Rajasthan Sampark Kranti Express
The 12463 / 12464 Rajasthan Sampark Kranti Express (राजस्थान संपर्क क्रांति एक्सप्रेस) is a Superfast express train of the Sampark Kranti Express series belonging to Indian Railways - North Western Railway zone that runs between Jodhpur and Sarai Rohilla in India. It operates as train number 12464 from Jodhpur to Sarai Rohilla and as train number 12463 in the reverse direction serving the states of Delhi & Rajasthan. This train was introduced in the interim budget of 2004 / 05 by the then Railway Minister of India Mr. Nitish Kumar.
| Overview | |||||
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| Service type | Superfast, Sampark Kranti Express | ||||
| First service | March 22, 2005 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | North Western Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Start | Jodhpur (JU) | ||||
| Stops | 6 | ||||
| End | Sarai Rohilla (DEE) | ||||
| Distance travelled | 616 km (383 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 10 hours | ||||
| Service frequency | Tri–weekly | ||||
| Train number(s) | 12463/12464 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC First Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | Available | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | ICF Coaches | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 59.85 km/h (37 mph), including halts | ||||
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Coaches
The 12464 / 63 Jodhpur Delhi Sarai Rohilla Rajasthan Sampark Kranti Express has 1 AC First Class cum AC 2 tier, 1 AC 2 tier, 1 AC 2 AC 3 tier, 3 Sleeper Class, 3 General Unreserved & 2 SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) Coaches. It does not carry a Pantry car coach.[1] In addition, nine coaches of the 22464 / 63 Bikaner Delhi Sarai Rohilla Rajasthan Sampark Kranti Link Express are attached / detached from the 12464 / 63 Jodhpur Delhi Sarai Rohilla Rajasthan Sampark Kranti Express at Merta Road Junction.
Service
The 12464 Jodhpur Delhi Sarai Rohilla Rajasthan Sampark Kranti Express covers the distance of 616 km (383 mi) in 10 hours 35 mins (58.20 km/hr) & in 10 hours 00 mins as 12463 Delhi Sarai Rohilla Jodhpur Rajasthan Sampark Kranti Express (61.60 km/hr).
Routeing
The 12464 / 63 Jodhpur Delhi Sarai Rohilla Rajasthan Sampark Kranti Express runs from Jodhpur Junction via Merta Road Junction, Jaipur, Delhi Cantt to Delhi Sarai Rohilla.
Traction
Both trains are hauls by a Tughlakabad(TKD) Diesel Loco Shed based WDM-3A or WDP-4D locomotive on its entire journey.
References
- Izaan, khan (9 October 2018). "Rajasthan Sampark - The Government Services Offering to Common Man". Retrieved 28 November 2018.
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