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Looking for more details to Maur Dhawaj Express 12491/12492 Acknowledged as a superfast express train, the Jammu Tawi Muzaffarpur Maur Dhawaj Express 12491/12492 is been operated by the Northern Indian Railways zone plying in between Jammu Tawi station and Muzaffarpur railway station across the country.

Running with two train numbers that is 12491 and 12492, the superfast express train is been crossing 6 states including Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana, Punjab, Bihar and Uttarakhand. Train number 12492 runs from Jammu Tawi to Muzaffarpur station and train number 12491 in the opposite direction from Muzaffarpur to Jammu Tawi junction. The stoppages took by the train are at Ludhiana station, Saharanpur junction, Ambala Cantonment station, Bareilly, Moradabad, Gonda station, Shahjehanpur station, Chhapra, Gorakhpur station, and Hajipur junction. As per the information, the larger sections of the entire route is yet to be electrified and as of now, it has been using a Ludhiana based WDM 3A locomotive that powers the express throughout the excursion.

As the express doesn’t have any pantry car attached, passengers can look for food delivery services from e-caterers and one of the reliable and popular service providers is Travel Khana. Offering excellent quality food meals to passengers at desired railway stations without any delay and on time and affordable prices, the service provider is been proffering other services as well like check seat availability in specific trains, check the running status of a train, distance between two railway stations, Indian Railways time table and explore more about the trains and much more with ease.

Highlights of Maur Dhawaj Express –

No of Coaches	Total – 18, AC – 3, SL- 9, GN – 6
Pantry Car	No
E-Catering	Yes By TravelKhana.com
Avg. Running Status	Good
Cleaning	Good
Ticket Availability	Good
Passenger Safety	Good
Mobile/Laptop Charger	Yes

12491/Maur Dhawaj Express Sonpur to Jammu Tawi Route, Schedule & Time Table–

Station Code	Station Name	Arrival Time	Departure Time	Stoppage Time
BJU	Barauni Junction		5:00
SPJ	Samastipur Junction	5:55	6:00	5m
MFP	Muzaffarpur Junction	6:55	7:00	5m
HJP	Hajipur Junction	8:03	8:05	2m
SEE	Sonpur Junction»	8:15	8:17	2m
CPR	Chhapra Junction	9:35	9:50	15m
SV	Siwan Junction	10:35	10:40	5m
DEOS	Deoria Sadar	11:50	11:55	5m
GKP	Gorakhpur Junction	13:45	14:05	20m
GD	Gonda Junction	16:40	16:55	15m
SCC	Sitapur Cantt.	19:45	19:55	10m
SPN	Shahjahanpur	22:05	22:07	2m
BE	Bareilly Junction	23:02	23:07	5m
MB	Moradabad Junction	0:40	0:50	10m
LRJ	Laksar Junction	2:48	2:50	2m
SRE	Saharanpur Junction	3:50	3:55	5m
UMB	Ambala Cantt. Junction	5:05	5:10	5m
LDH	Ludhiana Junction	6:41	6:55	14m
JRC	Jalandhar Cantt. Junction	7:45	7:50	5m
PTKC	Pathankot Cantt	9:40	9:45	5m
JAT	Jammu Tawi•	11:50

12492/Maur Dhawaj Express Sonpur to Jammu Tawi Route, Schedule & Time Table–

Station Code	Station Name	Arrival Time	Departure Time	Stoppage Time
JAT	Jammu Tawi»		20:10
PTKC	Pathankot Cantt	21:45	21:50	5m
JRC	Jalandhar Cantt. Junction	23:30	23:33	3m
LDH	Ludhiana Junction	0:25	0:35	10m
UMB	Ambala Cantt. Junction	2:25	2:35	10m
SRE	Saharanpur Junction	3:55	4:05	10m
LRJ	Laksar Junction	4:52	4:54	2m
MB	Moradabad Junction	6:55	7:05	10m
BE	Bareilly Junction	8:28	8:33	5m
SPN	Shahjahanpur	9:36	9:38	2m
MINJ	Maingal Ganj	10:22	10:24	2m
SCC	Sitapur Cantt.	11:40	11:50	10m
GD	Gonda Junction	14:25	14:35	10m
GKP	Gorakhpur Junction	17:30	17:45	15m
DEOS	Deoria Sadar	18:30	18:35	5m
SV	Siwan Junction	19:50	19:55	5m
CPR	Chhapra Junction	21:05	21:15	10m
SEE	Sonpur Junction	22:05	22:07	2m
HJP	Hajipur Junction	22:23	22:25	2m
MFP	Muzaffarpur Junction•	23:25	23:30	5m
SPJ	Samastipur Junction	0:20	0:25	5m
BJU	Barauni Junction	2:10

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A Green corridor between Rameswaram and Manmadurai! Neat Initiative by Indian Railways.

