Amrapur Aravali Express
{{Short description|Train in India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2014}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2014}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Amarapur Aravali Express
| image =
| caption =
| type = Express
| locale = Rajasthan, Haryana, Gujarat & Maharashtra
| first =
| last =
| operator = North Western Railway
| ridership =
| start = {{stnlnk|Shri Ganganagar Junction||Shri Ganganagar}} (SGNR)
| stops = 52
| end = {{stnlnk|Bandra Terminus}} (BDTS)
| distance = {{convert|1606|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 31 hours 15 minutes
| frequency = Daily
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering = Available
| observation = Large windows
| entertainment =
| baggage = Available
| otherfacilities = Below the seats
| stock = LHB coach
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|allk=on}}
| el =
| trainnumber = 14701 / 14702
| speed = {{convert|52|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts.
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The 14701 / 14702 Amrapur Aravali Express is a express train belonging to Indian Railways that runs between {{stnlnk|Shri Ganganagar Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Bandra Terminus}} in India. It operates as train number 14701 from Shri Ganganagar to Bandra Terminus in down direction and as train number 14702 in the up direction. It is named after Amarapur Durbar, a famous temple in Jaipur and the Aravalli Range of mountains that stretches across Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana & Delhi.{{cite web| url=http://www.wr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=4098&did=15295806228002CDC96F975E73BB7925378EB702A847F| title=Bandra Terminus–Jaipur Aravali Express re-named as "AMRAPUR ARAVALI EXPRESS"| website=Western Railways}}{{cite web| url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/timetable/amrapur-aravali-express-19707/78/303/272| title=19707/Bandra Terminus–Jaipur Amrapur Aravali Express| website=India Rail Info}}{{cite web| url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-amrapur-aravali-express-19708/79/272/303| title=19708/Jaipur–Bandra Terminus Amrapur Aravali Express| website=India Rail Info}} The previous train number was 19708/19707 in down and up direction.
Until 7 November 2019, it was running between Jaipur Junction and Bandra Terminus. From 8 November 2019 onwards, the origin of train was shifted from Jaipur Junction to Shri Ganganagar Junction for providing direct rail connectivity to Shri Ganganagar with Jaipur and Mumbai.[https://www.bhaskar.com/rajasthan/jalore/news/rajasthan-news-jaipur-bandra-aravalli-will-now-operate-till-sriganganagar-via-ringas-065529-5890949.html bhaskar.com], Retrieved 27 November 2019[https://nwr.indianrailways.gov.in/uploads/files/1573128003407-PR%20071119-II.pdf North Western Railways], Retrieved 27 November 2019.
Coaches
The 14701/14702 Amarapur Aravali Express presently has 2 AC 2 tier, 3 AC 3 tier, 12 Sleeper class, 4 General Unreserved, 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake coaches & 1 pantry car.
As with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service
The 14701/14702 Amarapur Aravali Express covers the distance of 1606 kilometres in 31 hours 15 mins in both directions at {{convert|51.55|km/h|0|abbr=on}}.
As the average speed of the train is below {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, its fare does not include a Superfast surcharge.
Important halts
The important halts of 14701/14702 Amarapur Aravali Express between Shri Ganganagar Junction and Bandra Terminus are {{stnlnk|Hanumangarh Junction}}, Ellenabad,{{stnlnk|Sadulpur Junction}},{{stnlnk|Churu}}, {{stnlnk|Sikar}},{{stnlnk|Ringas Junction}},{{stnlnk|Jaipur Junction}},{{stnlnk|Ajmer Junction}},{{stnlnk|Marwar Junction}},{{stnlnk|Falna}},{{stnlnk|Abu Road}},{{stnlnk|Palanpur}},{{stnlnk|Ahmedabad Junction}},{{stnlnk|Vadodara}},{{stnlnk|Surat}} and
{{stnlnk|Borivali}}.
Schedule
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| Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Departure day | Station code | Arrival station | Arrival time | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14701 | SGNR | Shri Ganganagar Junction | 23:00 PM | Daily | BDTS | Bandra Terminus | 06:15 AM | Daily |
| 14702 | BDTS | Bandra Terminus | 21:00 PM | Daily | SGNR | Shri Ganganagar Junction | 04:15 AM | Daily |
Traction
Prior to Western Railway switching to the AC traction, it would be hauled by a WCAM-1 engine until {{stnlnk|Ahmedabad Junction}} after which a WDP-4 from the Bhagat Ki Kothi shed until {{stnlnk|Jaipur Junction}}.
Since Western Railway switched over to AC traction in February 2012, it is now hauled by a Vatva Loco Shed-based WAP-4E or Vadodara Loco Shed-based WAP-5 electric from Bandra Terminus until {{stnlnk|Jaipur Junction}} after which a WDP-4D diesel locomotive from the Bhagat Ki Kothi Loco Shed takes over until Shri Ganganagar Junction.
Direction reversal
The train reverses its direction 3 times:
- {{stnlnk|Jaipur Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Churu Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Hanumangarh Junction}}.
References
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External links
- {{cite web|url=http://www.wr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=1294&id=0,4,268|title=Western Railway|publisher=wr.indianrailways.gov.in|accessdate=30 May 2014}}
Category:Named passenger trains of India
Category:Rail transport in Maharashtra
Category:Rail transport in Gujarat