Gandhidham–Jodhpur Express
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| Overview | |||||
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| Service type | Superfast | ||||
| Locale | Gujarat & Rajasthan | ||||
| Current operator(s) | North Western Railway | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | Gandhidham (GIMB) Jodhpur (JU) | ||||
| Stops | 12 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 560 km (348 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 9 hours 15 minutes | ||||
| Service frequency | Daily | ||||
| Train number(s) | 22483 / 22484 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | E-catering | ||||
| Observation facilities | Large windows | ||||
| Baggage facilities | No | ||||
| Other facilities | Below the seats | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | LHB coach | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 60 km/h (37 mph) average including halts. | ||||
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The 22483 / 22484 Gandhidham–Jodhpur Express is a superfast train belonging to North Western Railway zone that runs between Gandhidham Junction and Jodhpur Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 22483/22484 train numbers on tri-weekly basis.[1][2]
Coach composition
The train has LHB rakes with max speed of 130 kmph. The train consists of 14 coaches:
- 1 AC II Tier
- 2 AC III Tier
- 5 Sleeper Coaches
- 4 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Service
The 22483/Jodhpur–Gandhidham Express has an average speed of 56 km/h and covers 560 km in 09 hrs 55 mins.
The 22484/Gandhidham–Jodhpur Express has an average speed of 59 km/h and covers 560 km in 09 hrs 25 mins.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
- Gandhidham Junction
- Samakhiali Junction
- Radhanpur
- Bhabhar
- Bhildi Junction
- Dhanera
- Raniwara
- Marwar Bhinmal
- Modran
- Jalor
- Mokalsar
- Samdari Junction
- Luni Junction
- Jodhpur
Schedule
| Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Departure day | Arrival station | Arrival time | Arrival day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22483 | JU | Jodhpur Junction | 20:00 PM | Sun,Tue,Fri | Gandhidham Junction | 05:55 AM | Mon,Wed,Sat |
| 22484 | GIMB | Gandhidham Junction | 22:45 PM | Mon,Wed,Sat | Jodhpur Junction | 08:10 AM | Sun,Tue,Thu |
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Bhagat Ki Kothi Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Gandhidham to Jodhpur and vice versa.
References
- ^ "22483/Jodhpur–Gandhidham Superfast Express". India Rail Info.
- ^ "22484/Gandhidham–Jodhpur Superfast Express". India Rail Info.