Delhi–Barmer Link Express

Shalimar Malani Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
LocaleRajasthan, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab & Jammu and Kashmir
Current operator(s)Northern Railway
Route
TerminiJammu Tawi (JAT)
Barmer (BME)
Stops60
Distance travelled1,467 km (912 mi)
Average journey time28 hours 55 minutes
Service frequencyDaily [a]
Train number(s)14661 / 14662
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, 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 stockICF coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed51 km/h (32 mph) average including halts.

The 14661 / 14662 Shalimar Malani Express is an Express train belonging to Northern Railway zone that runs between Jammu Tawi and Barmer in India. It is currently being operated with 14661/14662 train numbers on a daily basis.[1][2]

Service

The 14661/Shalimar Malani Express has an average speed of 51 km/h and covers 1467 km in 28 hrs 55 mins. The 14662/Shalimar Malani Express has an average speed of 50 km/h and covers 1467 km in 29 hrs 05 mins.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition

The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 18 coaches:

  • 1 First AC and Second AC
  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 1 AC III Tier
  • 8 Sleeper coaches
  • 5 General
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Traction

Both trains are hauled by an Bhagat Ki Kothi Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Jammu Tawi to Jodhpur. From Jodhpur it is hauled by a Bhagat Ki Kothi Loco Shed-based WDP-4/WDP-4D diesel locomotive uptill Barmer and vice versa.

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with;

See also

Notes

  1. ^ Runs daily for every direction.

References