May 11, 2016 admin Leave a comment

With around 65,808 Kms of Railway lines In India, the railways is taking a baby step finally towards discharge free rail tracks. Towards May end, nearly 114km of line between Manmadurai and Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu is to be converted into a Green and Zero toilet discharge line.

With the breathtaking Pamban Bridge that spans a 2 km-strait falling in the planned green corridor, the zero discharge measure will be welcomed by tourists.

A zero can release area imagines all trains going on that specific course would have bio-toilets which dispense with open release of waste on the tracks.

There are around 14 stations amongst Rameswaram and Manmadurai and around 16 traveler trains utilize the track in a day.

Bio-toilets take out open release of waste on the track as the waste is processed by extraordinarily created microscopic organisms and just little measure of clean water is released simultaneously.

In the second stage, “Kanalus-Dwarka-Okha and Porbunder-Wansjalya segment in Gujarat have been distinguished to be made zero latrine release areas.

As per the arrangement, Jammu-Katra course will likewise be made a zero-release area.

Railroads have introduced more than 20,000 bio-toilets in trains till now and has set an objective to fit 17,000 more this financial. It costs about Rs 3.5 lakh to introduce four zero toilets in a boogie.

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About 12211/12 Muzaffarpur – Delhi Garib Rath Express

April 3, 2015 admin Leave a comment

Highlights of Muzaffarpur – Delhi Garib Rath Express –

No of Coaches	Total – 17, AC – 17, SL – N/A, GN – N/A
Pantry Car	No
E-Catering	Yes By TravelKhana.com
Avg. Running Status	Average
Cleaning	Good
Ticket Availability	Good
Passenger Safety	Excellent
Mobile/Laptop Charger	Yes

12211/Garib Rath Express, Muzaffarpur to Delhi Route, Schedule & Time Table –

Station Code	Station Name	Arrival Time	Departure Time	Stoppage Time
MFP	MUZAFFARPUR JN	origin	15:15	Origin
BMKI	BAPUDM MOTIHARI	16:45	16:50	5 min
SGL	SAGAULI JN	17:09	17:11	2 min
BTH	BETTIAH	17:28	17:33	5 min
NKE	NARKATIAGANJ JN	18:25	18:30	5 min
PNYA	PANIYA HAWA	20:00	20:11	11 min
GKP	GORAKHPUR	22:20	22:35	15 min
GD	GONDA JN	01:05	01:15	10 min
LKO	LUCKNOW	04:20	04:30	10 min
SPN	SHAHJEHANPUR	06:55	07:00	5 min
BE	BAREILLY	08:00	08:05	5 min
MB	MORADABAD	09:40	09:50	10 min
ANVT	ANAND VIHAR TERMINAL	12:35	destination	Destination

12212/Garib Rath Express, Delhi to Muzaffarpur Route, Schedule & Time Table –

Station Code	Station Name	Arrival Time	Departure Time	Stoppage Time
ANVT	ANAND VIHAR TERMINAL	origin	20:55	Origin
MB	MORADABAD	23:50	23:58	8 min
BE	BAREILLY	01:22	01:27	5 min
SPN	SHAHJEHANPUR	02:35	02:40	5 min
LKO	LUCKNOW	05:15	05:35	20 min
GD	GONDA JN	08:00	08:05	5 min
GKP	GORAKHPUR	10:50	11:10	20 min
NKE	NARKATIAGANJ JN	14:56	15:01	5 min
BTH	BETTIAH	15:35	15:37	2 min
SGL	SAGAULI JN	15:55	15:57	2 min
BMKI	BAPUDM MOTIHARI	16:13	16:18	5 min
MFP	MUZAFFARPUR JN	18:05	destination	Destination

