The 22125 / 26 Nagpur–Amritsar AC Superfast Express is a Superfast Express train of the AC Express series belonging to Indian Railways – Central Railway zone that runs between Nagpur Junction and Amritsar Junction in India.[1]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | AC Express |
| First service | 13 May 2017 |
| Current operator(s) | Central Railways |
| Route | |
| Termini | Nagpur Junction Amritsar Junction |
| Stops | 9 |
| Distance travelled | 1,541 km (958 mi) |
| Average journey time | 27 hours |
| Service frequency | 1 day a week. |
| Train number(s) | 22125 / 22126 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 1st Class, AC 2 tier and AC 3 tier |
| Seating arrangements | No |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Auto-rack arrangements | No |
| Catering facilities | Yes |
| Observation facilities | Rake sharing with 22117/18 Pune–Amravati AC Superfast Express & 22123/24 Pune–Ajni AC Superfast Express |
| Baggage facilities | Storage space under berth |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Electrification | Yes |
| Operating speed | 110 km/h (68 mph) maximum, 60 km/h (37 mph), including halts |
It operates as train number 22125 from Nagpur Junction to Amritsar Junction and as train number 22126 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Haryana & Punjab.
Coaches
editThe 22125 / 26 Nagpur–Amritsar AC Superfast Express has 9 AC 3 tier, 4 AC 2 Tier, 1 AC 1st Class & 2 End-on Generator Coaches. It doesn't carry a pantry car.[2]
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
| Loco | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
EOG | H1 | A4 | A3 | A2 | A1 | B9 | B8 | B7 | B6 | B5 | B4 | B3 | B2 | B1 | EOG |
- EOG consists of Luggage and Generator coach
- B consists of AC 3 Tier coach
- PC consists of Pantry car coach
- A consists of AC 2 Tier coach
- H consists of First Class AC coach
Service
editThe 22125 Nagpur–Amritsar Junction AC Superfast Express covers the distance of 1,541 km (958 mi) in 27 hours 15 mins (57.00 km/h) and in 24 hours 15 mins as 22126 Amritsar–Nagpur AC Superfast Express (64.00 km/h).[3]
As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast Express surcharge.
Routeing
editThe 22125 / 26 Nagpur–Amritsar AC Superfast Express runs from Nagpur Junction via Bhopal Junction, Jhansi Junction, Gwalior Junction, Agra Cantonment, New Delhi, Ambala Cantonment Junction to Amritsar Junction.[4]
Traction
editAs the route is fully electrified, a Ajni-based WAP-7 locomotive powers the train up to its destination.
Operation
edit- 22125 Nagpur–Amritsar AC Superfast Express leaves Nagpur Junction every Saturday & arriving Amritsar Junction the next day.
- 22126 Amritsar–Nagpur AC Superfast Express leaves Amritsar Junction every Monday & arriving Nagpur Junction the next day.
References
edit- ^ "Central Railway / Indian Railways Portal". cr.indianrailways.gov.in.
- ^ "Amritsar train passengers complain of railway apathy | Nagpur News". The Times of India.
- ^ "Amritsar–Nagpur train starts to deal with rush". Tribune India. 15 May 2017.
- ^ "ग्वालियर को भोपाल और दिल्ली के लिए नई ट्रैन मिली". Total Train Info.
External links
edit- 22125 AC Superfast Express at India Rail Info
- 22126 AC Superfast Express at India Rail Info