Jaisalmer–Lalgarh Express

The 14703 / 14704 Jaisalmer - Lalgarh Express is an express train belonging to North Western Railway zone that runs between Jaisalmer and Lalgarh in India. It is currently being operated with 14703/14704 train numbers on a daily basis.[1][2]

Jaisalmer - Lalgarh Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
LocaleRajasthan
Current operator(s)North Western Railways
Route
StartJaisalmer (JSM)
Stops12
EndLalgarh (LGH)
Distance travelled314 km (195 mi)
Average journey time6h 35m
Service frequencyDaily [lower-alpha 1]
Train number(s)14703/14704
On-board services
Class(es)AC 3 tier, Chair Car, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board Catering
E-Catering
Observation facilitiesRake sharing with 12467/12468 Leelan Express
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockICF Coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed48 km/h (30 mph) average including halts

Service

The 14703/Jaisalmer Lalgarh Express has an average speed of 48 km/hr and covers 314 km in 6h 35m. The 14704/Lalgarh Jaisalmer Express has an average speed of 50 km/hr and covers 314 km in 6h 20m.

Route & Halts

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composite

The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 12 coaches :

  • 2 AC III Tier
  • 1 Chair Car
  • 6 General
  • 2 Second-class Luggage/parcel van

Traction

Both trains are hauled by an Abu Road Loco Shed based WDM 3A diesel locomotive from Jaisalmer to Bikaner and vice versa.

Rake Sharing

The train shares its rake with 12467/12468 Leelan Express.

See also

Notes

  1. Runs seven days in a week for every direction.

References


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