Ajmer–Rameswaram Humsafar Express

Ajmer–Rameswaram Humsafar Express
Overview
Service type Humsafar Express
Status Yet to be operational
Locale Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu
First service 2 October 2018 (2018-10-02)[lower-alpha 1]
Current operator(s) North Western Railway zone
Route
Start Ajmer Junction (AII)
Stops 26/28[lower-alpha 2]
End Rameswaram (RMM)
Distance travelled 2,790 km (1,730 mi)
Average journey time 52 hours (Approx.)
Service frequency Weekly[lower-alpha 3]
Train number(s) 19603/19604
Line(s) used AII – BPL (Ajmer–Bhopal Line)
BPL – NGP (Bhopal–Nagpur section)
NGP – KZT (Nagpur–Hyderabad line)
KZT – BZA (Kazipet–Vijayawada section)
BZA – GDR (Vijayawada–Gudur section)
GDR – KOK (Gudur–Chennai section)
KOK – MSB (North Line)
MSB – VM (South Line)
VM – TPJ (Chord Line)
TPJ – MNM (Tiruchirappalli–Manamadurai Line)
MNM – RMM (Manamadurai–Rameswaram branch line)
On-board services
Class(es) AC 3 tier
Disabled access
Seating arrangements No
Sleeping arrangements Couchette car
Auto-rack arrangements No
Catering facilities On-board Catering
Observation facilities Windows in all coaches
Entertainment facilities No
Baggage facilities Overhead racks
Baggage carriage
Technical
Rolling stock Sixteen AC 3-tier
One Pantry car
Two EOG cars
Track gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Electrification 25 kV AC, 50 Hz
Operating speed 57 km/h (35 mph)
Rake maintenance Ajmer Junction

Ajmer–Rameswaram Humsafar Express is a express train of the Indian Railways connecting Ajmer Junction with Rameswaram . It is currently being operated with 19603/19604 train numbers on weekly basis.

Background

The inaugural service, bearing train number No.09603 of this service was launched on 27 September 2018 at Indore Junction (Laxmibai Nagar Junction) by Speaker of the Lok Sabha, Sumitra Mahajan.[1][2][3] The regular services are scheduled to commencing from 2 October 2018 at Rameswaram on every Tuesdays and 6 October 2018 at Ajmer Junction on every Saturdays bearing train numbers 19604 and 19603 respectively.[4][5]

Rakes

The service is completely fitted with 3-tier AC coaches designed by Indian Railways with features like LED screen display to show information about stations, train speed and will have announcement system as well, Vending machines for tea, coffee and milk, Bio toilets in compartments as well as CCTV cameras.[6][7][8] Apart from 16 AC 3-tier coaches earmarked for passengers, the train will also have 1 Pantry Car and 2 End-on Generator coaches.[3][9]

Service

This weekly service originates every sunday traverses about 2790 km through Chittaurgarh Junction, Ratlam Junction, Fatehabad Chandrawatiganj Junction, Laxmi Bai Nagar,[lower-alpha 4] Dewas Junction, Maksi Junction, Bhopal Junction, Itarsi Junction, Nagpur Junction, Sewagram Junction, Balharshah Junction, Vijayawada Junction, Gudur Junction, Chennai Egmore, Chengalpattu Junction, Viluppuram Junction, Vriddhachalam Junction, Tiruchirapalli Junction and Manamadurai Junction reaching on Tuesdays. On the return journey, it leaves the same tuesday traverses the same route and reaches Ajmer Junction on thursdays.[4] It takes 52 hours approximately to completely the service at an rate of 52 km/hr.[5][9]

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ Scheduled date of commencement
  2. ↑ For 19603/19604 respectively
  3. ↑ Train.No.19603 on Saturdays and Train.No.19604 on Tuesdays
  4. ↑ The service reverses its rakes to continue the journey.

References

  1. ↑ Western Railway zone [@WesternRly] (27 September 2018). "Moving towards better connectivity & infrastructure. Smt. @S_MahajanLS to start new Ajmer-Rameshwaram Humsafar Exp via Ratlam-Laxmibai Nagar(Indore). Also laying of foundation stone for proposed station building at Dr. Ambedkar Nagar & Tunnel T1 on new Indore-Dahod rail line" (Tweet). Retrieved 29 September 2018 – via Twitter.
  2. ↑ Western Railway zone [@WesternRly] (27 September 2018). "A new train, Ajmer-Rameshwaram Humsafar Express, was flagged off through video conferencing by Speaker, Lok Sabha Smt. Sumitra Mahajan. This train will run via Ratlam-Laxmibai Nagar (Indore), benefitting the passengers with direct connectivity to Rameshwaram. @RatlamDRM" (Tweet). Retrieved 29 September 2018 – via Twitter.
  3. 1 2 Devanjana, Nag (27 September 2018). "Indian Railways to introduce Humsafar Express between Ajmer-Rameswaram; 5 things to know about the new train". Financial Express. Retrieved 29 September 2018.
  4. 1 2 "New express train between Ajmer Jn-Rameswaram". United News of India. Hyderabad. 26 September 2018. Retrieved 29 September 2018.
  5. 1 2 South Central Railway zone [@SCRailwayIndia] (26 September 2018). "#Introduction of New #Humsafar Weekly Express between Ajmer Jn – Rameswaram (via Vijayawada) @RailMinIndia" (Tweet). Retrieved 29 September 2018 – via Twitter.
  6. ↑ "First look of Humsafar Express: An all new 3-Tier AC train". The Economic Times. PTI. 15 September 2016. Retrieved 29 September 2018.
  7. ↑ "Indian Railways introduce upgraded 'Humsafar Express' coaches". Business Standard. New Delhi: Press Trust of India. 14 June 2017. Retrieved 29 September 2018.
  8. ↑ "Minister of Railways Flags Off Country's First Humsafar Train". Ministry of Railways. New Delhi: Press Information Bureau. 16 December 2016. Retrieved 29 September 2018.
  9. 1 2 "New train from Rameswaram to Ajmer". The Hindu. 29 September 2018. Retrieved 29 September 2018.
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