Leelan Express
{{short description|Passenger train in India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=October 2018}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Leelan Superfast Express
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| type = Express
| locale =
| first = 5 July 2007
| last =
| operator = North Western Railways
| ridership =
| start = {{stnlnk|Jaisalmer}} (JSM)
| stops = 20
| end = {{stnlnk|Jaipur Junction}} (JP)
| distance = {{convert|698.8|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 12 hours 40 minutes
| frequency = Daily
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, Second Class seating, General Unreserved
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering = E-catering
| observation = Rake sharing with 14703/14704 Jaisalmer–Lalgarh Express
| entertainment =
| baggage = Available
| otherfacilities=
| stock = ICF coach
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm}}
| el =
| trainnumber = 12467 / 12468
| speed = {{convert|57|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts
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The 12467 / 12468 Leelan Superfast Express is an express train of the Indian Railways connecting {{stnlnk|Jaisalmer}} in Rajasthan and {{stnlnk|Jaipur Junction}} of Rajasthan. It is currently being operated with 12467/12468 train numbers on a daily basis.[http://nwr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=4175&id=0,4,268 Replacement of 01 Second Chair Car By 01 Third AC Coach][http://nwr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=3533&id=0,4,268 Temporary Augmentation in 16 Trains]
Service
The 12467 Leelan Superfast Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 698 km in 12 hrs 40 mins. 12468 Leelan Superfast Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 698.8 km in 12 hrs 40 mins.
Route & halts
The important halts of the train are:
- {{stnlnk|Jaisalmer}}
- {{stnlnk|Phalodi Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Lalgarh Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Bikaner Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Nokha}}
- {{stnlnk|Nagaur}}
- {{stnlnk|Marwar Mundwa}}
- {{stnlnk|Merta Road Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Degana Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Makrana Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Kuchaman City}}
- {{stnlnk|Sambhar Lake Town}}
- {{stnlnk|Phulera Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Asalpur Jobner}}
- {{stnlnk|Jaipur Junction}}
Coach composition
The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 22 coaches:
- 1 AC III Tier
- 1 Sleeper class
- 2 Second sitting
- 6 general
- 2 second-class luggage/parcel van
Traction
Both trains are hauled by an Abu Road Diesel Loco Shed-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive from Jaisalmer to Jaipur Junction, and vice versa.
Now no reversal as it halts at new station of Merta Road i.e., Merta Road Bypass
Rake sharing
The train shares its rake with 14703/14704 Jaisalmer–Lalgarh Express.
See also
References
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External links
- [http://indiarailinfo.com/train/706 Leelan SF Express]
- [http://indiarailinfo.com/train/leelan-sf-express-12468/707/272/1260 12468/Leelan SF Express]
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Category:Transport in Jaisalmer
Category:Express trains in India
Category:Rail transport in Rajasthan
Category:Named passenger trains of India
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