Santragachi–Ajmer Weekly Express

{{Short description|Train in India}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2018}}

{{Use Indian English|date=June 2018}}

{{Infobox rail service

| name = Santragachi–Ajmer Weekly Express

| image =

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| type = Express

| locale =

| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2012|07|29}}

| last =

| operator = South Eastern Railway

| ridership =

| start = {{stnlnk|Santragachi}} (SRC)

| stops = 19

| end = {{stnlnk|Ajmer Junction}} (AII)

| distance = {{convert|1986|km|0|abbr=on}}

| journeytime = 39 Hrs 55 Mins

| frequency = Weekly

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

| seating = Yes

| sleeping = Yes

| autorack =

| catering = On-board catering,
E-catering

| observation = Large windows

| entertainment =

| baggage = No

| otherfacilities = Below the seats

| stock = LHB Coaches

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

| electrification =

| trainnumber = 18009 / 18010

| speed = {{convert|50|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts.

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The 18009 / 18010 Santragachi–Ajmer Weekly Express is an Express train belonging to South Eastern Railway zone that runs between {{stnlnk|Santragachi Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Ajmer Junction}} in India. It is currently being operated with 18009/18010 train numbers on a weekly basis.[http://www.ser.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,423&dcd=1765&did=1498817568919688E8E059A52D108052957491E948D8F.web91 SER TRAIN SERVICES DISRUPTED DUE TO RAIL ROKO][http://www.avenuemail.in/jamshedpur/cm-raghubar-das-to-flag-off-tata-jaipur-direct-train-for-fagun-mela-on-march-15/89561/ "CM Raghubar Das to flag off Tata-Jaipur direct train for Fagun Mela on March 15"][http://www.ser.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,423&dcd=1179&did=1455618384801EBA7853E0339AAE982754151759C844D.web91 PERMANENT AUGMENTATION OF SER TRAINS FOR MORE ACCOMMODATION]

Service

  • 18009 Santragachi–Ajmer Weekly Express has an average speed of 50 km/h and covers 1986 km in 39h 55m.{{Cite web |last=Prasad |first=Jyoti |title=18009/Santragachi - Ajmer Weekly Express - Santragachi to Ajmer SER/South Eastern Zone - Railway Enquiry |url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-santragachi-ajmer-weekly-express-18009/18385/1724/280 |access-date=2022-08-01 |website=indiarailinfo.com}}
  • 18010 Ajmer–Santragachi Weekly Express has an average speed of 51 km/h and covers 1986 km in 39h 00m.{{Cite web |last=Prasad |first=Jyoti |title=18010/Ajmer - Santragachi Weekly Express - Ajmer to Santragachi SER/South Eastern Zone - Railway Enquiry |url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-ajmer-santragachi-weekly-express-18010/18386/280/1724 |access-date=2022-08-01 |website=indiarailinfo.com}}

Route and halts

  • {{stnlnk|Santragachi Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Kharagpur Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Tatanagar Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Barkakana Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Barwadih Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Daltonganj}}
  • {{stnlnk|Chopan}}
  • {{stnlnk|Singrauli}}
  • {{stnlnk|Katni Murwara Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Saugor}}
  • {{stnlnk|Guna Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Kota Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Chanderiya}}
  • {{stnlnk|Bhilwara}}
  • {{stnlnk|Ajmer Junction}}

Coach composition

The train has Modern LHB rakes with a maximum speed of 130 km/h. The train consists of 22 coaches:

  • 2 AC II Tier
  • 6 AC III Tier
  • 10 Sleeper Coaches
  • 2 General Unreserved
  • 2 End on Generation (EOG) Coaches

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a {{stnlnk|Santragachi}}-based WAP-4 locomotive from end to end.

Rake sharing

Direction reversal

The train reverses its direction 3 times at:

  • {{stnlnk|Chopan}}
  • {{stnlnk|Kota Junction}}
  • Chanderiya.

See also

Notes

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References

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