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Summer Special Trains List 2015

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These summer special trains would be launched from April- 2015 and operate till the end of July 2015. These are special trains for summer holidays.

  • The first summer train would run between Ahmedabad and Patna. A weekly premium superfast train, it would depart from Ahmedabad every Thursday starting April 2. This train would operate till June 25 and would make 13 trips. From Patna this special train would depart every Friday starting April 3 and continue operating till June 26.
  • The Second special train to come on the railway tracks is 09421/09422 Ahmedabad-Allahabad weekly special premium train. This would depart on its maiden trip from Ahmedabad on April 5 and ply till June 28, making a total of 13 trips. From Allahabad it would depart every Friday commencing its first journey on April 6 and would run till June 29.
  • 09015 – Summer Special Premium Express Train – Mumbai Bandra Terminus BDTS to Gorakhpur GKP – All Sundays in April (05, 12, 29, 26), May (03, 10, 17, 24, 31), June (07, 14, 21, 28) 2015.–> Schedule of Train: Departs BDTS: 0510 (Sun), ST: 0855, KOTA: 1840, CNB: 0755 (Mon), LKO: 0935, arrives GKP: 1440 (Mon)
    • 09016 – Summer Special Premium Express Train – Gorakhpur GKP to Mumbai Bandra Terminus BDTS – All Tuesdays in April (07, 14, 21, 28), May (05, 12, 29, 26), June (02, 09, 16, 23, 30) 2015.

    –> Schedule of Train: Departs GKP: 0700 (Tue), LKO: 1250, CNB: 1430, KOTA: 0330 (Wed), ST: 1350, arrives BDTS: 1735 (Wed).

    • 09017 – Summer Special Premium Express Train – Mumbai Bandra Terminus BDTS to Allahabad ALD via Itarsi – All Thursdays April 02, 19, 16, 23, 30, May 07, 14, 21, 28, June 04, 11, 18, 25 2015.

    –> Schedule of Train: Departs BDTS: 0445 (Thu), UDN: 0850, NDB: 1135, BSL: 1530, ET: 2155, JBP: 0140 (Wed), STA: 0425, arrives ALD: 0850 (Wed).

    • 09018 – Summer Special Premium Express Train – Allahabad ALD to Mumbai Bandra Terminus BDTS via Itarsi – All Fridays in April (03, 20, 17, 24), May (01, 08, 15, 22, 29), June (05, 12, 19, 26) 2015.

    –> Schedule of Train: Departs ALD: 1025 (Fri), STA: 1400, arrives BDTS: 1610 (Sat).

    • 09411 – Summer Special Premium Express Train – Ahmedabad ADI to Patna PNBE – All Thursdays in April (02, 09, 16, 23, 30), May (07, 14, 21, 28), June (04, 11, 18, 25) 2015.

    –> Schedule of Train: Departs ADI: 1150 (Thu), RTM: 1725, KOTA: 2125, CNB: 0650 (Fri), ALD: 0955, MGS: 1240, arrives PNBE: 1610 (Fri).

    • 09412 – Summer Special Premium Express Train – Patna PNBE to Ahmedabad ADI – All Fridays in April 03, 10, 17, 24), May (01, 08, 15, 22, 29), June (05, 12, 19, 26) 2015.

    –> Schedule of Train: Departs PNBE: 2030 (Fri), arrives ADI: 0150 (Sun).

    • 09421 – Summer Special Premium Express Train – Ahmedabad ADI to Allahabad ALD via Bhusaval – All Sundays in April (05, 12, 19, 26), May (03, 10, 17, 24, 31), June (07, 14, 21, 28) 2015.

    –> Schedule of Train: Departs ADI: 1410 (Sun), BRC: 1555, ST: 1745, BSL: 0105 (Mon), JBP: 0950, STA: 1300, arrives ALD: 1640 (Mon).

    • 09422 – Summer Special Premium Express Train – Allahabad ALD to Ahmedabad ADI via Bhusaval All Mondays in April (06, 13, 20, 27), May (04, 11, 28, 25), June (01, 08, 15, 22, 29) 2915.

    –> Schedule of Train: Departs ALD: 2105 (Mon), STA: 0025 (Tue), JBP: 0320, BSL: 1345, ST: 1952, BRC: 2205, arrives ADI: 2355 (Tue).

    • 09055 – Summer Special Premium Express Train – Surat ST to Patna PNBE – All Tuesdays in April (07, 14, 21, 28), May (05, 12, 19, 26), June (02, 09, 16, 23, 30) 2015.

    –> Schedule of Train: Departs ST: 0610 (Tue), BSL: 1150, JBP: 2205, COI: 0357 (Sat), MGS: 0710, arrives PNBE: 1040 (Wed).

    • 09056 – Summer Special Premium Express Train – Patna PNBE to Surat ST – All Wednesdays April 08, 15, 22, 29, May 06, 13, 20, 27, June 03, 10, 27, 24, July 01 2015.

    –> Schedule of Train: Departs PNBE: 1455 (Wed), arrives ST: 1955 (Thu).

    • 09051 – Summer Special Premium Express Train – Surat ST Gujarat to Chhapra CPR Bihar – All Saturdays in April (04, 11, 18, 25), May (02, 09, 16, 23, 30), June (06, 13, 20, 27) 2015.

    –> Schedule of Train: Departs ST: 0610 (Sat), BSL: 1150, JBP: 2205, COI: 0357 (Sat), BSB: 0720, BUI: 0935, arrives CPR: 1050 (Sun).

    • 09052 – Summer Special Premium Express Train – Chhapra CPR Bihar to Surat ST Gujarat – All Sundays in April (05, 12, 19, 26), May (03, 10, 17, 24, 31), June (07, 14, 21, 28) 2015.

    –> Schedule of Train: Departs CPR: 1325 (Sun), BUI: 1415, BSB: 1710, COI: 1940, JBP: 0150 (Mon), BSL: 1030, arrives ST: 1650 (Mon).

    • 04401 – Summer Special Premium Express Train – Delhi Anand Vihar Terminal ANVT to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra J&K will run on all Mondays, Thursdays, Saturdays in April, May and June 2015.

    –> Schedule of Train: Departs ANVT: 2100 (M, Th, Sa), MTC: 2240, UMB: 0233, LDH: 0435 (Tu, F, Su), JAT: 0945, arrives SVDK: 1220 (Tu, F, Su).

    • 04404 – Summer Special Premium Express Train – Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra SVDK J&K to Delhi Anand Vihar ANVT – All Tuesdays, Fridays, Sundays in April, May and June 2015.

    –> Schedule of Train: Departs SVDK: 1410 (Tu, F, Su), JAT: 1550, JRC: 2040, UMB: 2358, MTC: 0433 (W, Sa, M), arrives ANVT: 0600 (W, Sa, M).

    • 04405 / 04403 – Summer Special Premium Express Train – Lucknow Charbagh NR LKO to New Delhi NDLS | Delhi Anand Vihar Terminus ANVT – All Saturdays | Sundays in April, May and June 2015.

    –> Schedule of Train: Departs LKO: 0650 (Sa, Su), BE: 1042, MB: 1305, GZB: 1517, arrives NDLS/ANVT at 1600/1550 (Sa, Su).

    • 04406 / 04404 – Summer Special Premium Express Train – Delhi Anand Vihar Terminus ANVT | New Delhi NDLS respectively to Lucknow Charbagh NR LKO – All Fridays | Saturdays in April, May and June 2015.

    –> Schedule of Train: Departs ANVT/NDLS: 1935/1925 (Fri, Sat), GZB: 2007, MB: 2240, BE: 0007 (Sat, Sun), arrives LKO: 0440 (Sat, Sun).

    • 04941 – Summer Special Premium Express Train – Lucknow Charbagh NR LKO to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra SVDK will run on all Mondays, Thursdays in April, May and June 2016.

    –> Schedule of Train: Departs LKO: 1735 (M, Th), arrives SVDK: 1300 (Tu, F).

    • 04942 – Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra SVDK to Lucknow Charbagh NR LKO ll Tuesdays, Fridays in April, May, June 2015.

    –> Schedule of Train: Departs SVDK: 1530 (Tu, F), arrives LKO: 1240 (W, Sa).

    • 04924 – Summer Special Premium Express Train – Nangaldam NDLM Punjab to Lucknow Charbagh NR LKO will run on all Mondays in April, May and June 2015.

    –> Schedule of Train: Departs NDLM: 2345 (Mon), RPAR: 0052 (Tue), CDG: 0220, UMB: 0310, JUD: 0355, SRE: 0445, MB: 0755, BE: 0950, arrives LKO: 1400 (Tue).

    • 04923 – Summer Special Premium Express Train – Lucknow Charbagh NR LKO to Nangaldam NDLM Punjab will run on all Tuesdays in April, May, June 2015.

