Mysore–Ajmer Express

The 16209 / 16210 Mysore - Ajmer Express is an express train belonging to Indian Railways - South Western Railway zone that runs between Mysore Junction and Ajmer Junction in India.

Mysore - Ajmer Express
Overview
Service typeMail/Express
Current operator(s)South Western Railways
Route
StartMysore Junction (MYS)
Stops45
EndAjmer Junction (AII)
Distance travelled2,290 km (1,423 mi)
Average journey time47 hours 05 minutes as 16210, 48 hours 30 minutes as 16209
Service frequencyBi-Weekly
Train number(s)16209 / 16210
On-board services
Class(es)AC 1st Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, Unreserved/General
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesAvailable
Technical
Rolling stockLHB Coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed110 km/h (68 mph) maximum,
48 km/h (30 mph) average including halts

It operates as train number 16209 from Ajmer Junction to Mysore Junction and as train number 16210 in the reverse direction serving the states of Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat & Rajasthan.

Coach composite

The train has standard [[LHB with a max speed of 110 km/h (68 mph). The train consist of 23 coaches :

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

Service

The 16209/Ajmer - Mysore Express covers the distance of 2,290 km (1,423 mi) in 48 hours 30 mins 47.22 km/h (29 mph).

The 16210/Mysore - Ajmer Express covers the distance of 2,290 km (1,423 mi) in 47 hours 05 mins 48.64 km/h (30 mph).

As the average speed of the train is below 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railway rules, its fare does not include a Superfast surcharge.

Mysore Ajmer Express - Sleeper Class Coach

Routeing

The 16209 / 16210 Mysore - Ajmer Express runs from Mysore Junction via Bangalore City Junction, Hubli Junction, Miraj Junction, Pune Junction, Kalyan, Vasai Road, Palghar, Surat, Vadodara Junction, Ahmedabad Junction, Palanpur, Abu Road, Falna, Marwar Junction to Ajmer Junction.

Schedule

Train NumberStation CodeDeparture StationDeparture TimeDeparture DayArrival StationArrival TimeArrival Day
16209AIIAjmer Junction05:30 AMSun,FriMysore Junction06:00 AMTue,Sun
16210MYSMysore Junction18:35 PMTue,ThuAjmer Junction17:40 PMThu,Sat

Rake Sharing

The train share its rake with 16217/16218 Mysore - Sainagar Shirdi Weekly Express.

Traction

As most of the route is yet to be electrified, a Hubli based WDP 4D locomotive hauls the train for its entire journey.

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