The 22941 / 22942 Indore-MCTM Udhampur Weekly Superfast Express is a superfast train of the Indian Railways which runs between Indore Junction of Madhya Pradesh and MCTM Udhampur of Jammu and Kashmir.[2][3] The train is the second train between Indore and Jammu after Malwa Express.
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast Express |
| First service | 29 December 2014[1] |
| Current operator(s) | Western Railway |
| Route | |
| Termini | Indore Junction (INDB) MCTM Udhampur (MCTM) |
| Stops | 17 |
| Distance travelled | 1,476 km (917 mi) |
| Average journey time | 22 hrs 40 mins |
| Service frequency | Weekly |
| Train number(s) | 22941 / 22942 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | Available |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Baggage facilities | Available |
| Other facilities | Below the seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coach |
| Track gauge | Broad Gauge |
| Operating speed | 65 km/h (40 mph) average including halts. |
Coach Composition
editThe train consists of 22 coaches :
- 1 AC II Tier
- 3 AC III Tier
- 12 Sleepar Class
- 4 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Service
editThe 22941/Indore-MCTM Udhampur Weekly Superfast Express has an average speed of 65 km/h and covers 1476 km in 22 hrs 40 mins.
The 22942/MCTM Udhampur-Indore Weekly Superfast Express has an average speed of 65 km/h and covers 1476 km in 22 hrs 40 mins.
Route and halts
editThe important halts of the train are :
Schedule
edit| Train Number | Station Code | Departure Station | Departure Time | Departure Day | Arrival Station | Arrival Time | Arrival Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22941 | INDB | Indore Junction | 23:55 PM | Mon | MCTM Udhampur | 01:25 AM | Wed |
| 22942 | MCTM | MCTM Udhampur | 05:00 AM | Wed | Indore Junction | 05:15 AM | Thu |
Direction Reversal
editThe train reverses its direction once at:
Traction
editBoth trains are hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Indore to MCTM Udhampur and vice versa.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "List of the trains announced in the Railway Budget 2014-15 which would serve the State of Jammu and Kashmir and status of implementation". Government of India. Press Information Bureau. 4 September 2015.
- ^ "22941/Indore - Jammu Tawi Weekly Superfast Express". India Rail Info.
- ^ "22942/Jammu Tawi - Indore Weekly Superfast Express". India Rail Info.