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{{short description|Train in India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2017}} {{Use dmy dates|date=September 2017}}
{{Use Indian English|date=September 2017}} {{Use Indian English|date=September 2017}}
{{Infobox rail service {{Infobox rail service
| name = Kalka - Barmer Express | name = Rishikesh–Barmer Express
| image = | image =
| image_width =
| caption = | caption =
| type = ] | type = ]
| locale = ], ], ], ] & ]
| locale =
| first = | first =
| last = | last =
| operator = ] | operator = ]
| ridership = | ridership =
| start = {{rws|Kalka }} ('''KLK''') | start = {{stnlnk|Rishikesh}} (RKSH)
| stops = 15 | stops = 40
| end = {{rws|Barmer}} ('''BME''') | end = {{stnlnk|Barmer}} (BME)
| distance = {{convert|1081|km|0|abbr=on}} | distance = {{convert|1190|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 24hrs 10mins
| journey time = 22h 45m
| frequency = Daily {{efn|Runs seven days in a week for every direction.}} | frequency = Daily {{efn|Runs seven days in a week for every direction.}}
| class = AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved | class = AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
| seating = No | seating = No
| sleeping = Yes | sleeping = Yes
| autorack = | autorack =
| catering = On-board Catering <br> E-Catering | catering = On-board catering, <br/> E-catering
| observation = ] | observation = Large windows
| entertainment = No | entertainment =
| baggage = No | baggage = No
| other facilities= Below the seats | otherfacilities = Below the seats
| stock = 2 | stock = ]
| gauge = {{RailGauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}} | gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| electrification = | electrification =
| trainnumber = 14887/14888 | trainnumber = 14887 / 14888
| speed = maximum speed upto 110km/h average speed {{convert|48|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, including halts | speed = {{convert|50|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts.
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The '''Kalka - Barmer Express''' is an ] train belonging to ] that runs between ] and ] in ]. It is currently being operated with 14887/14888 train numbers on daily basis.<ref></ref><ref></ref> The 14887 / 14888 '''Rishikesh–Barmer Express''' is an ] train belonging to ] that runs between {{stnlnk|Rishikesh}} and {{stnlnk|Barmer}} in India. It is currently being operated with 14887/14888 train numbers on a daily basis.<ref></ref><ref></ref>


== Service== ==Service==


The 14887/Kalka - Barmer Express has averages speed of 48&nbsp;km/hr and covers 1081&nbsp;km in 22h 45m. The 14888/Barmer - Kalka Express has averages speed of 47&nbsp;km/hr and covers 1081&nbsp;km in 23h 10m. The 14887/Rishikesh–Barmer Express has an average speed of 50&nbsp;km/h and covers 1190&nbsp;km in 24h 10m. The 14888/Barmer–Rishikesh Express has an average speed of 50&nbsp;km/h and covers 1190&nbsp;km in 24h 10m.


== Route and halts == == Route & halts ==


The important halts of the train are: The important halts of the train are:


* {{rws|Kalka}} * '''{{stnlnk|Rishikesh}}'''
* {{rws|Chandi Mandir}} * {{stnlnk|Haridwar}}
* {{rws|Chandigarh Junction}} * {{stnlnk|Roorkee}}
* {{rws|Ambala Cantonment Junction}} * {{stnlnk|Saharanpur Junction}}
* {{rws|Ambala City}} * {{stnlnk|Ambala Cantonment Junction}}
* {{rws|Patiala}} * {{stnlnk|Ambala City}}
* {{rws|Dhuri Junction}} * {{stnlnk|Patiala}}
* {{rws|Bathinda Cantonment}} * {{stnlnk|Dhuri Junction}}
* {{rws|Bathinda Junction}} * {{stnlnk|Bathinda Cantonment}}
* {{rws|Hanumangarh Junction}} * {{stnlnk|Bathinda Junction}}
* {{rws|Suratgarh Junction}} * {{stnlnk|Hanumangarh Junction}}
* {{rws|Lalgarh Junction}} * {{stnlnk|Suratgarh Junction}}
* {{rws|Bikaner Junction}} * {{stnlnk|Lalgarh Junction}}
* {{rws|Nagaur}} * {{stnlnk|Bikaner Junction}}
* {{rws|Merta Road Junction}} * {{stnlnk|Nagaur}}
* {{rws|Jodhpur Junction}} * {{stnlnk|Merta Road Junction}}
* {{rws|Luni Junction}} * {{stnlnk|Jodhpur Junction}}
* {{rws|Samdari Junction}} * {{stnlnk|Luni Junction}}
* {{rws|Balotra}} * {{stnlnk|Samdari Junction}}
* {{rws|Barmer}} * {{stnlnk|Balotra}}
* '''{{stnlnk|Barmer}}'''


