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{{Short description|Train in India}}
:''Not to be confused with the [[Shalimar Express (Pakistan)|Shalimar Express]] a train service in Pakistan.''
{{about||other trains|Shalimar Express (Pakistan)|and|Shalimar–Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2016}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2016}}
{{Infobox rail service
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Shalimar Express
| name = Shalimar Express
| image =
| image =
| type = Mail / Express
| type = [[Express Trains in India|Express]]
| operator = [[Northern Railways]]
| operator = [[Northern Railways]]
| start = [[Delhi]] '''(DLI)'''
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|1982|10|01}}
| last = Permanently cancelled from {{start date and age|df=yes|2024|01|30}}
| stops = 27
| end = [[Jammu Tawi]] '''(JAT)'''
| start = {{rws|Jaisalmer}} (JSM)
| distance = 640 km
| stops = 57
| end = {{rws|Jammu Tawi}} (JAT)
| journey time = 13 hrs 25 mins
| frequency = Daily
| distance = {{convert|1558|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 30 hrs 25 mins
| class = AC 1st class, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, Unreserved
| seating = Available
| frequency = 4 days a week
| class = AC First, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
| sleeping = Available
| catering = Not Available
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| catering = Available
| baggage = Available
| baggage = Available
| otherfacilities=
| gauge = [[Broad Gauge]]
| gauge = [[Broad Gauge]]
| trainnumber = 14645 / 14646
| trainnumber = 14645 / 14646
| stock = [[ICF coach]]
| speed = {{convert|51|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts
| map =
}}
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'''Shalimar Express''' ([[Hindi]] : शालिमार एक्सप्रेस, [[Urdu]] : شالیمار ایکسپریس ) is a daily train between [[Delhi]] and [[Jammu Tawi]]. It is operated by the [[Northern Railways]]. Its number is 14645/14646. It comes in the Non Superfast (Mail/Express) trains category of the [[Indian Railways]].
The 14645 / 14646 '''Shalimar Express''' is a daily train between [[Jaisalmer railway station|Jaisalmer]] and [[Jammu Tawi]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Solanki |first=Sonu |title=14645/Shalimar Express (PT) - Old Delhi to Jammu Tawi NR/Northern Zone - Railway Enquiry |url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-shalimar-express-14645/1505/349/81 |access-date=2022-11-08 |website=indiarailinfo.com}}</ref> It is operated by the [[Northern Railways]]. Its number is 14645/14646. It comes in the Non Superfast (Mail/Express) trains category of the [[Indian Railways]].


[[File:Shalimar Express in Meerut City Junction.jpg|thumb|Shalimar Express standing at Meerut City Junction.]]
==History and Etymology==
The Shalimar Express is one of the oldest trains to [[Jammu Tawi]]. It has been given the name 'Shalimar' with reference to the [[Shalimar Bagh (Srinagar)|Shalimar Gardens]] of [[Srinagar]]; as [[Jammu Tawi]] was the nearest Railway Station to [[Srinagar]] at that time.


==Arrival and Departure==
==History and etymology==
The train leaves at 15:50 hrs; everyday from [[New Delhi Junction Railway Station|New Delhi]] to [[Jammu Tawi]]. It reaches [[Jammu Tawi]] the next morning; early at around 05:15 hrs. While heading towards the [[New Delhi|Capital]], it leaves [[Jammu Tawi]] at sharp 21:00 hrs and arrives at [[New Delhi Junction Railway Station|New Delhi]] at about 10:50 hrs the next morning.
The Shalimar Express is one of the oldest trains to [[Jammu Tawi]]. It has been given the name 'Shalimar' with reference to the [[Shalimar Bagh (Srinagar)|Shalimar Gardens]] of [[Srinagar]], as Jammu Tawi was the nearest railway station to [[Srinagar]] at that time.


==Route and Halts==
==Arrival and departure==
Unlike all other trains to [[Jammu Tawi]], this train does not take the [[New Delhi]] - [[Jammu Tawi]] Main Route. This train goes via [[Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh|Ghaziabad]], [[Meerut Cantonment|Meerut Cantt]], [[Muzaffarnagar]], [[Saharanpur]],Jagadhri, [[Ambala Cantt]], [[Ludhiana]], [[Jalandhar]]; instead of [[Sonipat]], [[Panipat]],[Karnal] [[Kurukshetra]]. The train passes through parts of [[Delhi NCR]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[Haryana]], [[Punjab, India|Punjab]] and [[Jammu and Kashmir]]. It has severalhalts; like [[Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh|Ghaziabad]], Naya Ghaziabad, Muradnagar, Modinagar, [[Meerut|Meerut City]], [[Meerut Cantonment|Meerut Cantt]], Khatauli, [[Muzaffarnagar]], Deoband, Jagadhri, Jagadhri Workshop, [[Ambala Cantt]], Ambala City, [[Rajpura]], [[Sirhind]], Khanna, Dhandari Kalan, [[Ludhiana]], [[Phagwara]], [[Jalandhar Cantonment|Jalandhar Cantt]], Dasuya, [[Mukerian]], Chakki Bank, Kathua, Ghagwal, Samba and finally terminates at [[Jammu Tawi]].