    –> Schedule of Train: Departs LKO: 1825 (Tue), BE: 2220, MB: 0050 (Wed), SRE: 0340, JUD: 0410, UMB: 0500, CDG: 0615, RPAR: 0747, arrives NDLM: 0850 (Wed).

    • 04928 – Summer Special Premium Express Train – Chandigarh CDG to Varanasi BSB will run on all Thursdays in April, May and June 2015.

    –> Schedule of Train: Departs CDG: 2315 (Thu), UMB: 0010 (Fri), SRE: 0155, MB: 0545, BE: 0710, LKO: 1130, SLN: 1414, arrives BSB: 1730 (Fri).

    • 04929 – Summer Special Premium Express Train – Varanasi BSB to Chandigarh CDG – All Fridays in April, May and June 2015.

    –> Schedule of Train: Departs BSB: 2040 (Fri), SLN: 2250, LKO: 0210 (Sat), BE: 0715, MB: 0900, SRE: 1205, UMB: 1335, arrives CDG: 1430 (Sat).

    • 00851 – Summer Special Premium Express Train – Bhubaneshwar BBS to Bangalore Cantonment BNC will run on all Saturdays, Wednesdays in March, April, May, June 2015.

    –> Schedule of Train: Departs BBS: 2250 (Sa, W), BAM: 0112 (Su, Th), VSKP: 0530, BZA: 1120, RU: 1710, JTJ: 2037, arrives BNC: 2240 (Su, Th).

    • 00852 – Summer Special Premium Express Train – Bangalore Cantonment BNC to Bhubaneshwar BBS will run on all Mondays, Fridays in March, April, May, June 2015.

    –> Schedule of Train: Departs BNC: 0100 (M, F), JTJ: 0332, RU: 0655, BZA: 1230, VSKP: 1820, BAM: 2237, arrives BBS: 0145 (Tu, Sa).

    • 02882 – Summer Special Premium Express Train – Bhubaneshwar BBS to Pune PUNE via Hyderabad – All Sundays in April (05, 12, 19, 26), May (03, 10, 17, 24, 31), June (07, 14, 21, 28) 2015.

    –> Schedule of Train: Dep BBS: 2215 (Sun), BAM: 0047 (Mon), VSKP: 0500, BZA: 1100, SC: 1620, SUR: 2350, Arr PUNE: 0500 (Tue).

    • 02881 – Summer Special Premium Express Train – Pune PUNE to Bhubaneshwar BBS via Hyderabad will run on all Tuesdays in April (7, 14, 21, 28), May (05, 12, 19, 26), June (02, 09, 16, 23, 30) 2015.

    –> Schedule of Train: Departs PUNE: 1115 (Tue), SUR: 1520, SC: 2215, BZA: 0415 (Wed), VSKP: 1045, BAM: 1507, arrives BBS: 1735 (Wed).

    • 08449 – Summer Special Premium Express Train – Bhubaneshwar BBS Orissa to Patna PNBE Bihar will run all on Fridays in March (06, 13, 20, 27), April (03, 10, 17, 24), May (01, 08, 15, 22, 29), June (05, 12, 19, 26) 2015.

    –> Schedule of Train: Departs BBS: 1530 (Fri), CTC: 1601, BLS: 1905, ADRA: 0035 (Sat), ASN: 0300, JAJ: 0625, arrives PNBE: 1140 (Sat).

    • 08450 – Summer Special Premium Express Train – Patna PNBE Bihar to Bhubaneshwar BBS Orissa runs on all Saturdays in March (07, 14, 21, 28), April (04, 11, 18, 25), May (02, 09, 16, 23, 30), June (06, 13, 20, 27) 2015.

    –> Schedule of Train: Departs PNBE 1400 (Sat), JAJ: 1740, ASN: 2040, ADRA: 2150, BHC: 0422 (Sun), CTC: 0550, arrives BBS: 0700 (Sun).

    • 08401 – Summer Special Premium Express Train – Puri PURI to Kolkata Santragachi SRC – All Fridays in March (06, 13, 20, 27), April (03, 10, 17, 24), May (01, 08, 15, 22, 29), June (05, 12, 19, 26) 2015.

    –> Schedule of Train: Departs PURI: 2125 (Fri), KUR: 2235, BBS: 2305, JJKR: 0027 (Sat), BHC: 0137, KGP: 0405, arrives SRC: 0630 (Sat).

    • 08402 – Summer Special Premium Express Train – Kolkata Santragachi SRC to Puri PURI – All Saturdays in March (07, 14, 21, 28), April (04, 11, 18, 25), May (02, 09, 16, 23, 30), June (06, 13, 20, 27) 2015.

    –> Schedule of Train: Departs SRC: 1900 (Sat), KGP: 2032, BLS: 2202, CTC: 0045, BBS: 0125, KUR: 0200, arrives PURI: 0400 (Sun).

    • 08301 – Summer Special Premium Express Train – Sambalpur Jn SBP Orissa to Bangalore Yeshwantpur YPR –   All Wednesdays in March, April, May, June 2015.

    –> Schedule of Train: Departs SBP: 0850 (Wed), BLGR: 1040, TIG: 1210, RGDA: 1530, VSKP: 1920, BZA: 0155 (Thu), RU: 0850, KPD: 1136, arrives YPR: 1630 (Thu).

    • 08302 – Summer Special Premium Express Train – Bangalore Yeshwantpur YPR to Sambalpur SBP Orissa – All Fridays in March, April, May, June 2015.

    –> Schedule of Train: Departs YPR: 0030 (Fri), KPD: 0530, TPTY 0735, BZA: 1435, VSKP: 2055, RGDA: 0015 (Sat), TIG: 0250, BRGA: 0512, arrives: SBP: 0615 (Sat).

 

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About 12724/23Andhra Pradesh Express

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The A.P. (Andhra Pradesh) Express is a superfast train of the Central Railways that operates between New Delhi and Hyderabad. It is a daily train which takes around 27 hours to traverse its route while touching the states of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra before reaching New Delhi.

The number 12723 has been allocated by the Indian Railways (IR) for the Hyderabad- New Delhi route while number 12724 has been assigned to the train on its New- Delhi- Hyderabad route. Railways Minister Madhu Dandavate flagged off this train service in 1976.

Operational History –

In 1976, the AP Express covered the route in just less than 23 hours. Thereafter, the running time of the train has risen. During the time of introduction of this train, many of the route sections were a single line. In 1978, signalling was based on Semaphore.

During the original years in which the train and its 14 coaches operated, they were hauled by a WDM2 or a Diesel locomotive derived by 2600 HP ALCO. After 1981, capacity of the train was raised to 21 coaches hauled by two locomotives derived from WDM2 (ALCO) featuring a combined HP of 5200. Originally, the train featured a well-appointed pantry car.

Coaches and Traction –

Nowadays, 12723/Andhra Pradesh Express features 24 coaches (also 7 AC coaches) and is hauled by WAP-4/ WAP-7 electric locomotives.

Stoppages –

From the time of commission in 1978 till late 1990’s, there were just 5 stops for the AP Express- Bhopal Junction, Jhansi Junction, Kazipet, Balhar Shah and Nagpur. Thereafter, 7 in-between stops have been added thus lengthening running time up to about 27 hours.

Latest News –

After the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh, the AP Express operates from Telengana, and, therefore, the name of the train will be changed to Telengana Express. A new train between Delhi and Vijayawada will be renamed as Andhra Express.

Other Details –

Secunderabad Railway Station is located in the city of Hyderabad. It is operated by the South Central Railways. It is connected well to all other parts of the country. Located on the Nanded- Guntakal and Vijayawada- Wadi lines, it also acts as the Zonal H.Q. of the South Central Railways. The station has been awarded ISO 9001 Certification (Quality Management) in luggage and parcel booking, platform management and ticket booking. Over 200 trains arrive at and depart from this station, daily.

This station is one of the busiest and biggest stations of India. It is one of the three stations serving the city of Hyderabad, the others being Deccan Nampilli Station and Kachiguda Railway Station.

New Delhi is the capital of the country and home to the judicial, legislative and executive branches of the central government. It is also the capital of the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi. The metropolis is home to a population of 23 million.

The New Delhi Railway Station is the major railway station in Delhi, the second busiest and one among biggest stations in Asia. It connects Delhi to all other parts of the country as well as Lahore in Pakistan. The AP Express thus connects two of the most important stations of India.

