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
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| type = Express
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| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2012|07|29}}
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| 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
The train shares its rake with,
- 22829/22830 Shalimar–Bhuj Weekly Superfast Express
- 22825/22826 Shalimar–Chennai Central Weekly SF Express
- 22851/22852 Santragachi–Mangalore Central Vivek Express.
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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External links
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/18385 18009/Santragachi–Ajmer Weekly Express]
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/18386 18010/Ajmer–Santragachi Weekly Express]
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Category:Railway services introduced in 2017
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