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About 12631/32 Nellai Express

April 1, 2015 admin Leave a comment

Highlights of Nellai Express –

No of Coaches	Total – 24, AC – 7, SL – 12, GN – 5
Pantry Car	No
E-Catering	Yes By TravelKhana.com
Avg. Running Status	Excellent
Cleaning	Good
Ticket Availability	Average
Passenger Safety	Excellent
Mobile/Laptop Charger	Yes

12631/Nellai Express, Chennai to Tirunelveli Route, Schedule & Time Table –

Station Code	Station Name	Arrival Time	Departure Time	Stoppage Time
MS	CHENNAI EGMORE	origin	20:10	Origin
TBM	TAMBARAM	20:33	20:35	2 min
CGL	CHENGALPATTU	21:03	21:05	2 min
MLMR	MELMARUVATTUR	21:33	21:35	2 min
TMV	TINDIVANAM	22:03	22:05	2 min
VM	VILLUPARAM JN	22:35	22:40	5 min
VRI	VRIDHACHALAM JN	23:20	23:22	2 min
TPJ	TIRUCHCHIRAPALI	02:05	02:10	5 min
DG	DINDIGUL JN	03:28	03:30	2 min
SDN	SHOLAVANDAN	04:05	04:06	1 min
MDU	MADURAI JN	04:35	04:40	5 min
VPT	VIRUDUNAGAR JN	05:18	05:20	2 min
SRT	SATUR	05:41	05:42	1 min
CVP	KOVILPATTI	06:04	06:05	1 min
TEN	TIRUNELVELI	08:00	destination	Destination

12632/Nellai Express, Tirunelveli to Chennai Route, Schedule & Time Table –

Station Code	Station Name	Arrival Time	Departure Time	Stoppage Time
TEN	TIRUNELVELI	origin	19:25	Origin
CVP	KOVILPATTI	20:23	20:25	2 min
SRT	SATUR	20:43	20:45	2 min
VPT	VIRUDUNAGAR JN	21:18	21:20	2 min
MDU	MADURAI JN	22:05	22:10	5 min
SDN	SHOLAVANDAN	22:29	22:30	1 min
DG	DINDIGUL JN	23:13	23:15	2 min
TPJ	TIRUCHCHIRAPALI	01:00	01:05	5 min
VRI	VRIDHACHALAM JN	02:43	02:45	2 min
VM	VILLUPARAM JN	03:53	03:55	2 min
TMV	TINDIVANAM	04:29	04:30	1 min
MLMR	MELMARUVATTUR	04:54	04:55	1 min
CGL	CHENGALPATTU	05:38	05:40	2 min
TBM	TAMBARAM	06:08	06:10	2 min
MBM	MAMBALAM	06:28	06:30	2 min
MS	CHENNAI EGMORE	07:10	destination	Destination

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About 12727/28 Godavari Express

March 24, 2015 admin Leave a comment

Highlights of Godavari Express –

No of Coaches	Total – 23, AC – 6, SL – 12, GN – 2
Pantry Car	No
E-Catering	Yes By TravelKhana.com
Avg. Running Status	Good
Cleaning	Excellent
Ticket Availability	Average
Passenger Safety	Good
Mobile/Laptop Charger	Yes

The Railways has become the lifeline of Indian people irrespective of the fact that it is local or long route train. Among all trains, Godavari Express train is a very renowned train. This is being one of the most prestigious trains running down south starting from Visakhapatnam to Hyderabad. Initially, this used to be known as the Waltair – Hyderabad express. But on special demand, the train name as well as its number was changed. Now, it runs between the two stations with numbers 12727 up and 12728 down.

This train is in a demand because of its extra classic comfort with the sleeper and third AC coaches. This is serving the purpose to connect the four coastal districts including East Godavari, West Godavari and Krishna Visakhapatnam, district. Rather being a super fast express, the train has been serving with classic sleeper facilities with the total of 1170 seats including AC1, 2 and 3 tiers.

Running on the broad gauge of 1,676 mm and operating with a speed of 57 km per hour, the train covers a distance of 710 km in 12 hours 25 minutes. For the ease of the passengers, the Indian Railways has been providing with the paid catering services. Food is made available on the train.

