Nanda Devi AC Express
{{Short description|Train in India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2016}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2016}}
{{Infobox rail service
| color = D24E01
| name = Nanda Devi AC Superfast Express
| logo = Ministry of Railways India.svg
| caption =
| type = AC Express
| locale = Rajasthan, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh & Uttarakhand
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2008|07|01}}
| last =
| operator = Northern Railway
| ridership =
| start = {{stnlnk|Kota Junction}} (KOTA)
| stops = 11
| end = {{stnlnk|Dehradun}} (DDN)
| distance = {{convert|763|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 11 hours 45 minutes
| frequency = Daily
| class = AC first class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier
| seating = No
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering = On-board catering,
E-catering
| observation = Large windows
| entertainment =
| baggage = Available
| otherfacilities = Below the seats
| stock = LHB coach
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|allk=on}}
| el =
| trainnumber = 12401 / 12402
| speed = {{convert|130|km/h|0|abbr=on}} maximum,
{{convert|65|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts.
| map =
| map_state =
}}
The 12401 / 12402 Nanda Devi AC Express train belonging to Indian Railways that runs between {{stnlnk|Kota Junction}} & {{stnlnk|Dehradun}} in India. It is a daily service. It operates as train number 12401 from Kota Junction to Dehradun and as train number 12402 in the reverse direction. At first it ran between {{stnlnk|New Delhi}} & Dehradun as train number 12205 & 12206. Since 26 August 2019 it was extended up to Kota Junction, skipping New Delhi. It stops at {{stnlnk|Hazrat Nizamuddin}} while following the same route and same timings from {{stnlnk|Ghaziabad Junction}} to Dehradun.Earlier this train used to run as New Delhi Dehradun AC Express from New Delhi from 25/09/2010 till 07/10/2014 and then was renamed as "Nanda Devi Express".This train used to originate from Hazrat Nizamuddin before 25/09/2010.
Coaches
The 12401/12402 Nanda Devi AC Express has 2 AC First Class, 4 AC Two Tier, 7 AC Three Tier coaches along with 2 End on generation cars. As with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
EOG || B7 || B6 || B5 || B4 || B3 || B2 || B1 || A4 || A3 || A2 || A1 || H2 || H1 || EOG
Service
It is a daily train & covers the distance of 763 kilometres in 11 hours 45 minutes as 12401 Nanda Devi AC Express (65 km/h)and in 11 hours 45 minutes as 12402 Nanda Devi AC Express (65 km/h). It has a Superfast surcharge.
Route & halts
The train runs from Kota Junction via {{stnlnk|Sawai Madhopur Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Gangapur City}}, {{stnlnk|Hindaun City}}, {{stnlnk|Bharatpur Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Mathura Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Hazrat Nizamuddin}}, {{stnlnk|Ghaziabad Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Meerut City Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Muzaffarnagar}}, {{stnlnk|Roorkee}},
{{stnlnk|Haridwar}} to Dehradun.
Traction
It is hauled by a Tughlakabad Loco Shed based WAP-7 electric locomotive on its entire journey.
Operation
- 12401 Nanda Devi AC Express leaves Kota Junction on a daily basis at 17:55 hrs and reaches Dehradun the next day at 05:40 hrs.
- 12402 Nanda Devi AC Express leaves Dehradun on a daily basis at 22:50 hrs and reaches Kota Junction the next day at 10:35 hrs.
From 25 August 2019, it operate as 12401 / 12402 Dehradun Kota Nanda Devi AC Express with stoppage at {{stnlnk|Hazrat Nizamuddin}} instead of {{stnlnk|New Delhi}}. Before that, it used to run between Dehradun & New Delhi as 12205/12206.
Gallery
File:12205 Nanda Devi Express headed by a Ghaziabad based WAP 5.jpg|Nanda Devi Express headed by a Ghaziabad-based WAP-5
File:12205 Nanda Devi Express at Harrawala.jpg|12205 Nanda Devi Express at Harrawala
File:12205 Nanda Devi Express - AC 3 tier coach.jpg|12205 Nanda Devi Express – AC 3 tier coach
File:Nandadevi express DDN KOTA Interior 3.jpg|1A Coupe Interior. Private cabin for Two.
File:Nandadevi express DDN KOTA Interior 5.jpg|1st AC interior
File:Nandadevi express DDN KOTA Interior 2.jpg|1A Coupe interior
External links
- [http://indiarailinfo.com/train/101/297/8/1 Dehradun AC Express]
- [http://www.euttaranchal.com/news/general/new-delhi-dehradun-ac-express-train-to-be-renamed-nanda-devi-express.html]
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{{Railways in Northern India}}
{{AC Express}}
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