The train leaves at 15:50 every day from [[Delhi Junction Railway Station|Delhi]] to Jammu Tawi. It reaches Jammu Tawi the next morning, early, at around 05:20. While heading towards the [[Delhi|Capital]], it leaves Jammu Tawi at 20:45 from #platform 3 and arrives at Delhi at about 10:50 at platform 1 at the next morning.
==Future Prospects==

With the doubling and electrification of the entire [[Jalandhar]] - [[Pathankot]] - [[Jammu Tawi]] section, it is expected that the average speed of the Shalimar Express would be increased in near future.
==Route and halts==

It is runs from Jaisalmer via {{rws|Pokaran}}, {{rws|Phalodi Junction}}, {{rws|Jodhpur Junction}}, {{rws|Merta Road Junction}}, {{rws|Phulera Junction}}, {{rws|Jaipur Junction}}, {{rws|Bandikui Junction}}, {{rws|Alwar Junction}}, {{rws|Rewari}}, {{rws|Gurgaon}}, {{rws|old Delhi}}, {{rws|Ghaziabad}}, {{rws|Meerut City Junction}}, {{rws|Saharanpur}}, {{rws|Ambala Cantonment}}, {{rws|Ludhiana Junction}}, {{rws|Jalandhar Cantonment}}, {{rws|Pathankot Cantonment}}, {{rws|Kathua}} to Jammu Tawi.


==See also==
==See also==

{{Portal|Railways in India}}
* [[Jhelum Express]]
* [[Jhelum Express]]
* [[Vivek Express]]
* [[Vivek Express]]
* [[Kashmir Railway]]
* [[Jammu–Baramulla line]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}


{{Railways in Northern India}}
{{Railways in Northern India}}


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[[Category:Named passenger trains of India]]
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[[Category:Rail transport in Uttar Pradesh]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Haryana]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Delhi]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Punjab, India]]
[[Category:Express trains in India]]

Latest revision as of 13:39, 3 February 2024

Shalimar Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service1 October 1982; 42 years ago (1982-10-01)
Last servicePermanently cancelled from 30 January 2024; 10 months ago (2024-01-30)
Current operator(s)Northern Railways
Route
TerminiJaisalmer (JSM)
Jammu Tawi (JAT)
Stops57
Distance travelled1,558 km (968 mi)
Average journey time30 hrs 25 mins
Service frequency4 days a week
Train number(s)14645 / 14646
On-board services
Class(es)AC First, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesAvailable
Baggage facilitiesAvailable
Technical
Rolling stockICF coach
Track gaugeBroad Gauge
Operating speed51 km/h (32 mph) average including halts

The 14645 / 14646 Shalimar Express is a daily train between Jaisalmer and Jammu Tawi.[1] It is operated by the Northern Railways. Its number is 14645/14646. It comes in the Non Superfast (Mail/Express) trains category of the Indian Railways.

Shalimar Express standing at Meerut City Junction.

History and etymology

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The Shalimar Express is one of the oldest trains to Jammu Tawi. It has been given the name 'Shalimar' with reference to the Shalimar Gardens of Srinagar, as Jammu Tawi was the nearest railway station to Srinagar at that time.

Arrival and departure

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The train leaves at 15:50 every day from Delhi to Jammu Tawi. It reaches Jammu Tawi the next morning, early, at around 05:20. While heading towards the Capital, it leaves Jammu Tawi at 20:45 from #platform 3 and arrives at Delhi at about 10:50 at platform 1 at the next morning.

Route and halts

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It is runs from Jaisalmer via Pokaran, Phalodi Junction, Jodhpur Junction, Merta Road Junction, Phulera Junction, Jaipur Junction, Bandikui Junction, Alwar Junction, Rewari, Gurgaon, old Delhi, Ghaziabad, Meerut City Junction, Saharanpur, Ambala Cantonment, Ludhiana Junction, Jalandhar Cantonment, Pathankot Cantonment, Kathua to Jammu Tawi.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Solanki, Sonu. "14645/Shalimar Express (PT) - Old Delhi to Jammu Tawi NR/Northern Zone - Railway Enquiry". indiarailinfo.com. Retrieved 8 November 2022.