Booking of the tickets are now made available online whose charges are liable to change under the Government of India and Ministry of Indian Railways, or you may even get one from authorized travel agencies or directly from the reservation counter. Though there is no pantry available, there is a complete preference to provide with good food by the paid catering services. The catering charges are quite low and no extra charge is collected by the Railways for the purpose. The lavatories too are cleaned and hygienically maintained by the cleaning staffs of the South Eastern Railways. This train started its first service on 1^st February 1974.

12727/Godavari Express Visakhapatnam to Hyderabad Route, Schedule & Time Table –

Station	Sch. Arrival	Sch. Departure
VISAKHAPATNAM (VSKP)	Starting Station	17:25
DUVVADA (DVD)	17:54	17:55
ANAKAPALLE (AKP)	18:08	18:09
ELAMANCHILI (YLM)	18:28	18:29
NARSIPATNAM RD (NRP)	18:43	18:44
TUNI (TUNI)	18:59	19:00
ANNAVARAM (ANV)	19:13	19:14
PITHAPURAM (PAP)	19:32	19:33
SAMALKOT JN (SLO)	19:45	19:46
ANAPARTI (APT)	20:05	20:06
RAJAMUNDRY (RJY)	20:42	20:46
NIDADAVOLU JN (NDD)	21:09	21:10
TADEPALLIGUDEM (TDD)	21:27	21:28
ELURU (EE)	22:01	22:02
VIJAYAWADA JN (BZA)	23:40	23:55
KHAMMAM (KMT)	01:13	01:15
MAHBUBABAD (MABD)	01:54	01:55
WARANGAL (WL)	02:46	02:48
KAZIPET JN (KZJ)	03:05	03:07
SECUNDERABAD JN (SC)	05:45	05:50
HYDERABAD DECAN (HYB)	06:15	Destination Station

12728/Godavari Express Hyderabad to Visakhapatnam Route, Schedule & Time Table –

Station	Sch. Arrival	Sch. Departure
HYDERABAD DECAN (HYB)	Starting Station	17:15
SECUNDERABAD JN (SC)	17:35	17:40
KAZIPET JN (KZJ)	19:30	19:32
WARANGAL (WL)	19:45	19:47
MAHBUBABAD (MABD)	20:32	20:33
KHAMMAM (KMT)	21:10	21:12
VIJAYAWADA JN (BZA)	23:05	23:20
ELURU (EE)	00:06	00:07
TADEPALLIGUDEM (TDD)	00:41	00:42
NIDADAVOLU JN (NDD)	00:57	00:58
RAJAMUNDRY (RJY)	01:39	01:41
ANAPARTI (APT)	02:01	02:02
SAMALKOT JN (SLO)	02:23	02:24
PITHAPURAM (PAP)	02:36	02:37
ANNAVARAM (ANV)	02:53	02:55
TUNI (TUNI)	03:10	03:11
NARSIPATNAM RD (NRP)	03:30	03:31
ELAMANCHILI (YLM)	03:47	03:48
ANAKAPALLE (AKP)	04:05	04:06
DUVVADA (DVD)	05:10	05:11
VISAKHAPATNAM (VSKP)	05:50	Destination Station

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About 18646/45 East Coast Express

March 20, 2015 admin Leave a comment

Highlights of East Coast Express –

No of Coaches	Total – 22, AC – 5, SL – 11, GN – 3
Pantry Car	No
E-Catering	Yes By TravelKhana.com
Avg. Running Status	Average
Cleaning	Average
Ticket Availability	Good
Passenger Safety	Good
Mobile/Laptop Charger	Yes

The East Coast Express is a daily express train that runs between Hyderabad Deccan in the state of Telengana and Howrah junction in Kolkata, West Bengal. The train gets its name due its route that runs parallel to the eastern coast of India.

Howrah junction is one of the most important stations that serve Kolkata, which is the capital of the state of West Bengal. Kolkata is famous with international tourists, due to British infrastructure that was built during the British rule in India; the city was then the capital of India. Hyderabad is one of the largest cities of South India and is the capital of the state of Telengana. The city is known for its software business and other business and job opportunities. Hundreds of passengers, which are mainly students, businessmen and tourists, travel to and from these cities every day. The cities are simply home to countless business and tourist attractions.

