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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

March 2, 2015 admin Leave a comment

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 Code	Station Name	Arrival Time	Departure Time	Stoppage Time
NDLS	New Delhi	origin	17:25	Origin
MTJ	Mathura Junction	19:33	19:35	2 min
AGC	Agra Cantt	20:42	20:45	3 min
GWL	Gwalior Junction	22:05	22:08	3 min
JHS	Jhansi Junction	23:35	23:47	12 min
BPL	Bhopal Junction	03:20	03:30	10 min
NGP	NAGPUR	09:40	09:50	10 min
CD	CHANDRAPUR	12:23	12:26	3 min
BPQ	BALHARSHAH	13:20	13:40	20 min
SKZR	SIRPUR KAGAZNGR	14:18	14:20	2 min
BPA	BELAMPALLI	14:53	14:55	2 min
MCI	MANCHERAL	15:13	15:15	2 min
RDM	RAMGUNDAM	15:23	15:25	2 min
KZJ	KAZIPET JN	16:45	16:47	2 min
SC	SECUNDERABAD JN	19:15	19:20	5 min
HYB	HYDERABAD DECAN	19:50	destination	Destination

12723/Andhra Pradesh Express Route, Schedule & Time Table –

Station Code	Station Name	Arrival Time	Departure Time	Stoppage Time
HYB	HYDERABAD DECAN	origin	06:25	Origin
SC	SECUNDERABAD JN	06:45	06:50	5 min
KZJ	KAZIPET JN	08:40	08:42	2 min
RDM	RAMGUNDAM	09:48	09:50	2 min
MCI	MANCHERAL	10:01	10:02	1 min
BPA	BELAMPALLI	10:27	10:28	1 min
SKZR	SIRPUR KAGAZNGR	10:54	10:55	1 min
BPQ	BALHARSHAH	12:25	12:35	10 min
CD	CHANDRAPUR	12:54	12:55	1 min
NGP	NAGPUR	15:45	15:55	10 min
BPL	Bhopal Junction	21:50	22:00	10 min
JHS	Jhansi Junction	02:08	02:20	12 min
GWL	Gwalior Junction	03:29	03:32	3 min
AGC	Agra Cantt	05:20	05:23	3 min
MTJ	Mathura Junction	06:06	06:08	2 min
BVH	Ballabgarh	07:50	07:52	2 min
NZM	Delhi Hazrat Nizamuddin	08:38	08:40	2 min
NDLS	New Delhi	09:05	destination	Destination

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About Mahaparinirvan Express

March 2, 2015 admin Leave a comment

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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Holi Special Train 2015 by Indian Railway

February 17, 2015 admin 16 Comments

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

February 14, 2015 admin Leave a comment

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 –

2014	2015
October-5, 12, 19, 26	January-4, 11, 18, 25
November-2, 9, 16, 23, 30	February-1, 8, 15, 22
Decmber-7, 14, 21, 28	March-1, 8, 15, 22, 29

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

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

January 27, 2015 admin Leave a comment

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 1^st 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.

12171 Mumbai LTT to Haridwar AC Express Route, Schedule & Time Table –

Station Code	Station Name	Arrival Time	Departure Time	Stoppage Time
LTT	LOKMANYATILAK	origin	07:55	Origin
KYN	Kalyan Junction	08:28	08:30	2 min
NK	Nasik Road	11:12	11:15	3 min
BSL	Bhusaval Junction	14:10	14:20	10 min
BPL	Bhopal Junction	20:30	20:35	5 min
JHS	Jhansi Junction	00:28	00:38	10 min
AGC	Agra Cantt	04:00	04:05	5 min
NZM	Delhi Hazrat Nizamuddin	06:55	07:30	35 min
MTC	Meerut City	09:03	09:05	2 min
MOZ	Muzaffarnagar	10:03	10:05	2 min
RK	Roorkee	11:53	11:55	2 min
HW	Haridwar Junction	13:10	destination	Destination

12172 Haridwar to Mumbai LTT AC Express Route, Schedule & Time Table –

Station Code	Station Name	Arrival Time	Departure Time	Stoppage Time
HW	Haridwar Junction	origin	18:50	Origin
RK	Roorkee	19:38	19:40	2 min
MTC	Meerut City	21:32	21:34	2 min
NZM	Delhi Hazrat Nizamuddin	23:15	00:10	55 min
AGC	Agra Cantt	03:05	03:10	5 min
JHS	Jhansi Junction	05:55	06:05	10 min
BPL	Bhopal Junction	10:30	10:45	15 min
BSL	Bhusaval Junction	16:35	16:45	10 min
NK	Nasik Road	19:40	19:45	5 min
KYN	Kalyan Junction	22:58	23:00	2 min
LTT	LOKMANYATILAK	23:45	destination	Destination

