The 22483/22484 Gandhidham–Jodhpur Express is a Superfast train belonging to North Western Railway zone that runs between Gandhidham Junction and Jodhpur Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 22483/22484 train numbers on tri-weekly basis.[1][2]
| Overview | |||||
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| Service type | Superfast | ||||
| Locale | Gujarat, Rajasthan | ||||
| Current operator(s) | North Western Railway zone | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | Gandhidham Junction (GIMB) Jodhpur Junction (JU) | ||||
| Stops | 12 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 560 km (348 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 9 hours 40 minutes | ||||
| Service frequency | Tri-weekly | ||||
| Train number(s) | 22483/22484 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | E-catering | ||||
| Observation facilities | No rake sharing | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | Standard Indian Railways coaches | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 110 km/h (68 mph) maximum 58 km/h (36 mph), including halts | ||||
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Coach composition edit
The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 12 coaches :
- 1 AC III Tier
- 3 Sleeper Coaches
- 6 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Service edit
The 22483/Jodhpur–Gandhidham Express has an average speed of 56 km/h and covers 560 km in 09 hrs 55 mins.
The 22484/Gandhidham–Jodhpur Express has an average speed of 59 km/h and covers 560 km in 09 hrs 25 mins.
Route and halts edit
The important halts of the train are:
Schedule edit
| Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Departure day | Arrival station | Arrival time | Arrival day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22483 | JU | Jodhpur Junction | 20:00 PM | Sun,Tue,Fri | Gandhidham Junction | 05:55 AM | Mon,Wed,Sat |
| 22484 | GIMB | Gandhidham Junction | 22:45 PM | Mon,Wed,Sat | Jodhpur Junction | 08:10 AM | Sun,Tue,Thu |
Traction edit
Both trains are hauled by a Electric Loco Shed, Bhagat Ki Kothi-based WAP-7.
References edit
- ^ "22483/Jodhpur–Gandhidham Superfast Express". India Rail Info.
- ^ "22484/Gandhidham–Jodhpur Superfast Express". India Rail Info.
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