Bhagalpur–Ajmer Express

The 13423 / 13424 Bhagalpur–Ajmer Express is an Express train belonging to Eastern Railway zone that runs between Bhagalpur Junction and Ajmer Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 13423/13424 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1][2][3][4]

Bhagalpur–Ajmer Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service15 March 2012 (2012-03-15)
Current operator(s)Eastern Railways
Route
TerminiBhagalpur Junction (BGP)
Ajmer Junction (AII)
Stops19
Distance travelled1,749 km (1,087 mi)
Average journey time34h 50m
Service frequencyWeekly
Train number(s)13423 / 13424
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering
E-catering
Observation facilitiesRake sharing with 12349/12350 Bhagalpur–New Delhi Weekly Superfast Express
Baggage facilitiesNo
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed51 km/h (32 mph) average including halts
Route map

Service

The 13423/Bhagalpur–Ajmer Express has an average speed of 50 km/h and covers 1749 km in 34h 50m. The 13424/Ajmer–Bhagalpur Weekly Express has an average speed of 49 km/h and covers 1749 km in 35h 35m.

Route & halts

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition

The train has advanced LHB rakes with max speed of 130 kmph. The train consists of 22 coaches:

  • 2 AC II Tier
  • 3 AC III Tier
  • 11 Sleeper coaches
  • 4 General
  • 2 EOGs

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Howrah Loco Shed-based WAP-7 locomotive from Bhagalpur to Ajmer Junction and vice versa.

Direction reversal

Train reverses its direction 2 times:

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 12349/12350 Bhagalpur–New Delhi Weekly Superfast Express

Notes

    References
    1. SMS, web-based housekeeping service on 8 trains
    2. Railway passengers experience changes from ‘scorn to smile’
    3. Five trains to stop at Sultanganj station
    4. Move to Find Alternative for Cancelled DC Trains


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