The 16209 / 16210 Mysuru–Ajmer Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways – South Western Railway zone that runs between Mysore Junction and Ajmer Junction in India.
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Current operator(s) | South Western Railways |
| Route | |
| Termini | Mysore Junction (MYS) Ajmer Junction (AII) |
| Stops | 45 |
| Distance travelled | 2,290 km (1,423 mi) |
| Average journey time | 47 hours 05 minutes as 16210, 48 hours 30 minutes as 16209 |
| Service frequency | Bi-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 arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | Available |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 130 km/h (81 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 composition edit
The train has standard LHB with a max speed of 130 km/h (81 mph). The train consists of 25 coaches:
- 1 AC 1st Class
- 3 AC 2 tier
- 4 AC 3 tier
- 12 Sleeper Class
- 1 Pantry car
- 2 Unreserved/General
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
As with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service edit
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 Railways rules, its fare does not include a Superfast surcharge.
Routeing edit
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 edit
| Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Departure day | Arrival station | Arrival time | Arrival day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16209 | AII | Ajmer Junction | 05:30 AM | Sun,Fri | Mysore Junction | 06:00 AM | Tue,Sun |
| 16210 | MYS | Mysore Junction | 18:35 PM | Tue,Thu | Ajmer Junction | 17:40 PM | Thu,Sat |
Rake sharing edit
The train shares its rake with 16217/16218 Mysore–Sainagar Shirdi Express.
Traction edit
As most of the route is yet to be electrified, a Hubli-based WDP-4D locomotive hauls the train for its entire journey.
External links edit
- "Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry". indianrail.gov.in. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
- "IRCTC Online Passenger Reservation System". irctc.co.in. Archived from the original on 3 March 2007. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
- "[IRFCA] Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet". IRFCA. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
References edit
- "7 injured as Mysore–Ajmer Express derails – The Times of India". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
- "Mysore–Ajmer Express derailment: report soon–Indian Express". archive.indianexpress.com. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
- "Mysore–Ajmer Express derails near Pune; 4 injured | NDTV.com". ndtv.com. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
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