==Coach composite== ==Coach composition==


The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consist of 10 coaches : The train has LHB rakes with max speed of 130 kmph. The train consists of 17 coaches:


* 3 AC III Tier * 6 AC III Tier
* 3 Sleeper Coaches * 5 Sleeper coaches
* 2 General Unreserved * 4 General Unreserved
* 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake * 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake.
*
*
*
*


== Traction== ==Traction==


Both trains are hauled by a ] based ] or ] electric locomotive from ] to ]. From ] hauled by an ] based ]<nowiki/>or ] diesel locomotive until ] and vice versa. Both trains are hauled by a ]-based ] diesel locomotive from Rishikesh to ]. From Bathinda Junction it is hauled by a ]-based ] / ] diesel locomotive until Barmer and vice versa.


== Rake sharing == == Rake sharing ==
The train shares its rake with 14815/14816 '''Shri Ganganagar–Rishikesh Express'''.
The '''Kalka - Barmer express''' share its rake with ] till ] from where train reversal it's direction to ] .


== Direction Reversal== ==Direction reversal==


Train Reverses its direction 1 times: The train reverses its direction once at:


* {{rws|Bathinda Junction}} * {{stnlnk|Bathinda Junction}}.
* {{rws|Ambala Cantonment Junction}}

== Notes ==
{{notelist}}


== See also == == See also ==


* ] * ]
* ] * ]

== Notes ==
{{notelist}}


== References == == References ==
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Latest revision as of 09:52, 9 July 2024

Train in India

Rishikesh–Barmer Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
LocaleUttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab & Rajasthan
Current operator(s)North Western Railway
Route
TerminiRishikesh (RKSH)
Barmer (BME)
Stops40
Distance travelled1,190 km (739 mi)
Average journey time24hrs 10mins
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)14887 / 14888
On-board services
Class(es)AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering,
E-catering
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesNo
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed50 km/h (31 mph) average including halts.

The 14887 / 14888 Rishikesh–Barmer Express is an Express train belonging to North Western Railway zone that runs between Rishikesh and Barmer in India. It is currently being operated with 14887/14888 train numbers on a daily basis.

Service

The 14887/Rishikesh–Barmer Express has an average speed of 50 km/h and covers 1190 km in 24h 10m. The 14888/Barmer–Rishikesh Express has an average speed of 50 km/h and covers 1190 km in 24h 10m.

Route & halts

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition

The train has LHB rakes with max speed of 130 kmph. The train consists of 17 coaches:

  • 6 AC III Tier
  • 5 Sleeper coaches
  • 4 General Unreserved
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake.

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Ludhiana Loco Shed-based WDP-4D diesel locomotive from Rishikesh to Bathinda Junction. From Bathinda Junction it is hauled by a Bhagat Ki Kothi Loco Shed-based WDP-4B / WDP-4D diesel locomotive until Barmer and vice versa.

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 14815/14816 Shri Ganganagar–Rishikesh Express.

Direction reversal

The train reverses its direction once at:

See also

Notes

  1. Runs seven days in a week for every direction.

References

  1. Bid to derail train near Patiala railway station, narrow escape for 400
  2. Passengers push train manually

External links

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trunk lines
Branch lines/
sections
Urban and suburban
rail transport
Heritage railways
Monorails
Defunct lines
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and workshops
Railway companies
See also


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