The East Coast Express completes its 1592km long journey in 29hours 55minutes and consists of Ac, Sleeper and Unreserved coaches to meet the requirements of different classes of passengers travelling on its route. The East Coast Express 18646 departs from Hyderabad Deccan at 10:00 am every day and reaches Howrah Junction at 4:15 pm the next day. The return train East Coast Express 18645 departs from Howrah junction at 11:45 am and reaches Hyderabad Deccan at 6:30 pm the next day. On its long route, the train also halts at other major stations like, Secunderabad junction, Vijayawada junction, Vishakhapatnam, Kharagpur junction and Bhubaneswar.

The train does not have a pantry car but IRCTC and privatized e-catering services are available. Customers can just book an online food order and the food is delivered at your seat when the train halts at a station. You can choose the station for food delivery according to your convenience.

18646/East Coast Express Route, Schedule & Time Table –

Station Code	Station Name	Arrival Time	Departure Time	Stoppage Time
HYB	HYDERABAD DECAN	origin	10:00	Origin
SC	SECUNDERABAD JN	10:20	10:25	5 min
BG	BHONGIR	11:04	11:05	1 min
ALER	ALER	11:24	11:25	1 min
ZN	JANGAON	11:39	11:40	1 min
KZJ	KAZIPET JN	12:38	12:40	2 min
WL	Warangal JN	12:53	12:55	2 min
MABD	MAHBUBABAD	13:40	13:41	1 min
KMT	KHAMMAM	14:30	14:32	2 min
BZA	VIJAYAWADA JN	16:30	16:50	20 min
EE	ELURU	17:38	17:39	1 min
TDD	TADEPALLIGUDEM	18:15	18:16	1 min
NDD	NIDADAVOLU JN	18:35	18:36	1 min
RJY	RAJAMUNDRY	19:22	19:27	5 min
DWP	DWARAPUDI	19:39	19:40	1 min
SLO	SAMALKOT JN	20:05	20:06	1 min
PAP	PITHAPURAM	20:18	20:19	1 min
ANV	ANNAVARAM	20:36	20:37	1 min
TUNI	TUNI	20:52	20:53	1 min
YLM	ELAMANCHILI	21:23	21:24	1 min
AKP	ANAKAPALLE	22:09	22:10	1 min
DVD	DUVVADA	22:50	22:52	2 min
VSKP	VISHAKAPATNAM	23:35	23:55	20 min
SCM	SIMHACHALAM	00:11	00:13	2 min
KTV	KOTTAVALASA	00:28	00:30	2 min
VZM	vizianagaram	01:00	01:02	2 min
CPP	CHIPURUPALLE	01:28	01:30	2 min
CHE	SRIKAKULAM ROAD	01:55	01:57	2 min
NWP	NAUPADA JN	02:32	02:34	2 min
PSA	PALASA	03:15	03:17	2 min
SPT	SOMPETA	03:45	03:47	2 min
IPM	ICHCHPURAM	04:00	04:02	2 min
BAM	BERHAMPUR	04:23	04:28	5 min
CAP	CHATRAPUR	04:43	04:44	1 min
KIT	KHALLIKOT	05:16	05:17	1 min
CLKA	CHILKA	05:29	05:30	1 min
BALU	BALUGAN	05:36	05:38	2 min
KAPG	KALUPARA GHAT	06:00	06:02	2 min
NKP	NIRAKARPUR	06:13	06:15	2 min
KUR	KHURDA ROAD JN	07:10	07:25	15 min
BBS	BHUBANESWAR	07:50	07:55	5 min
BRAG	BARANG	08:10	08:11	1 min
CTC	CUTTACK	08:25	08:30	5 min
KNPR	KENDRAPARA ROAD	08:36	08:37	1 min
DNM	DHANMANDAL	08:58	08:59	1 min
JJKR	JAJPUR K ROAD	09:22	09:24	2 min
KRIH	KORAI HALT	09:30	09:31	1 min
BTV	BAITARANI ROAD	09:38	09:39	1 min
BHC	BHADRAKH	10:38	10:40	2 min
MKO	MARKONA	10:51	10:53	2 min
SORO	SORO	11:08	11:10	2 min
BLS	BALASORE	11:37	11:42	5 min
ROP	RUPSA JN	11:59	12:01	2 min
BTS	BASTA	12:11	12:13	2 min
JER	JALESWAR	12:29	12:31	2 min
BLDA	BELDA	12:56	12:58	2 min
KGP	KHARAGPUR JN	13:42	13:47	5 min
PKU	PANSKURA	14:28	14:30	2 min
MCA	MECHEDA	14:43	14:45	2 min
SRC	SANTRAGACHI JN	15:30	15:32	2 min
HWH	HOWRAH JN	16:15	destination	Destination