  • 12724/Andhra Pradesh Express Route, Schedule & Time Table –
Station CodeStation NameArrival TimeDeparture TimeStoppage Time
NDLSNew Delhiorigin17:25Origin
MTJMathura Junction19:3319:352 min
AGCAgra Cantt20:4220:453 min
GWLGwalior Junction22:0522:083 min
JHSJhansi Junction23:3523:4712 min
BPLBhopal Junction03:2003:3010 min
NGPNAGPUR09:4009:5010 min
CDCHANDRAPUR12:2312:263 min
BPQBALHARSHAH13:2013:4020 min
SKZRSIRPUR KAGAZNGR14:1814:202 min
BPABELAMPALLI14:5314:552 min
MCIMANCHERAL15:1315:152 min
RDMRAMGUNDAM15:2315:252 min
KZJKAZIPET JN16:4516:472 min
SCSECUNDERABAD JN19:1519:205 min
HYBHYDERABAD DECAN19:50destinationDestination
  • 12723/Andhra Pradesh Express Route, Schedule & Time Table –
Station CodeStation NameArrival TimeDeparture TimeStoppage Time
HYBHYDERABAD DECANorigin06:25Origin
SCSECUNDERABAD JN06:4506:505 min
KZJKAZIPET JN08:4008:422 min
RDMRAMGUNDAM09:4809:502 min
MCIMANCHERAL10:0110:021 min
BPABELAMPALLI10:2710:281 min
SKZRSIRPUR KAGAZNGR10:5410:551 min
BPQBALHARSHAH12:2512:3510 min
CDCHANDRAPUR12:5412:551 min
NGPNAGPUR15:4515:5510 min
BPLBhopal Junction21:5022:0010 min
JHSJhansi Junction02:0802:2012 min
GWLGwalior Junction03:2903:323 min
AGCAgra Cantt05:2005:233 min
MTJMathura Junction06:0606:082 min
BVHBallabgarh07:5007:522 min
NZMDelhi Hazrat Nizamuddin08:3808:402 min
NDLSNew Delhi09:05destinationDestination
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About Mahaparinirvan Express

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The Mahaparinirvana Express targets Buddhist pilgrims interested in visiting holy sites associated with the Buddha and located in Northern India.

History –

Launched on 28 March 2007, it takes passengers on a 7-nights-and- 8-days spiritual journey to pilgrim spots such as Bodhgaya, Varanasi, Lumbini and Kushinagar. It is named after Mahaparinirvana Sutra that includes some of the famous episodes from the final months of the Buddha’s life.

Services –

The train is operated by the Indian Railways using carriages of the Rajdhani Express. It offers completely air-conditioned travel in three classes – first class, two-tier and three-tier.

The toilets and showers are limited on board, but pilgrims are taken to hotels daily to allow them to freshen up or even for an overnight rest. A hygienic kitchen on board the train serves hot meals, whereas packaged drinking water and tea/coffee are available free of cost.

Because this train is targeted at pilgrims, it is not lavish enough and comparison with luxury trains must be avoided at all costs.

  • Mahaparinirvan Express Route, Schedule & Time Table –

–> Day 1 – Delhi

–> Day 2 – Bodhgaya

–> Day 3 – Nalanda/Rajgir

–> Day 4 – Varanasi/Sarnath

–> Day 5 – Kushinagar

–> Day 6 – Lumbini

–> Day 7 – Sravasti

–> Day 8 – Agra/Delhi

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Highlights of Rail Budget 2015-16

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The 2015 Railway budget was finally presented by the Union Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu. There were a lot of talking points about the budget, the major one being no hike in tariffs. In his speech, the Union Railways Minister talked about the pivotal areas for the Indian Railways to become the prime contributor to the economy again.

The Modi government had promised for a transformational budget earlier, and thus the people and other analysts had high expectations from it. For a period of 10 before 2012-2013, no fares were increased in railways. When the government did try to hike them, it was met with strong agitation among the public and eventually had to take it back.

The Railways will be working according to this budget till the next year so let’s get down to all the talking points about the budget:-

  • High Level of Service: – The next year is going to be crucial for the Railways and it will work according to today’s budget. The two things like customer experience and safer travel will receive a huge boost to enhance the Rail experience. An all India helpline number 138 will be launched from 1/3/15 along with a toll-free number: 182 for complaints. The minister further revealed that a mobile application is being developed to address the complaints and inquiries of the common people.
  • Rail Fares: It was declared in the budget that there will be no increase in the rail fares till the next budget. This is an important step as it has not been increased for some time now.
  • Private Sector in Railways: – The Indian Railways will team up with the private sector companies, PSUs and multilateral funding institutions for better funding and operations.
  • Better Ticketing Procedure: – With the announcement of Operation 5 minutes, the passengers travelling without reservation will now be able to purchase tickets in 5 minutes. Online ticketing will also get easier and smoother. The ticket holders will receive SMS alerts about the upgraded arrival & departure timings.
  • Announcement of Railway University During the Period: – The minister has announced the introduction of University about Railways and 3 Research Centres for better level of trains in the country.
  • No New Trains: – For the next year, no new trains will be added to the Railways. However, the rail connectivity for North Eastern State and J&K will receive a major boost. There will be more general class coaches added to select identified trains and more AC EMU services for Mumbai suburban section.
  • Revamping Safety Features: – Mr. Suresh Parbhu rightly said that loss of human life is too heavy a price to pay. The Railways has taken accidents seriously and introduced new technologies and options to reduce them as much as possible. Audio Visual Warning systems will be developed in association with ISRO for unmanned crossings. Planning of more and more over bridges and underpasses for reducing the number of levelled crossing is in the pipeline. There will be Surveillance cameras on select mainline and ladies compartments along with the modern facilities for disabled citizens and patients by IRCTC.
  • Search for Better Solutions: – For the first time, the Railways will be taking the public ideas and opinions into consideration. There will be joint ventures with companies; the government will launch a technology portal to invite innovative solutions. A few routes have been identified where the Railways will install Train Protection Warning System and Train Collision Avoidance System for maximum safety.
  • Skill Development and Revenue Generation: – Railways will encourage skill development and self-employment on the basis of Konkani Rly model. The Railways will adopt bidding system for redevelopment of stations. They plan to generate revenue by increasing fare for freight trains except those carrying salt.
  • Expenses: – The Railways plans to spend over 1 lakh crore in 2015-16 while sparing the passengers of a fare hike. The estimated expenditure was Rs. 61,500 crores in 2014-15.
  • Speedy Trains: – However, India will not be getting the Bullet train anytime soon but the minister announced that they will introduce train sets saving 20% of journey time, similar to bullet trains in design that can run on existing tracks. The overall speeds of the trains on nine corridors will be increased to 160-200 km from 110 km.

The Budget has received mixed reactions from the analysts and people, but it is really about the time it delivers. Till then, the people of India will have to wait and watch if the “Transformational Budget” delivers for them or not.

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Holi Special Train 2015 by Indian Railway

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Indian railway scheduled 28 holi special trains for clear the holi festival rush. Here is the complete list of special trains;
  • 01047/01048 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT)-Gorakhpur – Single trip on March 4 and return to LTT on March 8 (single trip) from Gorakhpur.
  • 01027/01028 Mumbai CST-Varanasi Holi Special – Single trip from Mumbai on March 4 and return from Varanasi on March 5.
  • Premium AC train Nizamuddin – Allahabad – A superfast express and, it would depart from Nizamuddin railway station on March 5 and return from Allahabad on March 6.
  • 04931/04932 Varanasi – Delhi- Varanasi  (Tri – Weekly) Holi Special:-  19 Trips in each direction to run from 16.2.2015 to 31.3.2015.
  • 04403/04404 ANAND VIHAR TERMINAL – UDHAMPUR EXPRESS Tri Weekly Holi Special:- 13 Trips in each direction to run from 2.3.2015 to 1.4.2015.
  • 04992/04991 Jammu Tawi – Pathankot – Jammu Tawi  DEMU SPECIAL TRAIN (05 days a week except saturdat, sunday):- 21 Trips in each direction from 2.3.2015 to 31.3.2015.
  • 04921/04922 Saharanpur-Ambala-Saharanpur MEMU Holi special train :- (Daily):- 31 Trips in each direction from 1.3.2015 to 31.3.2015.
  • 04924/04923    Ludhiana-Chandigarh-Ludhiana Holi special train:- 31 Trips in each direction daily  from 1.3.2015 to 31.3.2015.
  • 04416/04415 Anand Vihar T –Lucknow Holi special weekly Train:- 4 Trips in each direction from 6.3.2015 to 29.3.2015 & 04418/04417 New Delhi – Lucknow express Holi special train (weekly ) 4 Trips in each direction from 7.3.2015 to 28.3.2015.
  • 04912/04911 Chandigarh – Varanasi-Chandigarh  express Holi special train (weekly):- 5 Trips in each direction 26.2.2015 to 27.3.2015.
  • 04924/04923 Nangaldam – Lucknow – Nangaldam Superfast express Holi  special train (weekly):- 6 Trips in each direction from 23.2.2015 to 31.3.2015.
  • 04410/04409 Delhi – Darbhanga – Delhi Bi-weekly Superfast express Holi Special:- 5 Trips in each direction from 27.2.2015 to 14.3.2015.
  • 04412/04411 New Delhi-Barauni-New Delhi Bi-Weekly express Holi special:- 5 Trips in each direction from 28.2.2015 to 15.3.2015.

