class of accommodation. The train is named after the historic town of Mandore, which is located near Jodhpur.

Mandore Express
Mandore Express train board
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
LocaleDelhi & Rajasthan
Current operator(s)Western Railways
Route
TerminiOld Delhi (DLI)
Jodhpur Junction (JU)
Stops16
Distance travelled619 km (385 mi)
Average journey time10 hours, 58 minutes
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)12461 / 12462
On-board services
Class(es)AC first, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering
E-catering
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed58 km/h (36 mph) average including halts

Total Travel time is 10 hrs and 58 min and distance is 308 km on an avg speed of 58 km/h. Max permissible speed: 110 km/h between RE – Rewari railway station and AWR Alwar Junction

Mandore Express with its WDP-4 engine
Mandore Express – AC First Class cum AC 2 tier coach

Schedule

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Train number Station code Departure station Departure time Arrival station Arrival time Running Days
12461 DLI Delhi 9:15 PM Jodhpur 8:00 AM (next day) Daily
12462 JU Jodhpur 7:45 PM Delhi 6:40 AM (next day) Daily

Rake sharing

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The train shares its rake with 12915 / 12916 Ashram Express.

Route & Halts

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The train runs from Old Delhi via Delhi Cantonment, Palam, Gurgaon, Rewari, Alwar, Bandikui Junction, Dausa, Jaipur Junction, Kuchaman City, Makrana Junction, Degana Junction, Merta Road Junction, Gotan to Jodhpur.

Traction

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It is hauled by a Bhagat Ki Kothi-based WAP-5 / WDP-4B / WDP-4D locomotive on its entire journey.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Mandore Express". India Rail Info. Retrieved 27 December 2012.