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(Redirected from Barmar-Rishikesh Express) Train in India

Rishikesh–Barmer Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
LocaleUttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab & Rajasthan
Current operator(s)North Western Railway
Route
TerminiRishikesh (RKSH)
Barmer (BME)
Stops40
Distance travelled1,190 km (739 mi)
Average journey time24hrs 10mins
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)14887 / 14888
On-board services
Class(es)AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering,
E-catering
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesNo
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed50 km/h (31 mph) average including halts.

The 14887 / 14888 Rishikesh–Barmer Express is an Express train belonging to North Western Railway zone that runs between Rishikesh and Barmer in India. It is currently being operated with 14887/14888 train numbers on a daily basis.

Service

The 14887/Rishikesh–Barmer Express has an average speed of 50 km/h and covers 1190 km in 24h 10m. The 14888/Barmer–Rishikesh Express has an average speed of 50 km/h and covers 1190 km in 24h 10m.

Route & halts

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition

The train has LHB rakes with max speed of 130 kmph. The train consists of 17 coaches:

  • 6 AC III Tier
  • 5 Sleeper coaches
  • 4 General Unreserved
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake.

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Ludhiana Loco Shed-based WDP-4D diesel locomotive from Rishikesh to Bathinda Junction. From Bathinda Junction it is hauled by a Bhagat Ki Kothi Loco Shed-based WDP-4B / WDP-4D diesel locomotive until Barmer and vice versa.

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 14815/14816 Shri Ganganagar–Rishikesh Express.

Direction reversal

The train reverses its direction once at:

See also

Notes

  1. Runs seven days in a week for every direction.

References

  1. Bid to derail train near Patiala railway station, narrow escape for 400
  2. Passengers push train manually

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