Yesvantpur–Barmer AC Express
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 5 May 2014 |
| Current operator(s) | North Western Railways |
| Route | |
| Termini | Barmer Yeshvantapur Junction |
| Stops | 37 |
| Distance travelled | 2,251 km (1,399 mi) |
| Average journey time | 48 hours 50 mins as 14805 Yeshvantapur Barmer AC Express, 50 hours 15 mins as 14806 Barmer Yeshvantapur AC Express |
| Service frequency | 14805 Yeshvantapur Barmer AC Express – Monday, 14806 Barmer Yeshvantapur AC Express - Friday. |
| Train number(s) | 14805 / 14806 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC First Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier |
| Seating arrangements | No |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | Yes |
| Observation facilities | Previously ran as 19405 / 06 Ahmedabad Yeshvantapur AC Express. |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | Standard Indian Railway Old ICF Rajdhani Express coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 120 km/h (75 mph) maximum 45.71 km/h (28 mph) including halts. |
The 14806 / 05 Barmer Yeshvantapur AC Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways - North Western Railway zone that runs between Barmer & Yeshvantapur Junction in India.
It operates as train number 14806 from Barmer to Yeshvantapur Junction and as train number 14805 in the reverse direction serving the states of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra & Karnataka.
It initially ran to / from Ahmedabad Junction being subsequently extended to Barmer.
Coaches
The 14806 / 05 Barmer Yeshvantapur AC Express has 1 AC First Class, 4 AC 2 tier, 9 AC 3 tier & 2 End on Generator Coaches. In addition, it also carries a Pantry car coach.
As is customary with most train services in India, Coach Composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service
The 14806 Barmer Yeshvantapur AC Express covers the distance of 2,251 km (1,399 mi) in 48 hours 15 mins (46.65 km/hr) & in 50 hours 15 mins as 14805 Yeshvantapur Barmer AC Express (44.80 km/hr).
As the average speed of the train is below 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railway rules, its fare does not include a Superfast surcharge.
Routeing
The 14806 / 05 Barmer Yeshvantapur AC Express runs from Barmer via Samdari Junction, Marwar Bhinmal, Bhildi, Palanpur Junction, Ahmedabad Junction, Vadodara Junction, Surat, Vasai Road, Kalyan Junction, Lonavala, Pune Junction, Solapur Junction, Gadag Junction, Hubli Junction, to Yeshvantapur Junction.
It reverses direction of travel 5 times during its journey at Samdari Junction, Bhildi, Palanpur Junction, Gadag Junction and Hubli Junction.
Traction
As the route is yet to be fully electrified, a vatva or Abu Road based WDM 3A locomotive hauls the train from Barmer up to Ahmedabad Junction handing over to a Vadodara based WAP 5 until Pune Junction following which a Pune based WDM 3A powers the train for the remainder of the journey.
Operation
14806 Barmer Yeshvantapur AC Express runs from Barmer every Friday reaching Yeshvantapur Junction on the 3rd day.
14805 Yeshvantapur Barmer AC Express runs from Yeshvantapur Junction every Monday reaching Barmer on the 3rd day.
References
- https://web.archive.org/web/20140811094750/http://www.swr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=543&id=0,4,268
- http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/extension-of-yeshwantpurahmedabad-train-sought/article5050891.ece
- https://web.archive.org/web/20140729155047/https://showyou.com/v/y-GKkapjkYo44/masculine-pune-wdm3d-hauls-the-last-run-of-ahmedabadyesvantpur
External links
- "Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry". indianrail.gov.in. Archived from the original on 8 April 2014. Retrieved 5 April 2014.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - "IRCTC Online Passenger Reservation System". irctc.co.in. Retrieved 5 April 2014.
- "[IRFCA] Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet". irfca.org. Retrieved 5 April 2014.