Malani Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
Current operator(s)Northern zone
Route
TerminiOld Delhi (DLI)
Barmer (BME)
Distance travelled827 km (514 mi)
Average journey time16h 21m
Service frequencyDaily [lower-alpha 1]
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering
E-catering
Observation facilitiesICF coach
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stock2
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed51 km/h (32 mph), including halts
Route map
Malani Express (Delhi–Jaisalmer) route map

The Malani Express is an Express train belonging to Northern Railway zone that runs between Old Delhi and Barmer in India. It is currently being operated with 14659/14660 train numbers on a daily basis.[1][2]

Service

Coach composition

The train has standard ICF rakes with a maximum speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 18 coaches:

  • 1 First AC and Second AC
  • 2 AC II Tier
  • 3 AC III Tier
  • 8 Sleeper coaches
  • 5 General
  • 4 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Traction

Both trains are hauled by an Abu Road Loco Shed-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive from Old Delhi to Jodhpur. From Jodhpur, trains are hauled by an Abu Road Loco Shed-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive to Jaisalmer, and return.

Direction reversal

Train reverses its direction 2 times:

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 14646/14645 Shalimar Express and 14661/14662 Delhi–Barmer Link Express.

See also

Notes

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

References


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