Hazur Sahib Nanded–Shri Ganganagar Superfast Express via Hanumangarh

Hazur Sahib Nanded Shri Ganganagar Junction Express is a Superfast train belonging to Indian Railways North Western Railway zone that run between Hazur Sahib Nanded and Shri Ganganagar Junction in India.[1]

Hazur Sahib Nanded – Shri Ganganagar Superfast Express via Hanumangarh
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
First service31 May 2019
Current operator(s)North Western Railways
Route
StartHazur Sahib Nanded
Stops26
EndShri Ganganagar Junction
Distance travelled1,993 km (1,238 mi)
Service frequencyWeekly
Train number(s)12439 / 12440
On-board services
Class(es)AC 1st Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper, General
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesNo Pantry Car Coach attached
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed140 km/h (87 mph) maximum
,57 km/h (35 mph), including halts

This train was Inaugurated on 31 May 2019 for better connectivity between these two places.

Service

This train covers the distance of 1993 km with an average speed of 57 km/h on both sides with total time of 35 hours 18 mins.[2]

As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/hr, as per Indian Railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routes

This train passes through Purna Junction, Akola Junction, Khandwa Junction, New Delhi, Bathinda Junction & Hanumangarh Junction on both sides. It reverses direction at twice during its run at Purna Junction & Bathinda Junction.[3]

Traction

As this route is partially electrified the WDP-4 pulls the train till Akola Junction,later WAP-5 pulls up to New Delhi and after WDP-4D pulls the train to the destination on both directions.[4]

References

  1. bhaskar.com, Retrieved 14 June 2019
  2. South Central Railways, Retrieved 14 June 2019.
  3. jagran.com, Retrieved 14 June 2019
  4. patrika.com, Retrieved 14 June 2019.
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