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
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| 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
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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
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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
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References
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External links
- [https://d.indiarailinfo.com/train/malani-express-14659/15108 14659/Malani Express]
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/15107 14660/Malani Express]
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Category:Transport in Jaisalmer
Category:Named passenger trains of India
Category:Rail transport in Delhi
Category:Rail transport in Haryana
Category:Rail transport in Rajasthan
Category:Express trains in India
Category:Transport in Barmer, Rajasthan
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