Northern Railway Official Press Release Regarding Holi Special Trains in English – http://goo.gl/qo9jYQ

Northern Railway Official Press Release Regarding Holi Special Trains in Hindi – http://goo.gl/x58qxW

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About Royal Rajasthan on Wheels

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A luxury train from the stable of the Indian Railways, Royal Rajasthan on Wheels seeks to emulate the success of Palace on Wheels. Travelling by this luxury train allows an individual to visit several places of tourism, wildlife and historical importance.

History –

This luxury train began offering its service in January 2009, to tap the huge untapped demand for luxury tourism in the country.

Facilities –

  • The train has 14 luxury cabins named after royal palaces of the state. The cabins are further classified into deluxe and super deluxe suites and are laced with WIFI internet connectivity, Satellite TV, music systems and temperature control systems. Some of the cabins have the names Hawa Mahal, Padmini Mahal, Kishori Mahal, Phool Mahal and a super deluxe coach has been named Taj Mahal.
  • Two dining cars on the luxury train are named Swarn Mahal and Sheesh Mahal. Swarn Mahal sticks to the gold and brass plot, but the Sheesh Mahal is adorned with bright floor lamps and crystal pelmets.
  • The souvenir coach is where the passengers can select from a range of handicraft products and apparels to take back with them as souvenirs.
  • A spa and recreation zone is the latest development on this luxury train.

The Journey –

The train takes passengers on a 7 nights 8 day tour of tourist destinations in Rajasthan. It chugs off from Safdarjung station in Delhi on the first day and stops at Jodhpur on the second. Udaipur and Chittorgarh are covered on the third day; Ranthambhore National Park and Jaipur are for the fourth day; Khajuraho on day five; Varanasi and Sarnath on day six; Agra on the seventh day and return to Delhi on the eighth day.

The famous sites this train reaches are Hawa Mahal, Moti Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, Ranthambhore National Park, Chittorgarh Fort, Jag Niwas, Keoladeo Ghana National Park, Agra Fort, and lastly, the Taj Mahal.

Description of Famous Tourist Sites –

Hawa Mahal –

Hawa Mahal was built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in the form of the crown of Lord Krishna and is called so because it was a screen for women in the royal family to witness street festivities remaining unseen to the outside world.

Ranthambhore National Park –

Located in the Sawai Madhopur district, Ranthambhore National Park is a tiger reserve spread over 392 sq kms. The best months for tiger spotting in the Reserve are November and May. Other animals in the wild, that one can expect to see, are leopards, nilgai, wild boar, sambar, hyenas, sloth bear and chital.

Chittorgarh Fort –

The fort is a World Heritage Site and is spread over 280 ha on top of a hill. It is the largest fort in India and by far the grandest too. The fort used to be the capital of Mewar, and today is located within Chittor city. Chittorgarh Fort is a majestic complex because of its historical palaces, gates, temples and two famous commemoration towers.

Taj Mahal –

The Taj Mahal in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, is arguably India’s most famous tourist destination. It is a mausoleum of white marble built by the great Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan, in the loving memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal is regarded as the finest examples of Mughal architecture and has become renowned across the world for its remarkable elegance. Work on the Taj Mahal began in 1632 and was completed in 1653, with the services of thousands of artisans and craftsmen.

Royal Rajasthan on Wheels Route, Schedule & Time Table –
20142015
October-5, 12, 19, 26January-4, 11, 18, 25
November-2, 9, 16, 23, 30February-1, 8, 15, 22
Decmber-7, 14, 21, 28March-1, 8, 15, 22, 29

 

For more details please visit – http://rtdc.rajasthan.gov.in/rrow.aspx

Special Trains, Trains, Trains Between Cities

12171/12172 Mumbai LTT – Haridwar & Haridwar – Mumbai LTT AC Express

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The Lokmanya Tilak Terminus – Haridwar AC-Superfast Express is regarded to be a train that is superfast and belongs to Central Railways Zone of the Indian Railways. Right from its introduction, this train has been helping passengers to board at Lokmanya Tilak Terminus and in between to reach the holy city of Haridwar by alighting them at the Haridwar Junction.

This train is said to operate with the number 12171 when it runs from LTT to Haridwar Junction. On its way back to Lokmanya Tilak Terminus, the number is changed to 12172. The 12171/12172 Mumbai LTT -Haridwar AC Express (LTT-HW) is said to serve commuters of different states like Maharashtra, M.P., U.P., Delhi and Uttarakhand.

Coach Composition –

This superfast express is said to comprise at present the following coaches. There is a single AC 1st Class, two AC two-tier, nine AC three-tier and two end-on generator coaches. However, there is no pantry car coach in it. But passengers can avail hot, delicious, hygienic food at the several halts that the train would stop from time to time. Coach composition similar to other Indian trains could be changed by the Railway Board according to the present needs, requirements and booking circumstances.

Service –

This superfast express is said to cover a total distance of about 1771 kilometres. The total time taken for reaching the destination from its origin station is around 29 hours and 15 minutes, with an average speed of about 60.55 km/hr. On its return, the time taken by the train is just 28 hours and 55 minutes. According to Indian Railways rules, this train qualifies to be a Superfast Express, and is eligible for including superfast surcharge that is to be paid by the passengers. However, the rates charged are still very reasonable and considered to be the lowest, when compared with the other developing or developed nations across the globe.

Its Routes –

The different major stations that it crosses and halts are Nasik Road, Bhusaval Jn., Bhopal Junction, Jhansi Jn., Hazrat Nizamuddin, and finally, terminating at Haridwar Junction.

Traction –

The whole route still is to be completely electrified. Previously, a WCAM 3 engine that was Kalyan based used to haul this express from the LTT till Bhusaval Junction. After which, it was handed over to the WAP 4, Bhusaval based one until Hazrat Nizamuddin. From here the WDM 3D, which is Tughlakabad, is said to power the train throughout the remainder of its journey.

With the Central Railways moving progressively towards complete changeover to AC traction from DC, it is presently hauled by WAP 4 based on Bhusaval from LTT till Hazrat Nizamuddin and then being taken care of by the WDM 3A that is Tughlakabad based to power remaining journey.

Timings –

This superfast express is said to leave the LTT Terminus each Monday and Thursday at about 07:55 hours. It reaches its destination Haridwar Junction at about 13:10 hours the following day. On its return, the train is said to leave Haridwar Jn. every Tuesday and Friday at about 18:50 hours, to reach its destination LTT at about 23:45 hours, the following day.

Station CodeStation NameArrival TimeDeparture TimeStoppage Time
LTTLOKMANYATILAKorigin07:55Origin
KYNKalyan Junction08:2808:302 min
NKNasik Road11:1211:153 min
BSLBhusaval Junction14:1014:2010 min
BPLBhopal Junction20:3020:355 min
JHSJhansi Junction00:2800:3810 min
AGCAgra Cantt04:0004:055 min
NZMDelhi Hazrat Nizamuddin06:5507:3035 min
MTCMeerut City09:0309:052 min
MOZMuzaffarnagar10:0310:052 min
RKRoorkee11:5311:552 min
HWHaridwar Junction13:10destinationDestination
Station CodeStation NameArrival TimeDeparture TimeStoppage Time
HWHaridwar Junctionorigin18:50Origin
RKRoorkee19:3819:402 min
MTCMeerut City21:3221:342 min
NZMDelhi Hazrat Nizamuddin23:1500:1055 min
AGCAgra Cantt03:0503:105 min
JHSJhansi Junction05:5506:0510 min
BPLBhopal Junction10:3010:4515 min
BSLBhusaval Junction16:3516:4510 min
NKNasik Road19:4019:455 min
KYNKalyan Junction22:5823:002 min
LTTLOKMANYATILAK23:45destinationDestination
Railway Station, Railway Stations

Overview of Vadodara Railway Station – BRC

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Vadodara Railway Station, the main station of Vadodara, Gujarat is one of the busiest in the state and the nation. It is the major stop on the western railway zone of the Indian Railways. Built in the year 1861 by Maharaja Khanderao Gaekwad, the station was connected to Bombay, Baroda and Central Indian Railway Company. The station was later re-constructed in the year 1954. Completing 150 years of establishment, there were celebrations on 9th January, 2010. Shuttling through this station are major trains like August Kranti Rajdhani Expresss, Golden Temple Mail, Mumbai Rajdhani Express, Avantika Express and Trivandrum Rajdhani Express.

