Mysuru–Ajmer Express

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

Mysore–Ajmer Express

Overview
Service type	Express
Current operator(s)	South Western Railway
Route
Termini	Mysore Junction (MYS) Ajmer Junction (AII)
Stops	45
Distance travelled	2,290 km (1,423 mi)
Average journey time	47 hours 05 minutes as 16210, 48 hours 30 minutes as 16209
Service frequency	Bi-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 arrangements	Yes
Sleeping arrangements	Yes
Catering facilities	Available
Technical
Rolling stock	LHB coach
Track gauge	1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed	130 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

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

• 1 AC 1st Class
• 3 AC 2 tier
• 4 AC 3 tier
• 12 Sleeper Class
• 1 Pantry car
• 2 Unreserved/General
• 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

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

Service

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

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

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

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

Traction

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

External links

• "Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry". indianrail.gov.in. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
• "IRCTC Online Passenger Reservation System". irctc.co.in. Archived from the original on 3 March 2007. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
• "[IRFCA] Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet". IRFCA. Retrieved 30 May 2014.

References

• "7 injured as Mysore–Ajmer Express derails – The Times of India". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
• "Mysore–Ajmer Express derailment: report soon–Indian Express". archive.indianexpress.com. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
• "Mysore–Ajmer Express derails near Pune; 4 injured | NDTV.com". ndtv.com. Retrieved 30 May 2014.