Amrapur Aravali Express

The 19707 / 19708 Amrapur Aravali Express is an express train belonging to Indian Railways that run between Bandra Terminus and Shri Ganganagar Junction in India. It operates as train number 19707 from Bandra Terminus to Shri Ganganagar Junction and as train number 19708 in the reverse direction. It is named after Amrapur darbar famous temple in Jaipur and Aravalli Range of mountains that stretches across Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana & Delhi.[1][2][3]

Amrapur Aravali Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
LocaleMaharashtra, Gujarat & Rajasthan
Current operator(s)North Western Railways
Route
StartBandra Terminus (BDTS)
Stops56
EndShri Ganganagar Junction (SGNR)
Distance travelled1,611 km (1,001 mi)
Average journey time33 hours 45 mins
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)19707 / 19708
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesAvailable
Baggage facilitiesYes
Technical
Rolling stockICF Coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed110 km/h (68 mph) maximum,
50.61 km/h (31 mph) average including halts
Route map

Till 7 November 2019 it was running up to Jaipur Junction and after 8 November 2019 it was extended up to Shri Ganganagar Junction for direct connectivity to State capital of Rajasthan and Gujarat and the Financial Capital of India for which is important for business and tourism purpose.[4][5]

Coaches

The 19707/19708 Amrapur Aravali Express presently has 2 AC 2 tier, 3 AC 3 tier, 12 Sleeper Class, 4 General Unreserved, 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake coaches & 1 Pantry Car.

As with most train services in India, Coach Composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

19707 Aravali Express at Bandra Terminus
19707 Aravali Express

Service

The 19707 Amrapur Aravali Express covers the distance of 1611 kilometres in 34 hours 35 mins (50.51 km/hr) & in 32 hours 55 mins as 19708 Amrapur Aravali Express (50.70 km/hr).

As the average speed of the train is below 55 km/hr, its fare does not include a Superfast surcharge.

Route & Halts

The 19707/19708 Amrapur Aravali Express runs from Bandra Terminus via Borivali, Vapi, Surat, Vadodara, Ahmedabad Junction, Palanpur, Abu Road, Pindwara, Falna, Marwar Junction, Ajmer Junction, Phulera Junction, Jaipur Junction, Ringas Junction, Sikar, Churu, Sadulpur Junction, Hanumangarh Junction to Shri Ganganagar Junction.

Traction

Prior to Western Railway switching to the AC traction, it would be hauled by a WCAM 1 engine until Ahmedabad Junction after which a WDP 4 from the Bhagat ki Kothi shed until Jaipur Junction.

Since Western Railway switched over to AC traction in February 2012, it is now hauled by a WAP 4E / WAP 5 from the Vadodara shed until Ahmedabad Junction after which a WDP 4D from the Bhagat Ki Kothi shed takes over until Shri Ganganagar Junction.

Direction Reversal

The train reverses its direction 3 times;

  1. Jaipur Junction
  2. Churu Junction
  3. Hanumangarh Junction.

References
  1. "Bandra Terminus - Jaipur Aravali Express re-named as "AMRAPUR ARAVALI EXPRESS"". Western Railways.
  2. "19707/Bandra Terminus - Jaipur Amrapur Aravali Express". India Rail Info.
  3. "19708/Jaipur - Bandra Terminus Amrapur Aravali Express". India Rail Info.
  4. bhaskar.com, Retrieved 27 November 2019
  5. North Western Railways, Retrieved 27 November 2019.
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