Three railway lines within the station are a straight line connecting Ahmedabad and Mumbai, the next being a line between Vadodara and Chhote Udepur and a Delhi line via Ratlam, Kota and Mathura. Trains traversing the northern region use the Ratlam line. All the other trains including the Gujarat Mail, the Suryanagri Express, the Ahmedabad Shatabdi Express and the Ranakpur Express shuttle through the Ahmedabad- Mumbai line. There are about seven platforms in the station.

The Railway Staff College trains all levels of Indian Railway officers from probationers to General Managers. Rich in flora, the campus is spread across 55 acres of land of the Pratap Vilas Palace at Lalbaug, Vadodara.

Vadodara Railway Station Facilities –

For the convenience of passengers, latest facilities have been introduced in the station premises. This station is the first Western Railways station to get a biometric machine for passenger reservation. A passenger friendly system, it generates a token based on thumb impression of a person who wishes to book a ticket. Thwarting the system of booking multiple train tickets, this machine allows the passenger to register again only after three hours.

Two escalators have also been constructed on Platform No. 1 for the convenience of women and old. There are provisions of cloak rooms and waiting rooms as well.

Vadodara Railway Station Famous Food –

One must order from travelkhana.com , whenever passing through this station, they offer a variety of cuisines. At Vadodara you can have quick snacks such as Frankies , Western Salads to Italian Pizza, for gujarati food lovers one can opt for the traditional Indian thali. There is special preparation made for those who want Jain food. For those who have a flavour for chinese they could opt for the cuisine on offer in the menu such as noodles, Manchurian, fried rice etc.For those who have an appetite for – tasty starters one must try Kabab E Awadh , Paneer tikkas and Skewers . The food comes in disposable packing and comes with a handy meal kit consisting of a sturdy spoon , toothpick , napkin and a mouth freshner.

Vadodara Railway Station nearby Restaurants –

Vadodara has various restaurants serving different types of cuisine . Temptationz , Paratha Express, Hotel Samrat ,Mid Munchies are some of the better restaurants that one could find at Vadodara.

