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| name = Shalimar Express |
| name = Shalimar Express |
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| type = [[Express Trains in India|Express]] |
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| operator = [[Northern Railways]] |
| operator = [[Northern Railways]] |
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| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|1982|10|01}} |
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| last = Permanently cancelled from {{start date and age|df=yes|2024|01|30}} |
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| start = {{rws|Jaisalmer}} (JSM) |
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| stops = 57 |
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| end = {{rws|Jammu Tawi}} (JAT) |
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| distance = {{convert|1558|km|0|abbr=on}} |
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| frequency = 4 days a week |
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| seating = Yes |
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| sleeping = Yes |
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| baggage = Available |
| baggage = Available |
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| gauge = [[Broad Gauge]] |
| gauge = [[Broad Gauge]] |
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| trainnumber = 14645 / 14646 |
| trainnumber = 14645 / 14646 |
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| stock = [[ICF coach]] |
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| map = [[File:Shalimar Express (Delhi - Jammu Tawi) route map.png|300px|Shalimar Express (Delhi - Jammu Tawi) route map]] |
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| speed = {{convert|51|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts |
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'''Shalimar Express''' is a daily train between [[ |
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]]. |
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[[File:Shalimar Express in Meerut City Junction.jpg|thumb|Shalimar Express standing at Meerut City Junction.]] |
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==History and etymology== |
==History and etymology== |
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==Route and halts== |
==Route and halts== |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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* [[Jhelum Express]] |
* [[Jhelum Express]] |
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* [[Vivek Express]] |
* [[Vivek Express]] |
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* [[Jammu–Baramulla line]] |
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==References== |
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{{Railways in Northern India}} |
{{Railways in Northern India}} |
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Shalimar Express}} |
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[[Category:Transport in Jammu]] |
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[[Category:Transport in Delhi]] |
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[[Category:Named passenger trains of India]] |
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[[Category:Rail transport in Jammu and Kashmir]] |
[[Category:Rail transport in Jammu and Kashmir]] |
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[[Category:Rail transport in Haryana]] |
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[[Category:Rail transport in Punjab, India]] |
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[[Category:Express trains in India]] |
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Latest revision as of 13:39, 3 February 2024
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| Service type | Express |
| First service | 1 October 1982 |
| Last service | Permanently cancelled from 30 January 2024 |
| Current operator(s) | Northern Railways |
| Route | |
| Termini | Jaisalmer (JSM) Jammu Tawi (JAT) |
| Stops | 57 |
| Distance travelled | 1,558 km (968 mi) |
| Average journey time | 30 hrs 25 mins |
| Service frequency | 4 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 arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | Available |
| Baggage facilities | Available |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | ICF coach |
| Track gauge | Broad Gauge |
| Operating speed | 51 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.
History and etymology
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Solanki, Sonu. "14645/Shalimar Express (PT) - Old Delhi to Jammu Tawi NR/Northern Zone - Railway Enquiry". indiarailinfo.com. Retrieved 8 November 2022.