Delhi–Fazilka Intercity Express
The 14731 / 32 Delhi Junction - Fazilka Intercity Express is an express train belonging to Indian Railways North Western Railway zone that runs between Delhi Junction and Fazilka in India.
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 9 August 2013 |
| Current operator(s) | North Western Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Termini | Delhi Junction Fazilka |
| Stops | 26 |
| Distance travelled | 522 km (324 mi) |
| Average journey time | 11 hours |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 14731 / 14732 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC Chair car, general unreserved, Chair car |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | No |
| Catering facilities | No |
| Observation facilities | Rake Sharing with 14711 / 14712 Haridwar - Shri Ganganagar Intercity Express & 14281 / 14282 Delhi - Sri Ganganagar Intercity Express |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | Standard Indian Railways Coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 49 km/h (30 mph) |
It operates as train number 14731 from Delhi Junction to Fazilka and as train number 14732 in the reverse direction serving the states of Haryana, Punjab & Delhi.[1]
Coaches
The 14731 / 32 Delhi Junction – Fazilka Intercity Express has one AC 3 Tier, one AC Chair Car, four chair car, seven general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches. It does not carry a pantry car coach.[2]
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service
The 14731 Delhi Junction – Fazilka Intercity Express covers the distance of 522 km (324 mi) in 10 hours 35 mins (49 km/h) and in 10 hours 45 mins as the 14732 Fazilka – Delhi Junction Intercity Express (49 km/h).
As the average speed of the train is less than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routing
The 14731 / 32 Delhi Junction – Fazilka Intercity Express runs from Delhi Junction via Panipat Junction, Ambala Cantonment Junction, Rajpura Junction, Patiala, Bathinda Junction to Fazilka.
Traction
As the route is going to be electrified, a Bathinda Junction based WDM-3A diesel locomotive pulls the train to its destination.
External links
- 14731 Intercity Express at India Rail Info
- 14732 Intercity Express at India Rail Info