Marudhar Express (via Pratapgarh)

The Marudhar Express is an Express train belonging to North Western Railway zone that runs between Jodhpur Junction and Varanasi Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 14865/14866 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1][2]

Marudhar Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
Current operator(s)North Western Railway zone
Route
TerminiJodhpur Junction (JU)
Varanasi Junction (BSB)
Stops30
Distance travelled1,178 km (732 mi)
Average journey time24h 20m
Service frequencyWeekly [a]
Train number(s)14865/14866
On-board services
Class(es)AC II Tier, AC III Tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering
E-catering
Observation facilitiesICF coach
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesNo
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stock2
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed50 km/h (31 mph), including halts

Service

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The 14866/Marudhar Express has an average speed of 49 km/h and covers 1,179 km in 23 hours 45 mins. 14865/Marudhar Express has an average speed of 50 km/h and covers 1,179 km in 23 hours 35 mins.

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 a maximum speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 21 coaches:

  • 2 AC II Tier
  • 3 AC III Tier
  • 11 Sleeper coaches
  • 5 General
  • 2 Generators cum Luggage/parcel van

Traction

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Both trains are hauled by a Bhagat Ki Kothi Loco Shed-based WDP-4 locomotive hauls the train from Jodhpur up to Agra, handing over to a Ghaziabad Loco Shed-based WAP-4 or WAP-7 locomotive until Lucknow following which a Lucknow Loco Shed-based WDM-3A locomotive powers the train for the remainder of the journey and vice versa.

Rake sharing

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The train shares its rake with:

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ Runs one time each direction in a week.
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References

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