Delhi–Pathankot Superfast Express

{{Short description|Indian Express Super-Fast Train}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2017}}

{{Use Indian English|date=October 2017}}

{{Infobox rail service

| name = Delhi–Pathankot Superfast Express

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| type = Express

| locale =

| first =

| last =

| operator = Northern Railway zone

| ridership =

| start = {{stnlnk|Delhi Junction}} (DLI)

| stops = 13

| end = {{stnlnk|Pathankot Junction}} (PTK)

| distance = {{convert|554|km|0|abbr=on}}

| journey time = 10h 5m

| frequency = Six {{efn|Runs six days in a week for every direction.}}

| class = AC Chair Car, Chair Car, General Unreserved

| seating = Yes

| sleeping = No

| autorack =

| catering = On-board catering
E-catering

| observation = LHB coach

| entertainment = No

| baggage = No

| other facilities= Below the seats

| stock = 2

| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}

| electrification =

| trainnumber = 22429/22430

| speed = {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, including halts

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The Delhi–Pathankot Superfast Express is an Express train belonging to Northern Railway zone that runs between {{stnlnk|Old Delhi}} and {{stnlnk|Pathankot Junction}} in India. It is currently being operated with 22429/22430 train numbers on six days in a week basis.[https://m.aajtak.in/education-career-job-news/education-news/story/delhi-junction-pathankot-express-is-now-suprefast-train-909747-2017-02-01 "Conversion of 14037/38 Delhi Pathankot Express into Superfast and change in Its TT from 3rd March"][http://www.nr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=5632&id=0,4,268 04-10-2016 Cancellation/Diversion /Short Termination/Short Origination of Trains due to Derailment of 11078JAMMU Tawi-Pune Jhelum Express Train][http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=147088 Agreement Signed Between Indian Railway Stations Development Corporation Limited (IRSDC) And Bansal Group For The Redevelopment And Modernization Of Habibganj Railway Station Agreement Signed Between Indian Railway Stations Development Corporation Limited (IRSDC) And Bansal Group For The Redevelopment And Modernization Of Habibganj Railway Station Agreement Signed Between Indian Railway Stations Development Corporation Limited (IRSDC) And Bansal Group For The Redevelopment And Modernization Of Habibganj Railway Station ][http://www.nr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=5241&did=14575228248544A41A9357F9B2807EF23135E2B040228.web91 Restoration of Trains]

Service

The 22429/Delhi–Pathankot Superfast Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 554 km in 10h 5m. The 22430/Pathankot–Delhi Superfast Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 554 km in 10h 5m.

Schedule

class="wikitable"
Train numberStation codeDeparture stationDeparture timeDeparture daysArrival stationArrival timeArrival days
22429DLIOld Delhi8:25 AMSUN MON TUE WED FRI SATPathankot6:30 PMSUN MON TUE WED FRI SAT
22430PTKPathankot7:00 AMSUN MON TUE WED THU SATOld Delhi6:0 PMSUN MON TUE WED THU SAT

Route and stops

The important stops of the train are:

  • {{stnlnk|Delhi Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Panipat Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Karnal}}
  • {{stnlnk|Kurukshetra Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Ambala Cantonment Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Sirhind Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Ludhiana Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Jalandhar Cantonment Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Beas Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Amritsar Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Batala Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Dhariwal}}
  • {{stnlnk|Gurdaspur}}
  • Dinanagar
  • {{stnlnk|Pathankot Junction}}

Coach composition

The train used to run on old ICF coaches but now, has been converted into standard LHB rakes with a maximum speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 16 coaches:

  • 1 AC Chair Car
  • 10 Chair Car
  • 3 General Unreserved
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Ghaziabad Loco Shed-based WAP-5 electric locomotive from Old Delhi to Pathankot and in return also.

Direction reversal

The train reverses its direction once:

  • {{stnlnk|Amritsar Junction}}

See also

Notes

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References

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