Trains Passing Vadodara Railway Station (BRC) –

Train No.Train NameArr. TimeDep. Time
1653HBJ BDTS SUP SP00:1000:20
1654BDTS HBJ SPL18:0018:10
2055Mumbai CST – Jaipur SF Special(CSTM-JP)17:4017:45
2450NZM MAO AC EXP22:1922:35
2451Madgaon H. Nizamuddin AC Special07:0207:12
2533GKP BDTS SPL11:1211:22
2534BDTS GKP SUP SP10:3010:40
2849SRC RJT SPL00:1000:20
2850RJT SRC SPL03:3603:46
2916HSR BDTS EXP16:3016:35
4091BCT NDLS AC SPL6:206:30
4092NZM BDTS AC SPL14:5015:00
4093KCVL NZM AC EXP14:1014:30
4094NZM KCVL AC SPL11:2311:40
4095MAO NZM AC SPL14:1014:20
4096New Delhi – Trivandrum AC Special11:2311:40
4407NZM PREMIUM AC SPECIAL14:1014:20
4408NZM PUNE PREMIU11:0011:10
4409Trivandrum – Hazrat Nizamuddin AC SF Special(TVC-NZM)21:1521:25
4410NZM KVCL PREMIU11:0311:13
4429MAO-NZM PREMIUM SPL13:0013:10
4430NZM-MAO PREMIUM EXP SPL11:3511:45
4724ST SGNR SPL22:0022:05
4737BKN BL SPL13:1213:22
4823BGKT ERS SPL20:0520:15
5034BDTS GKP SPL10:4510:55
6319NZM KCVL SF SPL11:2311:40
6511YPR JP EXP14:1014:20
6512YPR G RATH SPL05:1005:20
6529YPR JP EXP18:0018:10
6530JP YPR SPL12:5013:00
6551YPR JP EXP18:0018:10
6552JP YPR SPL12:5013:00
6573YPR JP EXP17:2017:25
6574JP YPR SPL12:5012:55
6587YPR BKN EXP14:1014:20
6588BKN YPR SPL16:3016:35
7409Bikaner – Hazur Sahib Nanded (One Trip) Puja Special13:1213:22
8049SRC RJT SPECIAL09:0509:10
8050RJT SRC SPECIAL18:0018:05
8421PURI AII SPL06:4006:42
8501VSKP GIMB SPL01:4001:45
9003Mumbai Central – New Delhi AC Premium Special20:2720:37
9004New Delhi – Mumbai Central AC Premium Special01:5702:07
9005NDLS AC SF SPL01:5002:00
9006NDLS BCT AC SPL15:1515:25
9011BDTS PNBE SPL10:4010:50
9012PNBE BDTS SPL10:1510:25
9013LUCKNOW SPECIAL18:3718:47
9014LJN BDTS SF SPL23:2523:35
9021JAMMU TAWI SPL10:4010:50
9022Shri Mata Vaishnodevi Katra – Bandra T Premium Special00:4500:55
9033JAIPUR AC SPL10:4510:55
9043JAIPUR AC SUP22:5023:00
9044JP BDTS SPL01:2201:32
9045BDTS JP SPL20:1520:20
9046JP BDTS EXP02:0502:10
9047JAIPUR SPECIAL18:5218:57
9048JP BDTS SPL03:1503:17
9053BCT BGKT SPL11:3011:40
9054BGKT BCT SPL17:0017:10
9062RMR BDTS EXP16:2516:35
9063BDTS JSM EXP18:1018:15
9231BDTS BVC SPECIA19:5020:10
9232BVC BDTS SPECIA01:0001:20
9301BDTS INDORE SPL18:5219:02
9301BDTS INDORE SPL18:5219:02
9302INDB BDTS SPL02:1002:20
9413ADI LUCKNOW SPL11:0511:10
9415MAO ADI SPECIAL17:0517:10
9416INDB ADI SPL19:2019:50
9419AHMEDABAD EXP21:1521:25
9420MAJN SF AC SPL18:3018:40
9421ADI BME AC SPL23:1523:45
9428ALD ADI SPL16:2516:55
9535RAIPUR HAPA SPL03:4503:50
9536RAIPUR SPECIAL6:557:00
9561BDTS OKHA SPL08:1508:25
9562OKHA BDTS SPL00:5501:05
9571RAJKOT REWA SPL18:1718:22
9572REWA RJT SPECIA16:0516:10
9603AII ST SPL18:1018:25
9609AII ST SPL18:3518:45
9612BDTS AII URS SP11:3011:40
9703JP BDTS SPECIAL04:4004:45
9704Yesvantpur- Jaipur One Trip Special06:0506:10
9709JP PUNE SPECIA22:4522:55
9726Bandra T. – Jaipur Premium Special(BDTS-JP)12:1012:20
9729JP BDTS SF SPL21:3221:42
9730Bandra T. -Jaipur SF Special(BDTS-JP)12:1012:20
11049Ahmedabad-Kolhapur Express22:0522:10
11050Kolhapur-Ahmedabad Express05:4005:45
11087Ahimsa Express18:1518:20
11088Ahimsa Express05:4005:45
11089Bhagat ki Kothi Jodhpur – Pune Express18:1518:20
11090Pune – Bhagat Ki Kothi Express05:4005:45
11091Bhuj – Pune Ahimsa Express18:1518:20
11092Pune – Bhuj Ahimsa Express05:4005:45
11095Ahimsa Express18:1518:20
11096Ahimsa Express05:4005:45
11101PUNE GWALIOR EX10:0010:18
11102GWL PUNE EXP08:3508:45
11103Jhansi – Mumbai Bandra Terminus Weekly Express11:2511:35
11104Mumbai Bandra Terminus – Jhansi Weekly Express10:3810:48
11453Prerana Express18:3218:37
11454Prerana Express01:4001:45
11463Somnath-Jabalpur Express20:3521:00
11464Jabalpur-Somnath Express05:2005:45
11465Somnath-Jabalpur Express (via Bina)20:3521:00
11466Jabalpur – Somnath Express (via Bina)05:2005:45
12009Mumbai Central- Ahmedabad Shatabdi Express11:1511:20
12010Ahmedabad – Mumbai Central Shatabdi Express16:1216:17
12215Delhi Sarai Rohilla-Bandra (T) Garib Rath Express03:0503:10
12216Mumbai Bandra T-Delhi Sarai Rohilla Garib Rath Express17:4317:48
12217Kerala Sampark Kranti Express17:5818:16
12218Kerala Sampark Kranti Express04:0204:20
12228Indore-Mumbai Central AC Duronto Express(INDB-BCT)05:5006:00
12247Bandra Terminus – Hazrat Nizamuddin Yuva Express21:3221:42
12248Hazrat Nizamuddin – Bandra Terminus Yuva Express03:0203:17
12287Kochuveli – Dehradun SF Express17:5818:16
12288Dehradun-Kochuveli Weekly SF Express04:1004:20
12431Trivandrum Rajdhani Express(TVC-NZM)03:3103:33
12432Hazrat Nizamuddin -Trivandrum Rajdhani Express22:2222:38
12449Goa Sampark Kranti Express02:0002:18
12450Goa Sampark Kranti Express21:3221:50
12471Swaraj Express13:3513:45
12472Swaraj Express12:0512:15
12473Sarvodaya Express13:2013:45
12474Sarvodaya Express12:0512:30
12475Sarvodaya Express13:2013:45
12476Sarvodaya Express12:0512:30
12477Jamnagar – Jammu Tawi SF (Sindhu) Express13:2013:45
12478Jammu Tawi – Jamnagar (Sindhu) SF Express12:0512:30
12479Suryanagari SF Express05:3705:42
12480Suryanagari SF Express19:1019:15
12483Kochuveli-Amritsar Superfast Express21:3421:52
12484Amritsar-Kochuveli Superfast Express04:0204:20
12489Bikaner-Dadar Express(BKN-DDR)06:2506:30
12490Dadar-Bikaner Express(DDR-BKN)20:1520:20
12583Valsad-Puri SF Express(BL-PURI)22:4522:55
12655Navjeevan SF Express08:2508:30
12656Navjeevan SF Express16:4516:50
12833Ahmedabad- Howrah SF Express01:4801:55
12834Howrah – Ahmedabad SF Express11:0211:07
12843Puri – Ahmedabad SF Express05:3005:35
12844Ahmedabad – Puri SF Express19:5019:55
12901Gujarat Mail04:1704:22
12902Gujarat Mail00:0600:11
12903Golden Temple Mail02:5703:07
12904Golden Temple Mail23:0523:15
12905Porbandar-Howrah SF Express18:0018:05
12906Howrah-Porbandar SF Express06:5507:00
12907Maharashtra Sampark Kranti Express22:5023:00
12908Maharashtra Sampark Kranti Express11:0011:10
12909Bandra Terminus-H.Nizamuddin Garib Rath Express21:3221:42
12910H.Nizamuddin-Bandra Terminus Garib Rath Express03:0203:11
12911Valsad Haridwar Superfast(BL-HW)18:5419:04
12912Haridwar Valsad Superfast(HW-BL)14:5315:03
12917Gujarat Sampark Kranti Express19:1019:40
12918Gujarat Sampark Kranti Express04:0504:35
12925Paschim Express17:3017:40
12926Paschim Express08:1508:25
12927Mumbai Central -Vadodara Express05:55destination
12928Vadodara – Mumbai Central Expressorigin22:30
12929BL-DHD INTERCITY EXP10:5011:00
12930DHD – BL INTERCITY EXP17:2017:35
12931ADI DOUBLE DECK19:4019:45
12932BCT DOUBLEDECKE07:4007:45
12933Karnavati Express19:2219:27
12934Karnavati Express06:4006:45
12937Garbha Express01:1001:35
12938Garbha Express08:3209:02
12939Pune-Jaipur SF Express(PUNE-JP)01:0501:23
12940Jaipur-Pune SF Express(JP-PUNE)22:0522:23
12941Parasnath SF Express01:1001:35
12942Parasnath SF Express02:2502:50
12945Surat – Mahuva Express07:0507:10
12946Mahuva – Surat Express05:1505:20
12947Azimabad Express23:1523:40
12948Azimabad Express02:2502:50
12949KAVIGURU EXPRESS(PBR-SRC)18:0018:05
12950PBR KAVIGURU EXPRESS(SRC-PBR)09:0509:10
12951Mumbai Central – New Delhi Rajdhani Express21:0721:17
12952New Delhi – Mumbai Central Rajdhani Express03:3103:41
12953August Kranti Rajdhani Express22:3522:45
12954August Kranti Rajdhani Express04:2004:30
12955Mumbai Central – Jaipur SF Express00:3000:40
12956Jaipur- Mumbai Central SF Express01:3801:48
12959DADAR BHUJ EXPRESS(DDR-BHUJ)06:0506:10
12960BHUJ DADAR EXPRESS(BHUJ-DDR)06:2506:30
12961Avantika SF Express00:5201:02
12962Avantika SF Express23:4523:55
12971Mumbai Bandra (T) – Bhavnagar SF Express03:2503:30
12972Bhavnagar Bandra Express04:0004:05
12977Marusagar Express03:4003:50
12978Marusagar Express21:3221:42
12979Bandra Terminus – Jaipur SF Express22:2822:38
12980Jaipur – Bandra Terminus SF Express07:5308:03
12989Dadar Ajmer Superfast Express20:1520:20
12990Ajmer-Dadar SF Express06:5507:00
12993GIMB PURI EXPRESS(GIMB-PURI)06:2506:30
12994PURI GIMB EXPRESS(PURI-GIMB)05:3005:35
12995Bandra-Udaipur SF Express22:2022:38
12996Udaipur Bandra SF Express Slip07:5308:10
12997Tirunelveli Hapa Superfast Express(TEN-HAPA)21:5021:52
12998Hapa Tirunelveli SF Express(HAPA-TEN)05:1005:20
14707Ranakpur Express02:5002:55
14708Ranakpur Express21:4521:50
14805BARMER AC EXP17:1817:23
14806BME YPR AC EXP16:3016:35
