Naini Doon Jan Shatabdi Express
The 12092 / 91 Kathgodam Dehradun Naini Doon Jan Shatabdi Express (नैनी दून जन शताब्दी एक्सप्रेस) is a Superfast express train of the Jan Shatabdi Express series belonging to Indian Railways - North Eastern Railway zone that runs between Kathgodam and Dehradun in India.
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast, Jan Shatabdi Express |
| First service | 23 August 2018 |
| Current operator(s) | North Eastern Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Start | Kathgodam |
| Stops | 7 |
| End | Dehradun |
| Distance travelled | 336 km (209 mi) |
| Service frequency | 5 days a week except Thursday & Sunday. |
| Train number(s) | 12092 / 91 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC Chair Car, 2nd Class seating, Unreserved/General |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | No Pantry car attached |
| Baggage facilities | Overhead racks |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | Standard Indian Railway ICF coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 110 km/h (68 mph) maximum , 45.33 km/h (28 mph), including halts. |
It operates as train number 12092 from Kathgodam to Dehradun and as train number 12091 in the reverse direction serving the states of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
It is among the latest trains introduced in the Jan Shatabdi Express series which were originally started by the then railway minister of India Mr. Nitish Kumar during the 2002 – 03 railway budget
Coaches
The 12092 / 91 Kathgodam Dehradun Naini Doon Jan Shatabdi Express has 2 AC Chair Car, 5 2nd Class seating, 3 Unreserved/General and 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake Coaches. It does not carry 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 12092 Kathgodam Dehradun Naini Doon Jan Shatabdi Express covers the distance of 336 km (209 mi) in 7 hours 15 mins averaging 46.34 km/h (29 mph) and in 7 hours 35 mins as 12091 Dehradun Kathgodam Naini Doon Jan Shatabdi Express averaging 44.31 km/h (28 mph) .
Despite the average speed of the train being below 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routeing
The 12092 / 91 Kathgodam Dehradun Naini Doon Jan Shatabdi Express runs from Kathgodam via Lalkuan Junction, Rampur Junction, Moradabad, Haridwar Junction to Dehradun .
Traction
As large sections of the entire route are yet to be electrified, a Izzatnagar based WDP 4 powers the train for its entire journey.
Operation
The 12092 / 91 Kathgodam Dehradun Naini Doon Jan Shatabdi Express runs 5 days a week (except Thursday & Sunday) .
References
External links
- "Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry". indianrail.gov.in. Retrieved 5 April 2014.
- https://www.facebook.com/NRlyIndia/posts/a-new-janshatabdi-express-train-between-kathgodam-and-dehradun1209212091-naini-d/2187276821517205/
- http://www.uniindia.com/piyush-goyal-flags-off-naini-doon-janshatabdi-express/india/news/1330520.html
- https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/dehradun/change-timings-of-naini-doon-janshatabdi-says-hc-after-plea-highlights-odd-hours/articleshow/65614172.cms
- https://ner.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=2278&did=154416138226652644D5AFE9BFDA7444A4CC6ABC402C5
- https://ner.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=1570&did=1535088435578175186C106CDD660095EC76144826436
- http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/finance_budget/Previous%20Budget%20Speeches/2002-03.pdf
- http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=183062
- https://erail.in/train-enquiry/12092
- https://erail.in/train-enquiry/12091
- https://indiarailinfo.com/train/gallery/87941?
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