Sambalpur–Jammu Tawi Express

The 18309 / 18310 Sambalpur–Jammu Tawi Express is an Express train belonging to East Coast Railway zone that runs between Sambalpur Junction and Jammu Tawi in India. It is currently being operated with 18309/18310 train numbers on a daily basis.[1][2][3]

Sambalpur–Jammu Tawi Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service5 May 1980; 44 years ago (1980-05-05)
Current operator(s)East Coast Railway
Route
TerminiSambalpur (SBP)
Jammu Tawi (JAT)
Stops66
Distance travelled2,348 km (1,459 mi)
Average journey time51h 10m
Service frequency4 days a week [a]
Train number(s)18309 / 18310
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesAvailable
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesNo
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed47 km/h (29 mph) average including halts

Service

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The 18309/Sambalpur–Jammu Tawi Express has an average speed of 46 km/h and covers 2348 km in 51h 25m. The 18310/Jammu Tawi–Sambalpur Express has an average speed of 47 km/h and covers 2348 km in 49h 40m.

Route and halts

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The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition

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The train has LHB rakes with a maximum speed of 130 km/h. The train consists of 21 coaches:

  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 1 Parcel Van
  • 3 AC III Tier
  • 9 Sleeper coaches
  • 1 Pantry car
  • 4 General Unreserved
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake.

Traction

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Both trains are hauled by a Santragachi Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Sambalpur to Jammu Tawi.

Slip coaches

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The train used to get attached/detached to/from 18101/18102 Muri Express at Muri Junction to continue till Jammu Tawi. This system was in used till March 2020.

Direction reversal

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The train reverses its direction twice at:

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ Runs four days in a week for every direction.

References

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