New Delhi–Moga Shatabdi Express
{{short description|Superfast express train in India}}
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{{Infobox rail service
| name = New Delhi Moga Shatabdi Express
| image=
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| type = Superfast Express, Shatabdi Express
| first = 8 December 2012
| last = 2 October 2019
| operator = Northern Railways
| ridership =
| start = {{stnlnk|New Delhi}}
| stops = 6
| end = {{stnlnk|Moga}}
| distance = {{convert|398|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journey time = 07 hours 05 minutes as 12043 New Delhi Moga Shatabdi Express, 07 hours 10 minutes as 12044 Moga New Delhi Shatabdi Express
| frequency = 2 days a week on Monday & Saturday
| class = Executive Class, AC Chair Car
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = No
| autorack =
| catering = Yes
| observation =
| entertainment =
| baggage =
| other facilities=
| stock = Standard Indian Railways Shatabdi coaches
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| el =
| train number = 12043 / 12044
| speed = {{convert|108|km/h|0|abbr=on}} maximum,
{{convert|65.86|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, including halts
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The 12043 / 44 New Delhi–Moga Shatabdi Express was a Superfast Express train of the Shatabdi Express category belonging to Indian Railways – Northern Railway zone that ran between {{stnlnk|New Delhi}} and {{stnlnk|Moga}} in India.
It operated as train number 12043 from New Delhi to Moga and as train number 12044 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Delhi, Haryana and Punjab. It was replaced by 22485/86 New Delhi–Moga Intercity Express.
Coaches
The 12043 / 44 New Delhi–Moga Shatabdi Express had 1 AC First Class, 10 AC Chair Car and 2 End-on Generator coaches. It did not carry a pantry car but being a Shatabdi category train, catering was arranged on board the train.
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service
The 12043 New Delhi–Moga Shatabdi Express covered the distance of 398 kilometres in 07 hours 05 mins (56.19 km/h) and in 07 hours 10 mins as 12044 Moga New Delhi Shatabdi Express (55.53 km/h).
As the average speed of the train was {{convert|65.86|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Rake sharing
The New Delhi–Moga Shatabdi Express shared its rake with 12037 / 38 New Delhi–Ludhiana Shatabdi Express.
Routing
The 12043 / 44 New Delhi–Moga Shatabdi Express ran from New Delhi via Rohtak Junction, {{stnlnk|Jind Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Ludhiana Junction}} to Moga.
It reverses direction of travel at {{stnlnk|Ludhiana Junction}}.
Being a Shatabdi-class train, it returned to its originating station New Delhi at the end of the day.
Loco link
As the route was yet to be electrified, a Tughlakabad-based WDP-4 powered the train for its entire journey.
Timings
- 12043 New Delhi–Moga Shatabdi Express left New Delhi every Monday and Saturday and reached Moga the same day.
- 12044 Moga–New Delhi Shatabdi Express left Moga every Monday and Saturday and reached New Delhi the same day.
References
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- {{cite web|url=http://www.indianrail.gov.in/shatabdi_trn_list.html|title=SHATABDI TRAIN LIST|publisher=indianrail.gov.in|accessdate=2014-05-30}}
- {{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2z8GNyUxyQ|title=Shatabdi express MOGA NEW DELHI Thundring @100kmph|via= YouTube|accessdate=2014-05-30}}
- {{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/ludhiana/shatabdi-extended-to-moga-twice-a-week/article1-970522.aspx|title=Shatabdi extended to Moga, twice a week|work=Hindustan Times|accessdate=2014-05-30|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140328175800/http://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/ludhiana/shatabdi-extended-to-moga-twice-a-week/article1-970522.aspx|archivedate=28 March 2014|df=dmy-all}}
- {{cite web|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/now-shatabdi-express-to-ply-from-moga-to-new-delhi/1042605/|title=Now, Shatabdi Express to ply from Moga to New Delhi|work=Indian Express|accessdate=2014-05-30}}
- {{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/vote-on-account/rail-budget/4-express-trains-for-Ferozepur-div-Ludhiana-Delhi-Shatabdi-till-Moga/articleshow/12269994.cms|title=4 express trains for Ferozepur div, Ludhiana–Delhi Shatabdi till Moga|work=The Times of India|date=15 March 2012 |accessdate=2014-05-30}}
- {{cite web|url=http://www.yespunjab.com/punjab/item/8110-moga-delhi-rail-link-will-be-reality-within-next-two-months-paramjit-kaur-gulshan|title=Moga-Delhi Rail Link will be reality within next two months : Paramjit Kaur Gulshan|website=www.yespunjab.com |accessdate=2014-05-30}}
External links
- {{cite web|url=http://www.indianrail.gov.in|title=Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry|publisher=indianrail.gov.in|accessdate=2014-04-05}}
- {{cite web|url=http://www.irctc.co.in|title=IRCTC Online Passenger Reservation System|publisher=irctc.co.in|accessdate=2014-04-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070303131207/http://www.irctc.co.in/|archive-date=3 March 2007|url-status=dead}}
- {{cite web|url=http://www.irfca.org|title=[IRFCA] Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet.|publisher=IRFCA|accessdate=2014-04-05}}
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Category:Shatabdi Express trains
Category:Rail transport in Delhi
Category:Rail transport in Haryana
Category:Rail transport in Punjab, India