New Delhi–Rohtak Intercity Express
The 14323 / 24 New Delhi - Rohtak Junction Intercity Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways Northern Railway zone that runs between New Delhi and Rohtak Junction in India.[1]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 9 August 2013 |
| Current operator(s) | Northern Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Start | New Delhi |
| Stops | 26 |
| End | Rohtak Junction |
| Distance travelled | 71 km (44 mi) |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 14323 / 14324 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC Chair car, general unreserved, Chair car |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | No |
| Catering facilities | No |
| Observation facilities | Rake Sharing with 14315 / 14316 Bareilly New Delhi Intercity Express |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | Standard Indian Railways Coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 35.5 km/h (22 mph) |
It operates as train number 14323 from New Delhi to Rohtak Junction and as train number 14324 in the reverse direction serving the states of Haryana & Delhi.
Coaches
The 14323 / 24 New Delhi - Rohtak Junction Intercity Express has two AC Chair Car, nine chair car, seven general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It does not carry a pantry car coach.[2]
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service
The 14323 New Delhi - Rohtak Junction Intercity Express covers the distance of 71 km (44 mi) in 2 hours 20 mins (30 km/hr) & in 1 hours 45 mins as the 14324 Rohtak Junction - New Delhi Intercity Express (41 km/hr).
As the average speed of the train is less than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routing
The 14323 / 24 New Delhi - Rohtak Junction Intercity Express runs from New Delhi via Shakur Basti, Bahadurgarh to Rohtak Junction.
Traction
As the route is going to be electrified, a Izzatnagar based WDM-3A diesel locomotive pulls the train to its destination.
External links
- 14323 Intercity Express at India Rail Info
- 14324 Intercity Express at India Rail Info