Indore–Jammu Tawi Weekly Superfast Express
The 22941/22942 Indore - Jammu Tawi Weekly Superfast Express is a superfast train of the Indian Railways which runs between Indore Junction of Madhya Pradesh and Jammu Tawi the Winter capital city of Jammu and Kashmir.[2][3] The train is the second train between Indore and Jammu after Malwa Express.
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| Status | Operating |
| First service | 29 December 2014[1] |
| Current operator(s) | Western Railways |
| Route | |
| Start | Indore Junction(INDB) |
| Stops | 14 |
| End | Jammu Tawi(JAT) |
| Distance travelled | 1,411 kilometres (877 mi) |
| Average journey time | 25 hrs 30 mins |
| Service frequency | Weekly |
| Train number(s) | 22941/22942 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Available |
| Sleeping arrangements | Available |
| Catering facilities | Available |
| Baggage facilities | Available |
| Technical | |
| Track gauge | Broad gauge |
| Operating speed | 55 kilometres per hour (34 mph) Avg. |
Coach Composition
The train consists of 22 coaches :
- 1 AC II Tier
- 3 AC III Tier
- 12 Sleepar Class
- 4 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Service
The 22941/Indore - Jammu Tawi Weekly Superfast Express has an average speed of 55 km/hr and covers 1411 km in 25 hrs 30 mins.
The 22942/Jammu Tawi - Indore Weekly Superfast Express has an average speed of 58 km/hr and covers 1411 km in 24 hrs 15 mins.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are :
Schedule
| Train Number | Station Code | Departure Station | Departure Time | Departure Day | Arrival Station | Arrival Time | Arrival Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22941 | INDB | Indore Junction | 23:55 PM | Mon | Jammu Tawi | 01:25 AM | Wed |
| 22942 | JAT | Jammu Tawi | 05:00 AM | Wed | Indore Junction | 05:15 AM | Thu |
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed based WAP 5 or WAP 4E electric locomotives.
See also
References
- "List of the trains announced in the Railway Budget 2014-15 which would serve the State of Jammu and Kashmir and status of implementation". Government of India. Press Information Bureau. 4 September 2015.
- "22941/Indore - Jammu Tawi Weekly Superfast Express". India Rail Info.
- "22942/Jammu Tawi - Indore Weekly Superfast Express". India Rail Info.
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