Mysuru–Ajmer Express

The 16209 / 16210 Mysuru–Ajmer Express is an Express train belonging to Indian RailwaysSouth Western Railway zone that runs between Mysore Junction and Ajmer Junction in India.

Mysore–Ajmer Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
Current operator(s)South Western Railway
Route
TerminiMysore Junction (MYS)
Ajmer Junction (AII)
Stops45
Distance travelled2,290 km (1,423 mi)
Average journey time47 hours 05 minutes as 16210, 48 hours 30 minutes as 16209
Service frequencyBi-Weekly
Train number(s)16209 / 16210
On-board services
Class(es)AC 1st Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, Unreserved/General
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesAvailable
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed130 km/h (81 mph) maximum,
48 km/h (30 mph) average including halts

It operates as train number 16209 from Ajmer Junction to Mysore Junction and as train number 16210 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat & Rajasthan.

Coach composition

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The train has standard LHB with a max speed of 130 km/h (81 mph). The train consists of 25 coaches:

As with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Service

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16209/ Ajmer–Mysore Express covers the distance of 2,290 km (1,423 mi) in 48 hours 30 mins 47.22 km/h (29 mph).

The 16210/ Mysore–Ajmer Express covers the distance of 2,290 km (1,423 mi) in 47 hours 05 mins 48.64 km/h (30 mph).

As the average speed of the train is below 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railways rules, its fare does not include a Superfast surcharge.

 
Mysore–Ajmer Express – Sleeper Class Coach

Routeing

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The 16209 / 16210 Mysore–Ajmer Express runs from Mysore Junction via Bangalore City Junction, Hubli Junction, Miraj Junction, Pune Junction, Kalyan, Vasai Road, Palghar, Surat, Vadodara Junction, Ahmedabad Junction, Palanpur, Abu Road, Falna, Marwar Junction to Ajmer Junction.

Schedule

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Train number Station code Departure station Departure time Departure day Arrival station Arrival time Arrival day
16209 AII Ajmer Junction 05:30 AM Sun,Fri Mysore Junction 06:00 AM Tue,Sun
16210 MYS Mysore Junction 18:35 PM Tue,Thu Ajmer Junction 17:40 PM Thu,Sat

Rake sharing

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The train shares its rake with 16217/16218 Mysore–Sainagar Shirdi Express.

Traction

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As most of the route is yet to be electrified, a Hubli-based WDP-4D locomotive hauls the train for its entire journey.

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