Ranthambore Express
The 12465/12466 Ranthambhore Express is a superfast train service which runs between Indore Junction railway station in Indore, the largest city and the commercial hub of the Central Indian state Madhya Pradesh, and Jodhpur, a major city in Rajasthan, India. It is currently being operated with 12465/12466 train numbers on a daily basis.[1]
 Ranthambhore Express trainboard | |||||
| Overview | |||||
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| Service type | Superfast | ||||
| Locale | Rajasthan & Madhya Pradesh | ||||
| Current operator(s) | North Western Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Start | Indore Junction (INDB) | ||||
| Stops | 30 | ||||
| End | Jodhpur Junction (JU) | ||||
| Distance travelled | 910 km (565 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 16 hrs 35 mins | ||||
| Service frequency | Daily | ||||
| Train number(s) | 12465 / 12466 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | 2nd Seating, AC Chair Car, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | Available | ||||
| Observation facilities | Large windows | ||||
| Baggage facilities | Available | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | LHB Coaches | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 55 km/h (34 mph) Avg. Speed | ||||
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Coach Composition
The train consists of 17 coaches :
- 1 AC Chair Car
- 3 AC III Tier
- 2 Sleeper Coaches
- 3 2nd Seating
- 6 General Unreserved
- 2 End On Generator
Service
The 12465/Indore - Jodhpur Ranthambhore Express has an average speed of 55 km/hr and covers 910 km in 16 hrs 35 mins.[2]
The 12466/Jodhpur - Indore Ranthambhore Express has an average speed of 55 km/hr and covers 910 km in 16 hrs 35 mins.[3]
Route & Halts
The important halts of the train are :
- Indore Junction
- Dewas Junction
- Ujjain Junction
- Nagda Junction
- Vikramgarh Alot
- Shamgarh
- Bhawani Mandi
- Ramganj Mandi Junction
- Kota Junction
- Sawai Madhopur Junction
- Durgapura
- Jaipur Junction
- Phulera Junction
- Sambhar Lake Town
- Nawa City
- Kuchaman City
- Makrana Junction
- Degana Junction
- Merta Road Junction
- Gotan
- Raikabag Palace Junction
- Jodhpur Junction
Schedule
| Train Number | Station Code | Departure Station | Departure Time | Departure Day | Arrival Station | Arrival Time | Arrival Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12465 | INDB | Indore Junction | 06:00 AM | Daily | Jodhpur Junction | 22:35 PM | Daily |
| 12466 | JU | Jodhpur Junction | 05:50 AM | Daily | Indore Junction | 22:25 PM | Daily |
Rake Sharing
The train shares its rake with 14801/14802 Jodhpur - Indore Express.
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed based WAP 7 electric locomotive between Indore Junction and Sawai Madhopur Junction. After Sawai Madhopur Junction, both trains are hauled by a Bhagat Ki Kothi based WDP 4 / WDP 4B / WDP 4D diesel locomotive up to Jodhpur Junction and vice versa.
References
- "रणथंभौर और जोधपुर-इंदौर एक्सप्रेस ट्रेन में अब सभी एलएचबी कोच लगेंगे". Bhaskar (in Hindi).
- "12465/Ranthambhore SF Express". India Rail Info.
- "12466/Ranthambhore SF Express". India Rail Info.