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{{Short description|Train in India}}
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{{Use Indian English|date=January 2016}}
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{{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) 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==
==History and etymology==
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==Arrival and departure==
==Arrival and departure==


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 05:15. 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.
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.


==Route and halts==
==Route and halts==
Unlike all other trains to Jammu Tawi, this train does not take the Delhi - Jammu Tawi main route. This train goes via [[Ghaziabad railway station|Ghaziabad]], [[Meerut railway station|Meerut]], [[Muzaffarnagar railway station|Muzaffarnagar]], [[Deoband railway station|Deoband]], [[Saharanpur railway station|Saharanpur]], [[Ambala Cantonment Junction railway station|Amabla Cantonment Junction]], [[Ludhiana Junction railway station|Ludhiana Junction]], and [[Jalandhar]]; instead of [[Sonipat]], [[Panipat]], [Karnal], and [[Kurukshetra]]. The train passes through parts of [[Delhi NCR]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[Haryana]], [[Punjab, India|Punjab]] and [[Jammu and Kashmir]]. It has 26 halts before reaching Old Delhi. It is one of two trains travelling through this route.


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.
With the doubling and electrification of the entire Jalandhar - [[Pathankot]] - Jammu Tawi section, it is expected that the average speed of the Shalimar Express will increase in the near future.


==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}}


{{DEFAULTSORT:Shalimar Express}}
[[Category:Transport in Jammu]]
[[Category:Transport in Delhi]]
[[Category:Named passenger trains of India]]
[[Category:Named passenger trains of India]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Jammu and Kashmir]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Jammu and Kashmir]]
[[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.