Uttaranchal Express
{{Short description|Train in India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2016}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2016}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Uttaranchal Express
| image=
| caption =
| type = Express
| locale = Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh & Uttarakhand
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2000|07|07}}
| last =
| operator = Western Railway
| start = {{stnlnk|Okha}} (OKHA)
| stops = 33
| end = {{stnlnk|Dehradun}} (DDN)
| distance = {{convert|1681|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 32 hrs 40 mins
| frequency = Weekly
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering = E-catering,
On-board catering
| observation = Large windows
| entertainment =
| baggage =
| otherfacilities = Below the seats
| stock = LHB coach
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| el =
| trainnumber = 19565 / 19566
| speed = {{convert|130|km/h|0|abbr=on}} maximum,
{{convert|52|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts.
| map = File:Uttaranchal Express (Okha - Dehradun) Route map.jpg
| map_state =
}}
The 19565 / 19566 Uttaranchal Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways – Western Railway zone that runs between {{stnlnk|Okha}}, Gujarat & {{stnlnk|Dehradun}}, Uttarakhand in India.
It operates as train number 19565 from Okha to Dehradun and as train number 19566 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
It is named after the state of Uttarakhand which until October 2006 was known as Uttaranchal.
Coach composition
The train has LHB rakes with max speed of 130 km/h. The train consists of 16 coaches;
- 1 AC II Tier
- 3 AC III Tier
- 6 Sleeper coaches
- 4 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake.
Introduction and history
Uttaranchal Express was introduced as an Weekly train to connect religious places of Haridwar & Okha after formation of Uttaranchal(NowUttarakhand) state in the 2000s era. By 2000s, Ahmedabad - Rajkot - Okha line was converted to Broad Gauge from earlier Meter Gauge & this train was the 1st train to connect Okha with Delhi via Ahmedabad & Jaipur. Train was numbered 9465/9466 that time & used to cover {{convert|1752|km|mi}} in 33 hours 40 mins running at {{convert|52|km/h|mi/h}} speed. The schedule was as follows: -
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| Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Departure day | Arrival station | Arrival time | Arrival day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9465 | OKHA | Okha | 20:00 PM | Thursday | Dehradun | 05:40 AM | Saturday |
| 9466 | DDN | Dehradun | 21:50 PM | Saturday | Okha | 07:30 AM | Monday |
The train used to run via Ahmedabad, having a reversal there. Timings of 9465 at Ahmedabad was 05.30 AM/05.55 AM, timings at Ajmer Junction was 14.45 PM/14.55 PM, timings at {{stnlnk|Jaipur}} was 17.10 PM/17.25 PM & timings at {{stnlnk|New Delhi}} was 22.40 PM/22.55 PM. Like wise timings of 9466 at {{stnlnk|New Delhi}} was 04.25 AM/04.40 AM, timings at {{stnlnk|Jaipur}} was 09.55 AM/10.10 AM, timings at Ajmer Junction was 12.25 PM/12.35 PM & timings at Ahmedabad was 21.25 PM/21.50 PM. Later the train number was changed to 9565/9566 & schedule was changed. The timings were as follows: -
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| Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Departure day | Arrival station | Arrival time | Arrival day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9565 | OKHA | Okha | 09:35 AM | Friday | Dehradun | 19:15 PM | Saturday |
| 9566 | DDN | Dehradun | 06:00 AM | Sunday | Okha | 15:40 PM | Monday |
Current service with route and halts
With the completion of Viramgram - Katosan - Mahesana gauge conversion work from Meter Gauge to Broad Gauge in 2010s era, Uttaranchal Express now avoids Ahmedabad & travels {{convert|71|km|mi}} less, saving journey time of 1 hour 15 minutes now. Currently 19565/Okha–Dehradun Uttaranchal Express covers the distance of {{convert|1681|km|0|abbr=on}} in 32 hrs 15 mins (52.00 km/h). 19566/Dehradun–Okha Uttaranchal Express covers the distance of {{convert|1681|km|0|abbr=on}} in 32 hrs 15 mins (52.00 km/h).
The 19565 / 19566 Okha–Dehradun Uttaranchal Express runs from Okha via {{stnlnk|Jamnagar}}, {{stnlnk|Rajkot Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Palanpur Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Abu Road}}, Ajmer Junction, {{stnlnk|Jaipur}}, {{stnlnk|Delhi Sarai Rohilla}}, {{stnlnk|New Delhi}}, {{stnlnk|Ghaziabad}}, Meerut City jn., {{stnlnk|Muzaffarnagar}}, {{stnlnk|Haridwar Junction}} to Dehradun and vice versa.
Schedule
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| Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Departure day | Arrival station | Arrival time | Arrival day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19565 | OKHA | Okha | 10:00 AM | Friday | Dehradun | 18:15 PM | Saturday |
| 19566 | DDN | Dehradun | 05:50 AM | Sunday | Okha | 14:05 PM | Monday |
Traction
As the entire route is fully electrified, it is hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed based WAP-7 electric locomotive from end to end.
References
{{reflist}}
- http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/finance_budget/Previous%20Budget%20Speeches/2000-01.pdf
- http://www.holidayiq.com/railways/uttaranchal-express-19565-train.html
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_Io8_tfq3g
- https://www.flickr.com/photos/wap5holic/12458269024/
- http://www.firstpost.com/topic/place/nepal-uttaranchal-express-with-vatva-wdm3d-11131-video-FXXBzzmznZo-1248-1.html
- https://indiarailinfo.com/train/7932
- https://indiarailinfo.com/train/7931
- https://archive.pib.gov.in/archive/releases98/lyr2000/rjun2000/r30062000.html
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 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140408180437/http://www.indianrail.gov.in/ |archivedate= 8 April 2014 }}
- {{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:Rail transport in Haryana
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