Rajasthan Sampark Kranti Express
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast, Sampark Kranti Express |
| Current operator(s) | North Western Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Start | Jodhpur |
| Stops | 6 |
| End | Sarai Rohilla |
| Distance travelled | 616 km (383 mi) |
| Service frequency | Tri–weekly |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC First Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | Standard Indian Railway Coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed |
110 km/h (68 mph) maximum ,59.85 km/h (37 mph), including halts |
Rajasthan Sampark Kranti Express is a Superfast express train of the Sampark Kranti Express series belonging to Indian Railways - North Western Railway zone that runs between Jodhpur and Sarai Rohilla in India.
It operates as train number 12464 from Jodhpur to Sarai Rohilla and as train number 12463 in the reverse direction serving the states of Delhi & Rajasthan.
This train was introduced in the interim budget of 2004 / 05 by the then Railway Minister of India Mr. Nitish Kumar.
Coaches
The 12464 / 63 Jodhpur Delhi Sarai Rohilla Rajasthan Sampark Kranti Express has 1 AC First Class cum AC 2 tier, 1 AC 2 tier, 1 AC 2 AC 3 tier, 3 Sleeper Class, 3 General Unreserved & 2 Sitting cum Luggage Rack Coaches. It does not carry a Pantry car coach.
As is customary with most train services in India, Coach Composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
In addition, nine coaches of the 22464 / 63 Bikaner Delhi Sarai Rohilla Rajasthan Sampark Kranti Link Express are attached / detached from the 12464 / 63 Jodhpur Delhi Sarai Rohilla Rajasthan Sampark Kranti Express at Merta Road Junction.
Service
The 12464 Jodhpur Delhi Sarai Rohilla Rajasthan Sampark Kranti Express covers the distance of 616 km (383 mi) in 10 hours 35 mins (58.20 km/hr) & in 10 hours 00 mins as 12463 Delhi Sarai Rohilla Jodhpur Rajasthan Sampark Kranti Express (61.60 km/hr).
As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routeing
The 12464 / 63 Jodhpur Delhi Sarai Rohilla Rajasthan Sampark Kranti Express runs from Jodhpur Junction via Merta Road Junction, Jaipur, Delhi Cantt to Delhi Sarai Rohilla.
Traction
As the route is yet to be fully electrified, a Bhagat Ki Kothi based WDM 2A or WDM 3A locomotive powers the train for its entire journey.
Timings
12464 Jodhpur Delhi Sarai Rohilla Rajasthan Sampark Kranti Express leaves Jodhpur Junction every Thursday, Thursday & Saturday at 19:00 hrs IST and reaches Delhi Sarai Rohilla at 05:35 hrs IST the next day.
12463 Delhi Sarai Rohilla Jodhpur Rajasthan Sampark Kranti Express leaves Delhi Sarai Rohilla every Wednesday, Friday & Sunday at 22:25 hrs IST and reaches Jodhpur Junction at 08:25 hrs IST the next day.