15045Gorakhpur-Okha Express15:1515:45
15046Okha-Gorakhpur Express07:0507:30
15635Dwarka Express23:1523:40
15636Dwarka Express15:1515:45
15667Gandhidham – Kamakhya Express23:1523:40
15668Kamakhya – Gandhidham Express16:2516:55
16125Chennai Egmore – Jodhpur Express23:0023:05
16126Jodhpur – Chennai Egmore Express08:4008:45
16209Ajmer-Mysore Express16:4516:55
16210Mysore-Ajmer Express04:5105:01
16311Bikaner – Kochuveli Express13:1213:22
16312Kochuveli-Bikaner Express05:1205:22
16333Veraval-Thiruvananthapuram Express13:0213:12
16334Thiruvananthapuram-Veraval Express05:0205:12
16335Gandhidham Nagercoil Weekly Express13:1213:22
16336Nagercoil – Gandhidham Express05:0205:12
16337Okha-Ernakulam Express13:0213:12
16338Ernakulam-Okha Express05:1205:22
16501Ahmedabad- Yesvantpur Weekly Express19:5019:55
16502Yesvantapur-Ahmedabad Express01:0501:10
16505Gandhidham-Bangalore City Express16:4516:55
16506Bangalore City – Gandhidham Express04:4405:01
16507Bhagat Ki Kothi – Bangalore Express16:4516:55
16508Bangalore – Bhagat Ki Kothi Express04:5105:01
16531Ajmer – Bangalore Garib Nawaz Express16:4516:55
16532Bangalore – Ajmer Garib Nawaz Express04:5105:01
16533Bhagat Ki Kothi – Bangalore City Express16:4516:55
16534Bangalore City – Bhagat Ki Kothi Express04:5105:01
16587YPR-BKN BI WEEKLY EXP SPL(YPR-BKN)14:1014:20
16588BKN-YPR BI-WEEKLY EXP(BKN-YPR)16:3016:35
16613Rajkot-Coimbatore Express12:1012:20
16614Coimbatore-Rajkot Express11:5512:05
16733Rameswaram-Okha Express00:1700:27
16734Okha-Rameswaram Express17:5518:05
17017Rajkot – Secunderabad Express12:1012:20
17018Secunderabad – Rajkot Express11:5512:05
17037Secunderabad-Bikaner Express23:0023:05
17038Bikaner-Secunderabad Express08:4008:45
17203Bhavnagar Terminus – Kakinada Town Express12:1012:20
17204Kakinada Town- Bhavnagar Express11:5512:05
18401Puri-Okha (Dwarka) Express01:4001:45
18402Okha – Puri (Dwarka) Express19:5019:55
18405Puri Ahmedabad Express05:3005:35
18406Ahmedabad – Puri Express19:5019:55
18421PURI AJMER EXP09:0509:10
18422AII PURI EXP04:4004:45
18501VSKP GIMB EXP01:4001:45
18502GIMB VSKP EXP06:2506:30
19005Saurashtra Mail02:3002:35
19006Saurashtra Mail00:4000:45
19011Gujarat Express12:4012:45
19012Gujarat Express09:0009:05
19017Saurashtra Janta Express00:0100:06
19018Saurashtra Janta Express22:4022:45
19019Mumbai Bandra Terminus- Dehradun Express06:4006:50
19020Dehradun – Mumbai Bandra Terminus Express19:5520:05
19021BDTS LJN EXPRES18:3718:47
19023Mumbai Firozpur Janta Express15:5516:05
19024Firozpur – Mumbai Central Janta Express10:4510:55
19025Surat Bhavnagar Express(ST-MHV)07:2007:25
19026Bhavnagar Surat (Slip) Express(MHV-ST)05:1005:20
19027Mumbai Bandra – Jammu Tawi Vivek Express(BDTS-JAT)17:4317:48
19028Jammu Tawi-Mumbai BandraT Vivek Express(JAT-BDTS)16:3016:35
19029Mumbai Bandra T-Delhi Sarai Rohilla Weekly Express(BDTS-DEE)18:4018:45
19030Delhi Sarai Rohilla-Mumbai Bandra T Weekly Express(DEE-BDTS)11:3011:35
19033Gujarat Queen08:0008:05
19034Gujarat Queen20:2020:25
19037Avadh Express05:0205:12
19038Avadh Express20:5521:05
19039Avadh Express05:0205:12
19040Avadh Express20:5521:05
19053Surat-Muzaffarpur Express07:2007:30
19054Muzaffarpur-Surat Express15:1515:25
19055Valsad – Jodhpur Weekly Express01:4001:45
19056Jodhpur – Valsad Weekly express(JU-BL)06:2506:30
19059Surat-Jamnagar InterCity Express15:3215:37
19060Jamnagar-Surat InterCity Express12:3512:40
19061RAMNAGAR EXPRES10:3810:48
19062RMR BDTS EXP16:2316:35
19063BDTS JSM EXP20:2020:25
19064JSM BDTS EXP11:2711:35
19065Mumbai Bandra – Bhagat Ki Kothi Express05:4005:45
19066Bhagat Ki Kothi – Mumbai Bandra Express06:5507:00
19109Gujarat Queen Express(BL-ADI)08:0008:05
19110Gujarat Queen Express(ADI-BL)20:2020:25
19113Bhilad Vadodara Express(BLD-BRC)20:45destination
19114Vadodara Bhilad Express(BRC-BLD)origin07:05
19115Sayaji Nagari Express21:4021:45
19116Sayaji Nagari Express07:2007:25
19129Baroda Ahmedabad Express(BRC-ADI)origin18:10
19130Ahmedabad Baroda Express(ADI-BRC)17:15destination
19131Kutch Express23:4023:45
19132Kutch Express04:5505:00
19143Lokshakti Express(BDTS-ADI)02:2202:27
19144Lokshakti Express(ADI-BDTS)23:0023:05
19165Sabarmati Express22:4523:10
19166Sabarmati Express01:2001:50
19167Sabarmati Express22:4523:10
19168Sabarmati Express01:2001:50
19201Secunderabad – Porbandar Weekly Express11:5512:05
19202Porbandar – Secunderabad Weekly Express12:1012:20
19203BDTS-BVC WEEKLY22:0222:20
19215Saurashtra Express16:5517:00
19216Saurashtra Express09:3009:40
19259KCVL BVC EXPRESS(KCVL-BVC)05:1205:22
19260BVC KCVL EXPRESS(BVC-KCVL)13:1213:22
19261Kochuveli – Porbandar Weekly Express(KCVL-PBR)22:3522:45
19262Porbandar – Kochuveli Weekly Express(PBR-KCVL)05:1005:20
19309Shanti Express21:3522:00
19310Shanti Express06:2506:50
19311Pune – Indore Express01:0501:23
19312Indore – Pune Express22:0522:23
19405Yesvantapur – Ahmedabad AC Express(YPR-ADI)17:2017:25
19406Ahmedabad – Yeshvantpur AC Express(ADI-YPR)23:2023:25
19418ALD ADI EXP00:1700:27
19422PNBE ADI WEEKLY EXP(PNBE-ADI)20:0020:25
19451Mumbai Bandra – Gandhidham Express(BDTS-GIMB)06:0506:10
19452Gandhidham – Mumbai Bandra Express(GIMB-BDTS)16:3016:35
19453GIM PUIR EXP03:3503:40
19454PURI GIM EXP01:2301:28
19567VIVEK EXPRESS(MDU-OKHA)14:1014:20
19568VIVEK EXPRESS(OKHA-MDU)12:1012:20
19569Okha Varanasi Express01:1001:35
19570Varanasi Okha Weekly Express23:3023:55
19575OKHA NDT EXP19:1019:40
19576NDT OKHA EXP08:3209:02
19577HAPA EXPRESS23:2023:30
19578HAPA TEN EXPRES05:1005:20
19707Aravali Express02:5202:57
19708Aravali Express00:2500:30
22451Mumbai Bandra – Chandigarh Bi-weekly SF Express(BDTS-CDG)17:4317:48
22452Chandigarh – Mumbai Bandra Biweekly SF Express(CDG-BDTS)03:0703:16
22473Bikaner – Mumbai Bandra (T.) SF Express06:5507:00
22474Mumbai Bandra – Bikaner SF Express(BDTS-BKN)20:1520:20
22475BKN CBE AC SF21:4521:50
22476BIKANER AC EXP21:5722:07
22633NIZAMUDDIN EXP03:4003:50
22634NZM TVC SF EXP16:1916:35
22695YPR JP PREMIUM17:1317:18
22696JP YPR PREMIUM11:3011:35
22829BHUJ SHM EXP23:1523:40
22830SHM BHUJ SF EX07:1007:35
22901Mumbai BandraT-Udaipur SF Express(BDTS-UDZ)05:2205:40
22902Udaipur – Mumbai Bandra Triweekly SF Express(UDZ-BDTS)07:3207:50
22904BDTS AC S F EXP23:3723:42
22905Okha Howrah Express(OKHA-HWH)18:0018:05
22907Madgaon – Hapa Express(MAO-HAPA)02:0502:15
22908Hapa – Madgaon Express(HAPA-MAO)11:2511:30
22909BL PURI S F EX22:5023:00
22910PURI VALSAD EXP16:2716:40
22913BCT-NDLS AC PREMIUM SPL20:2720:37
22914NDLS-BCT AC PREMIUM SPL01:5702:07
22915BDTS HSR SF EXP18:4018:45
22916HSR BDTS S F EX11:2711:33
22917HARIDWAR EXP17:5818:16
22918HW BDTS SF EXP14:5315:03
22918HW BDTS SF EXP14:5315:03
22926Paschim Express(KLK-UMB)08:1508:25
22927Lokshakti Express02:2202:27
22928Lokshakti Express23:0323:08
22931BDTS JSM EXP20:1520:20
22932JSM BDTS EXP11:2711:35
22934JP – BDTS WEEKLY SF EXP(JP-BDTS)01:2201:32
22935BDTS PIT SF EXP18:4018:45
22937RAJKOT REWA EXP18:1718:22
22939HAPA BSP EXP(HAPA-BSP)06:5507:00
22940BSP HAPA SF EX06:1706:22
22995Chittaurgarh-Ajmer Express(COR-AII)22:2022:38
22996Ajmer Bandra SF Express07:5308:10
29059Surat-Hapa InterCity Express15:3215:37
29060Hapa-Surat InterCity Express12:3512:40
59439Mumbai Central-Ahmedabad Passenger00:3500:45
59440Ahmedabad – Mumbai Central Passenger02:3302:38
59441Mumbai Central-Ahmedabad Passenger10:1510:35
59442Ahmedabad Mumbai Central Passenger16:0816:28
59460Veraval Mumbai Central Passenger Express(VRL-BCT)00:4000:45
69101Vadodara Ahmedabad MEMUorigin05:50
69102Ahmedabad Vadodara MEMU19:40destination
69104Anand Vadodara Passenger05:30destination
69107Vadodara Ahmedabad MEMUorigin20:40
69108Ahmedabad Vadodara MEMU11:20destination
69109Surat Vadodara MEMU19:35destination
69110Vadodara Surat MEMUorigin11:50
69111Surat Vadodara MEMU20:55destination
69112Vadodara Surat MEMUorigin05:50
69113Vadodara Ahmedabad MEMUorigin19:50
69114Ahmedabad Vadodara MEMU08:30destination
69115Vadodara Ahmedabad MEMUorigin08:55
69117Vadodara Dahod MEMUorigin11:50
69118Dahod Vadodara DMU19:35destination
69119Vadodara Dahod EMUorigin18:15
69120Dahod Vadodara MEMU09:40destination
69121Vadodara Godhra MEMUorigin19:55
69122Godhra Vadodara MEMU07:45destination
Railway Station, Railway Stations

