Ranthambhore Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
LocaleRajasthan & Madhya Pradesh
Current operator(s)North Western Railways
Route
TerminiIndore Junction (INDB)
Jodhpur Junction (JU)
Stops30
Distance travelled910.1 km (566 mi)
Average journey time16 hrs 35 mins
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)12465 / 12466
On-board services
Class(es)2nd Seating, AC Chair Car, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesAvailable
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesAvailable
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed55 km/h (34 mph) Avg. Speed
Route map
Ranthambore Express (Jodhpur–Indore) route map

The 12465/12466 Ranthambhore Express is a Superfast train service which runs between Indore Junction railway station in Indore, the largest city and the commercial hub of the central Indian state Madhya Pradesh, and Jodhpur, a major city in Rajasthan, India. It is operated with 12465/12466 train numbers on a daily basis.[1]

Coach composition

The train consists of 17 coaches:

  • 1 AC Chair Car
  • 3 AC III Tier
  • 2 Sleeper coaches
  • 3 2nd Seating
  • 6 General Unreserved
  • 2 End-On Generator

Service

  • 12465/ Indore–Jodhpur Ranthambhore Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 910.1 km in 16 hrs 35 mins.[2]
  • 12466/Jodhpur–Indore Ranthambhore Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 910.1 km in 16 hrs 35 mins.[3]

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

Schedule

Train numberStation codeDeparture stationDeparture timeDeparture dayArrival stationArrival timeArrival day
12465INDBIndore Junction06:00 AMDailyJodhpur Junction22:35 PMDaily
12466JUJodhpur Junction05:00 AMDailyIndore Junction22:25 PMDaily

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 14801/14802 Jodhpur–Indore Express.

Direction reversal

The train reverses its direction two times at:

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive between Indore Junction and Sawai Madhopur Junction. After Sawai Madhopur Junction, both trains are hauled by a Bhagat Ki Kothi-based WDP-4 / WDP-4B / WDP-4D diesel locomotive up to Jodhpur Junction, and vice versa.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "रणथंभौर और जोधपुर-इंदौर एक्सप्रेस ट्रेन में अब सभी एलएचबी कोच लगेंगे". Bhaskar (in Hindi).
  2. ↑ "12465/Ranthambhore SF Express". India Rail Info.
  3. ↑ "12466/Ranthambhore SF Express". India Rail Info.
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