Ananya Express
The Ananya Express is an Indian Railways superfast-class train running between Kolkata (Chitpur) and Udaipur city.
.JPG.webp) Train no. 12316 Ananya Express pauses at Agra Fort in 2008 | |||||
| Overview | |||||
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| Current operator(s) | Indian Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Start | Kolkata(KOAA) | ||||
| Stops | 20 | ||||
| End | Udaipur City(UDZ) | ||||
| Distance travelled | 2,141 km (1,330 mi) | ||||
| Service frequency | Weekly Express | ||||
| Train number(s) | 12315 UP 12316 DN | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC 1 tier, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved | ||||
| Catering facilities | No Pantry Car | ||||
| Other facilities | LHB Coaches Rake sharing with Akal Takht Express | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Track gauge | Broad gauge | ||||
| Operating speed | 60 km/h (37 mph) | ||||
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It covers a distance of 2,141 km at an average speed of 60 km per hour, travelling through the Indian states of West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. It connects Eastern India with tourist spots such as Agra, Jaipur, Ajmer and Udaipur.
The service formerly ran between Sealdah and Ajmer, but was extended through to Udaipur. The train is hauled by a WAP 4 class locomotive from Howrah to Sawai Madhopur Junction, and from there to Udaipur city by a WDP 4/4B/4D class locomotive of Indian Railways. This train is converted in LHB train it has general, sleeper, AC 3tier, AC 2tier, first AC. Now the train's originating station has also been shifted to Kolkata. Now the train runs from Kolkata to Udaipur.
External links
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