Sabarmati–Ajmer Intercity Express

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Intercity Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service22 April 2013; 10 years ago (2013-04-22)
Current operator(s)Western Railway zone
Route
TerminiSabarmati
Ajmer Junction
Stops12
Distance travelled492 km (306 mi)
Average journey time9 hours 25 mins
Service frequencydaily
Train number(s)19411 / 19412
On-board services
Class(es)general unreserved, AC chair car
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stockStandard Indian Railways Coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed46.5 km/h (29 mph)
Route map
(Ajmer – Ahmedabad) Intercity Express route map

The 19411 / 12 Intercity Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways Western Railway zone that runs between Sabarmati in (Ahmedabad) and Ajmer Junction in India.[1]

It operates as train number 19411 from Sabarmati to Ajmer Junction and as train number 19412 in the reverse direction serving the states of Gujarat & Rajasthan.

Till June 2019, It was run as Ahmedabad Ajmer Intercity Express from Ahmedabad Junction and thereafter the source changed to Sabarmati and renamed as Sabarmati Ajmer Intercity Express.

Coaches[edit]

The 19411 / 12 Intercity Express has one AC chair car, 11 general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches. It does not carry a pantry car coach.[2]

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

Service[edit]

The 19411 SabarmatiAjmer Junction Intercity Express covers the distance of 492 km (306 mi) in 9 hours 40 mins (51 km/h) and in 9 hours 10 mins as the 19412 Ajmer JunctionSabarmati Intercity Express (54 km/h).

As the average speed of the train is lower than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routing[edit]

The 19411 / 12 Intercity Express runs from Sabarmati (Ahmedabad) via Mahesana Junction, Abu Road, Marwar Junction to Ajmer Junction.

Traction[edit]

As the route is going to be electrified, a Abu Road based WDM-3A electric locomotive pulls the train to its destination.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Kaushik, Himanshu (2 July 2017). "Delhi-bound trains affected as heavy rain lashes Gujarat". The Times of India. Retrieved 16 August 2018.
  2. ^ "Patel quota row: Here's a list of trains to Gujarat that have been cancelled or diverted". DNA India. 26 August 2015. Retrieved 16 August 2018.

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