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Diwali Special Trains in Indian Railways

October 4, 2014 admin Leave a comment

The Indian Railways has announced the running of special trains for the festival period in September, October and November season for Dusherra/ puja and Diwali. In the Southwestern route, trains plying form Bangalore to Trivandrum, Rajasthan and Calcutta have been introduced. Central railway has introduced trains from Mumbai to Pune, Nagpur and other Maharashtra locations. Southern railways have introduced new trains to run through Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Eastern and Western zones of Indian railways have also announced new trains. Reservation for special trains is possible only for 10 to 15 days for departure. It can be booked online through IRCTC (Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation). No tatkals, concessions or waiting lists are available on these trains.

South Western Railways Special Festival Trains

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Nov-14

RXL

08:00

ASN

22:00

14h 0m

SL 3A

3043

Nov-16

MLDT

09:05

14:15

29h 10m

SL 3A 2A

3428

Nov-17

16:25

MLDT

23:30

31h 5m

SL 3A 2A

3427

Aug-30

TVC

19:00

KJM

08:30

13h 30m

SL 3A 2A

6029

Nov-24

VSKP

23:00

11:45

12h 45m

SL 3A 2A

8502

Nov-25

16:30

VSKP

06:30

14h 0m

SL 3A 2A

8501

Nov-23

VSKP

22:55

TPTY

13:25

14h 30m

2S SL 3A 2A

8574

Nov-24

TPTY

15:30

VSKP

06:50

15h 20m

2S SL 3A 2A

8573

Aug-27

MAS

15:15

TVC

07:45

16h 30m

2S SL 3A 2A

6075

Aug-30

VSKP

22:55

BZA

05:10

6h 15m

2S SL 3A 2A

7271

Aug-28

VSKP

16:45

DMM

12:40

19h 55m

2S SL 3A 2A

7274

Aug-23

TVC

19:00

KJM

08:30

13h 30m

2S SL 3A 2A

6080

Aug-26

TVC

19:00

MAS

11:30

16h 30m

SL 3A 2A

6076

Aug-28

HBJ

23:30

REWA

09:30

10h 0m

SL 3A 2A

2186

Aug-28

REWA

10:30

HBJ

20:30

10h 0m

SL 3A 2A

2185

Aug-31

REWA

23:45

HBJ

09:30

9h 45m

SL 3A 2A

2188

Aug-31

HBJ

10:30

REWA

20:30

10h 0m

SL 3A 2A

2187

Aug-28

VLNK

20:15

VSG

21:10

24h 55m

SL 3A

2715

Aug-31

VLNK

20:15

VSG

21:10

24h 55m

SL 3A

2717

Sep-03

VLNK

20:15

VSG

21:10

24h 55m

SL 3A

2720

Aug-28

KCVL

23:00

NZM

03:00

52h 0m

3A 2A 1A

4422

Nov-20

HMH

18:40

SGNR

20:15

1h 35m

Nov-20

SGNR

15:45

HMH

17:25

1h 40m

Aug-27

BZA

23:00

VSKP

06:50

7h 50m

SL 3A 2A

7272

Aug-29

DMM

14:30

VSKP

10:25

19h 55m

SL 3A 2A

7273

Aug-27

KCVL

20:15

KJM

11:15

15h 0m

SL 3A

2613

Nov-13

HWH

15:00

RXL

06:15

15h 15m

SL 3A 2A

3044

Nov-08

HWH

22:50

NTV

22:30

23h 40m

3068

Nov-09

NTV

23:45

HWH

20:15

20h 30m

3067

Nov-15

ASN

07:15

PNBE

14:00

6h 45m

3512

Nov-15

SDAH

12:35

PURI

22:00

9h 25m

SL 3A 2A 1A

3102

Sep-11

BKN

20:40

02:40

30h 0m

SL 3A

4732

Sep-13

22:30

BKN

05:50

31h 20m

SL 3A

4731

Oct-01

JUC

05:10

SVDK

12:55

7h 45m

4996

Sep-24

08:30

10:20

25h 50m

SL 3A

9702

Sep-25

22:30

00:45

26h 15m

SL 3A

9701

Sep-30

SVDK

13:20

JUC

18:50

5h 30m

4995

Sep-27

DVL

06:10