18645/East Coast Express Route, Schedule & Time Table –

Station Code	Station Name	Arrival Time	Departure Time	Stoppage Time
HWH	HOWRAH JN	origin	11:45	Origin
MCA	MECHEDA	12:38	12:40	2 min
PKU	PANSKURA	13:00	13:02	2 min
KGP	KHARAGPUR JN	13:47	13:52	5 min
BLDA	BELDA	14:21	14:23	2 min
JER	JALESWAR	14:48	14:50	2 min
BTS	BASTA	15:08	15:10	2 min
ROP	RUPSA JN	15:23	15:25	2 min
BLS	BALASORE	15:45	15:50	5 min
SORO	SORO	16:13	16:15	2 min
MKO	MARKONA	16:28	16:30	2 min
BHC	BHADRAKH	17:13	17:15	2 min
BTV	BAITARANI ROAD	17:38	17:39	1 min
KRIH	KORAI HALT	17:45	17:46	1 min
JJKR	JAJPUR K ROAD	17:52	17:54	2 min
DNM	DHANMANDAL	18:19	18:20	1 min
CTC	CUTTACK	18:57	19:02	5 min
BRAG	BARANG	19:18	19:19	1 min
BBS	BHUBANESWAR	19:50	19:55	5 min
KUR	KHURDA ROAD JN	20:25	20:40	15 min
NKP	NIRAKARPUR	21:01	21:03	2 min
KAPG	KALUPARA GHAT	21:16	21:18	2 min
BALU	BALUGAN	21:38	21:40	2 min
CLKA	CHILKA	21:47	21:49	2 min
KIT	KHALLIKOT	21:58	22:00	2 min
CAP	CHATRAPUR	22:30	22:32	2 min
BAM	BERHAMPUR	22:50	23:00	10 min
IPM	ICHCHPURAM	23:21	23:23	2 min
SPT	SOMPETA	23:36	23:38	2 min
PSA	PALASA	00:33	00:35	2 min
NWP	NAUPADA JN	00:55	00:57	2 min
CHE	SRIKAKULAM ROAD	01:30	01:32	2 min
CPP	CHIPURUPALLE	02:00	02:02	2 min
VZM	vizianagaram	02:35	02:40	5 min
KTV	KOTTAVALASA	03:08	03:10	2 min
SCM	SIMHACHALAM	03:24	03:26	2 min
VSKP	VISHAKAPATNAM	03:55	04:15	20 min
DVD	DUVVADA	04:45	04:47	2 min
AKP	ANAKAPALLE	05:09	05:10	1 min
YLM	ELAMANCHILI	05:34	05:35	1 min
TUNI	TUNI	06:09	06:10	1 min
ANV	ANNAVARAM	06:26	06:27	1 min
PAP	PITHAPURAM	06:59	07:00	1 min
SLO	SAMALKOT JN	07:09	07:10	1 min
DWP	DWARAPUDI	07:39	07:40	1 min
RJY	RAJAMUNDRY	08:10	08:12	2 min
NDD	NIDADAVOLU JN	08:36	08:37	1 min
TDD	TADEPALLIGUDEM	08:53	08:54	1 min
EE	ELURU	09:25	09:26	1 min
BZA	VIJAYAWADA JN	11:15	11:35	20 min
KMT	KHAMMAM	12:40	12:42	2 min
MABD	MAHBUBABAD	13:25	13:26	1 min
WL	Warangal JN	14:28	14:30	2 min
KZJ	KAZIPET JN	14:43	14:45	2 min
ZN	JANGAON	15:30	15:32	2 min
ALER	ALER	15:55	15:56	1 min
BG	BHONGIR	16:26	16:27	1 min
SC	SECUNDERABAD JN	18:00	18:05	5 min
HYB	HYDERABAD DECAN	18:30	destination	Destination

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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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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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