Malani Express

{{Short description|Indian train express}}

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

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

{{Infobox rail service

| name = Malani Express

| image =

| image_width =

| caption =

| type = Express

| locale =

| first =

| last =

| operator = Northern zone

| ridership =

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

| stops =

| end = {{stnlnk|Barmer}} (BME)

| distance = {{convert|827|km|0|abbr=on}}

| journey time = 16h 21m

| frequency = Daily {{efn|Runs seven days in a week for every direction.}}

| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved

| seating = No

| sleeping = Yes

| autorack =

| catering = On-board catering
E-catering

| observation = ICF coach

| entertainment = No

| baggage = No

| other facilities= Below the seats

| stock = 2

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

| electrification =

| speed = {{convert|51|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, including halts

| map = File:Malani Express (Delhi - Jaisalmer) route map.png

| map_state =

}}

The Malani Express is an Express train belonging to Northern Railway zone that runs between {{stnlnk|Old Delhi}} and Barmer in India. It is currently being operated with 14659/14660 train numbers on a daily basis.[http://www.nr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=5447&did=1463051006970320B0A61129CC696101D75519279A0CF.web91 Mega Traffic Block For RRI Commissioning and Remodelling of Jodhpur Yard from 16.05.2016 to 09.06.2016][http://www.nr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=4475&id=0,4,268 PERMANENT AUGMENTATION OF TRAINS]

Service

{{Empty section|date=June 2019}}

Coach composition

The train has standard ICF rakes with a maximum speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 18 coaches:{{clarify|date=December 2020|reason=This figures total 23 not 18}}

  • 1 First AC and Second AC
  • 2 AC II Tier
  • 3 AC III Tier
  • 8 Sleeper coaches
  • 5 General
  • 4 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Traction

Both trains are hauled by an Abu Road Loco Shed-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive from Old Delhi to Jodhpur. From Jodhpur, trains are hauled by an Abu Road Loco Shed-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive to Jaisalmer, and return.

Direction reversal

Train reverses its direction 2 times:

  • {{stnlnk|Jodhpur Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Pokaran}}

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 14646/14645 Shalimar Express and 14661/14662 Delhi–Barmer Link Express.

See also

Notes

{{notelist}}

References

{{reflist}}