The Delhi–Barmer Link Express is an Express train belonging to Northern Railway zone that runs between Old Delhi and Barmer in India. It is currently being operated with 14661/14662 train numbers on a daily basis.[1][2]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Current operator(s) | Northern Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Termini | Old Delhi Junction (DLI) Barmer (BME) |
| Stops | 34 |
| Distance travelled | 828 km (514 mi) |
| Average journey time | 16h 10m |
| Service frequency | Weekly [a] |
| Train number(s) | 14661/14662 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | No |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | On-board catering E-catering |
| Observation facilities | ICF coach |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 2 |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 42 km/h (26 mph), including halts |
Service edit
The 14661/Delhi–Barmer Link Express has an average speed of 51 km/h and covers 828 km in 16h 10m. The 14662/Barmer–Delhi Link Express has an average speed of 48 km/h and covers 828 km in 17h 15m.
Route and halts edit
The important halts of the train are:
Coach composition edit
The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 18 coaches:
- 1 First AC and Second AC
- 1 AC II Tier
- 1 AC III Tier
- 8 Sleeper coaches
- 5 General
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Traction edit
Both trains are hauled by an Abu Road Loco Shed-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive from Old Delhi to Jodhpur. From Jodhpur, trains are hauled by an Abu Road Loco Shed-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive uptil Barmer, and vice versa.
Rake sharing edit
The train shares its rake with 14646/14645 Shalimar Express and 14659/14660 Malani Express.
See also edit
Notes edit
- ^ Runs one day in a week for every direction.
References edit
External links edit
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