Ranthambore Express
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2015}}
{{short description|Train in India}}
{{Use Indian English|date=September 2015}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Ranthambhore Express
| logo =
| image =
| caption =
| type = Superfast
| locale = Rajasthan & Madhya Pradesh
| operator = North Western Railway
| start = {{stnlnk|Indore Junction}} (INDB)
| stops = 34
| end = {{stnlnk|Bhagat Ki Kothi}} (BGKT)
| distance = {{convert|914|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 16 hrs 20 mins
| frequency = Daily
| class = Second Class Seating, AC Chair Car, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack = Overhead racks
| catering = On-board catering
| baggage = Available
| observation = Large windows
| otherfacilities = Below the seats
| stock = LHB coach
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm}}
| trainnumber = 12465 / 12466
| speed = {{cvt|56|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts.
| map = File:Ranthambore Express (Jodhpur - Indore) route map.png
}}
The 12465 / 12466 Ranthambhore Express is a superfast express train service which runs between {{stnlnk|Indore Junction}} railway station in Indore, the largest city and the commercial hub of the central Indian state Madhya Pradesh, and Bhagat Ki Kothi railway station, Jodhpur, a major city in Rajasthan, India. It is operated with 12465/12466 train numbers on a daily basis.{{cite web|url=https://www.bhaskar.com/mp/mandsour/news/ranthambore-and-jodhpur-indore-express-trains-will-now-have-all-lhb-coaches-034539-3493335.html|title=रणथंभौर और जोधपुर-इंदौर एक्सप्रेस ट्रेन में अब सभी एलएचबी कोच लगेंगे|website=Bhaskar|language=hi}}
Coach composition
The train consists of 17 coaches:
- 1 AC Chair Car
- 3 AC III Tier
- 2 Sleeper coaches
- 3 2nd Seating
- 6 General Unreserved
- 2 End-On Generator
Service
- 12465 Ranthambhore Express has an average speed of 56 km/h and covers 914 km in 16 hrs 20 mins.{{cite web|url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/1378|title=12465/Ranthambhore SF Express|website=India Rail Info}}
- 12466 Ranthambhore Express has an average speed of 56 km/h and covers 914 km in 16 hrs 20 mins.{{cite web|url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/1379|title=12466/Ranthambhore SF Express|website=India Rail Info}}
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
- {{stnlnk|Indore Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Dewas Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Ujjain Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Nagda Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Vikramgarh Alot}}
- {{stnlnk|Shamgarh}}
- {{stnlnk|Bhawani Mandi}}
- {{stnlnk|Ramganj Mandi Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Kota Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Sawai Madhopur Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Durgapura}}
- {{stnlnk|Jaipur Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Phulera Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Sambhar Lake Town}}
- {{stnlnk|Nawa City}}
- {{stnlnk|Kuchaman City}}
- {{stnlnk|Makrana Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Degana Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Merta Road Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Gotan}}
- {{stnlnk|Raikabag Palace Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Jodhpur Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Bhagat Ki Kothi}}.
Schedule
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Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Departure day | Arrival station | Arrival time | Arrival day |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12465 | INDB | Indore Junction | 06:00 AM | Daily | Bhagat Ki Kothi | 22:35 PM | Daily |
12466 | BGKT | Bhagat Ki Kothi | 05:00 AM | Daily | Indore Junction | 22:25 PM | Daily |
Rake sharing
The train shares its rake with 14801/14802 Jodhpur–Indore Express.
Direction reversals
The train reverses its direction twice at:
- {{stnlnk|Nagda Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Sawai Madhopur Junction}}.
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Bhagat Ki Kothi Loco Shed or Vadodara Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Indore to Bhagat Ki Kothi and vice versa.
See also
References
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{{Railways in Northern India}}
{{Railways in Central India}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Ranthambore Express}}
Category:Rail transport in Madhya Pradesh
Category:Rail transport in Rajasthan