Overview of Udaipur Railway Station – UDZ

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Udaipur was the capital city of the kingdom of Mewar. The Mewar province became a part of Rajasthan after Independence. Coming under the Ajmer division of the North Western Zone of the Indian Railways, the Udaipur Railway Station has a broad gauge network that connects the city with major cities in Rajasthan along with other cities in India such as Jaipur, Kota, Khajuraho, Ajmer, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Alwar, Chittorgarh, Ujjain, Indore, Baroda, Gwalior and Surat. It also has a metre gauge network to Ahmedabad.

The number of platforms in the station is six. There are about 18 pairs of trains shuttling through this junction which include Udaipur City Express, Ananya Express, Gwalior- Udaipur Superfast Express, etc. The station handles around 54,000 commuters daily. Luxurious trains also traverse through this station. Some of them are the Royal Rajasthan on Wheels, the Palace on Wheels, Maharaja Express, and The Indian Maharaja. The trains running between Udaipur and Delhi are Chetak Express and Mewar Express.

The places of tourist attraction are the many lakes, palaces and monuments with scenic beauty. Some of the lakes are Lake Pichola, Swaroop Sagar, Fateh Sagar Lake and Udai Sagar. The Lake Place covers an entire island in the Pichola Lake. Famously known as the “Venice of the East”, Udaipur is also called the “Lake City” or the “City of Lakes”. Other popular places are the Maharana Pratap Memorial and Bagore Ki Haveli.

Udaipur Railway Station Facilities –

Since Udaipur is a major tourist hub, it has many tourist complexes and hotels around the city. Retiring room facility is available in the station on payment of prescribed charges. A station cloak room also exists. Along with Ajmer, Udaipur Railway Station also has solar panels installed for generating power to operate lights and fans within the station premises. The 8.8 MW of solar power plants cut down electricity usage by 20 to 25 per cent.

Udaipur Railway Station Famous Food –

One must order from travelkhana.com , whenever passing through this station, they offer a variety of cuisines. At Udaipur one can have range of dishes such as Kaju Masala, Mushroom Tawa Masala, along with traditional Indian breads such as Lachcha Parantha,Cheese Naan, Missi Roti etc.For those who have an thirsty appetite some Butter Milk and Special Lassi would be real good to gulp down. The food comes in disposable packing and comes with a handy meal kit consisting of a sturdy spoon , toothpick , napkin and a mouth freshner.

The average meal for two person is 350 rs. The order can be placed either by dialing the toll free number 8800313131 or through the website www.travelkhana.com or through the app by downloading the travelkhana app. Good discounts are also offered on order for group bookings.

Udaipur Railway Station nearby Restaurants –

Neelam restaurant is one of the better restaurants of Udaipur, the restaurant is near to the station as well.There is special Jain food prepared for customer who follow Jain religion . Special care is taken that no vegetable that is grown and flowers under the ground is used in the recipe.

Trains Passing Through Udaipur Railway Station (UDZ) –

Train No.Train NameArr. TimeDep. Time
4971UDZ-JAT GARIBRATH SPLorigin11:50
4972JAT-UDZ GARIBRATH SPL08:55destination
9721Jaipur – Udaipur SF Daily Special13:45destination
9722UDZ JP SF SPLorigin14:15
12315Ananya Express(SDAH-UDZ)03:00destination
12316Ananya Expressorigin00:25
12963Mewar SF Express07:20destination
12964Mewar SF Expressorigin18:15
12981Chetak Express07:50destination
12982Chetak Expressorigin17:15
12991Udaipur – Jaipur Intercity Expressorigin06:00
12992Jaipur Udaipur Express21:30destination
12995Bandra-Udaipur SF Express08:55destination
12996Udaipur Bandra SF Express Sliporigin21:35
19329Indore Jn – Udaipur Express19:10destination
19330Udaipur Indore Expressorigin20:35
19601Ajmer-NewJalpaiguri Weekly Express(AII-NJP)origin00:25
19602NewJalpaiguri-Ajmer Weekly Express(NJP-AII)04:05destination
19659SHM UDZ EXPRESS(SHM-UDZ)08:55destination
19660UDZ SHM EXPRESS(UDZ-SHM)origin20:00
19665Khajuraho – Udaipur City Express06:45destination
19666Udaipur City- Khajuraho Expressorigin22:20
19943Udaipur Ahmedabad Express (MG)origin17:45
19944Ahmedabad Udaipur Express (MG)09:20destination
22901Mumbai BandraT-Udaipur SF Express(BDTS-UDZ)15:55destination
22902Udaipur – Mumbai Bandra Triweekly SF Express(UDZ-BDTS)origin21:35
52928Mewar Fast MG Passenger19:00destination
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Overview of Thivim Railway Station – THVM

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Situated in Bardez, North Goa, Thivim is a village which is about 12 kms away from Mapusa. The Thivim Railway station falls under the jurisdiction of the Konkan Railway. It is situated on the Madgaon Sawantwadi rail route. The station is located on a curve with peculiar platforms. While Platform No. 2 which is an island platform has the main line, Platform No. 1 is on the loop line. Platform No. 1 is on the right side (towards Madgaon) of the main line. Important trains journeying through this station are Netravati Express, Konkan Kanya Express, Dadar Madgaon Jan Shatabdi Express, Ernakulam Okha Express and the Mandavi Express.

The major places of tourist attraction are the Sirigao Temple, St Laras Church, St Christopher Church, and Laxmi Narayan Mandir. The nearest airport is the Dabolim Airport which is about 28.15 kms away while the Mapusa bus stand is the nearest bus terminal. Hotels in Mapusa provide comfortable accommodation.

The other charms of this place attracting tourists are Calangute Beach which is 19kms away from Thivim, Candolim Beach which is 20kms away and Margao, about 27kms away. The capital city of Panaji is about 22kms distanced from Thivim while the place of historical importance, Vasco da Gama is about 48kms away from Thivim.

Thivim Railway Station Facilities –

Giving utmost importance to the convenience of the passengers, Thivim Railway Station provides the facility of waiting room and a computerised reservation office on Platform No. 1. There are tea stalls, book stalls, a telephone booth and a general store. Parking facilities are also available around the station premises.

Thivim Railway Station Famous Food –

One must order from travelkhana.com , whenever passing through this station, they offer authentic   non veg food such as chicken kadhai , butter chicken, etc  . For those who have a flavour for chinese they could opt for the cuisine on offer in the menu such as Mushroom fried rice , chicken fried rice etc.Apart from this local delicacies of Thivim – Pav Bhaji is also available. The food comes in disposable packing along with a handy meal kit consisting of a sturdy spoon , toothpick , napkin and a mouth freshner.

The average meal for two person is 500 rs. The order can be placed either by dialing the toll free number 8800313131 or through the website www.travelkhana.com or through the app by downloading the travelkhana app. Good discounts are also offered on order for group bookings.

Thivim Railway Station Nearby Restaurants –

Thivim is about 63 kms away from the Goa. Food Safari is one of the well known restaurants of Thivim. The restaurant has multi cuisine offering. There are about 25 odd items on the menu from which you can choose to order food. The restaurant has a good ambience and is well maintained. The food is also hygienic and the food served is sure to make an happy impact on your taste buds. Of the many options available in Thivim , Food Safari is sure one destination one would like to visit when the stomach growls !!

Trains Passing Through Thivim Railway Station (THVM) –

Train No.Train NameArr. TimeDep. Time
111LTT MAO SPECIAL10:4010:42
112Madgaon – Mumbai LTT Special13:2213:24
1065CSTM ERS SPL01:2001:25
2450NZM MAO AC EXP16:3016:32
2451Madgaon H. Nizamuddin AC Special13:2413:26
2455MAO NDLS AC SPL22:1622:18
2456NDLS MAO AC SPL09:4809:50
4014NDLS VSG SF SP09:4809:50
4093KCVL NZM AC EXP19:3619:38
4094NZM KCVL AC SPL01:3001:32
4095MAO NZM AC SPL19:3619:38
4096New Delhi – Trivandrum AC Special01:3001:32
6319NZM KCVL SF SPL01:3001:32
9415MAO ADI SPECIAL21:0221:04
9419AHMEDABAD EXP04:4804:50
10103Mandovi Express16:5516:56
10104Mandovi Express10:0710:08
10111Konkan Kanya Express09:0609:07
10112Konkan Kanya Express18:5418:55
12051Mumbai Madgaon Jan Shatabdi Express(CSTM-MAO)14:5214:54
12052Madgaon – Dadar Jan Shatabdi Express15:0415:06
12449Goa Sampark Kranti Express12:0812:10
12450Goa Sampark Kranti Express13:4413:46
12617Mangala Lakshadweep Express02:0802:10
12618Mangala Lakshadweep Express19:1019:12
12741Vasco – Patna SF Express20:0020:02
12742Patna- Vasco Express07:2607:28
12977Marusagar Express11:5011:52
12978Marusagar Express13:2613:28
16337Okha-Ernakulam Express07:0807:10
16338Ernakulam-Okha Express12:3212:34
16345Netravati Express22:0022:02
16346Netravati Express06:4606:48
19259KCVL BVC EXPRESS(KCVL-BVC)12:3212:34
19260BVC KCVL EXPRESS(BVC-KCVL)07:0807:10
22629DADAR TEN EXP07:2607:28
22907Madgaon – Hapa Express(MAO-HAPA)08:0208:04
22908Hapa – Madgaon Express(HAPA-MAO)04:0004:02

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