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{{Infobox rail service
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Jammu Rajdhani Express
| name = Jammu Tawi–New Delhi Rajdhani Express''
| image =
| image = 12425 Jammu Rajdhani Express - Train board.jpg
| color = B22222
| caption =
| caption =
| type = [[Rajdhani Express]]
| type = [[Rajdhani Express]]
| first= {{start date and age|1994|7|}}
| first= {{start date and age|1994|7|10}}
| operator = [[Northern Railway zone]]
| operator = [[Northern Railway zone]]
| start = {{rws|New Delhi}} '''(NDLS)'''
| start = {{stnlnk|New Delhi}} (NDLS)
| stops = 3
| stops = 3
| end = [[Jammu Tawi]] '''(JAT)'''
| end = {{stnlnk|Jammu Tawi}} (JAT)
| distance = {{convert|577|km|abbr=on}}
| distance = {{convert|577|km|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 09 hrs 15 mins
| journeytime = 09 hrs 15 mins
| rakes = [[LHB Coaches|LHB]] Coaches
| stock = [[LHB coach|LHB]] Coaches
| frequency = Daily
| frequency = Daily
| class = AC 1st Class, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier
| class = AC 1st Class, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier
| seating = Yes
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| pantry car = yes
| autorack =
| catering = Yes
| catering = [[Pantry car]] <br> On-board catering <br> E-catering
| observation = Large Windows
| observation = Large windows
| entertainment = yes(1A)
| entertainment = Yes(1A)
| baggage = Yes
| baggage = Yes
| otherfacilities=
| otherfacilities=
| gauge = {{RailGauge|1676mm|lk=on}}
| gauge = {{track gauge|1,676mm|lk=on}}
| el = Single phase 25 kV, 50 Hz AC through [[overhead catenary]]
| el = Single-phase 25 kV, 50 Hz AC through [[overhead catenary]]
| trainnumber = 12425 / 12426
| trainnumber = 12425 / 12426
|line_used = *[[Delhi–Kalka line|Delhi–Kalka (till Ambala Cantt.)]]
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| speed = {{convert|65|km/h|abbr=on}} average with halts , {{convert|140|km/h|abbr=on}}maximum
*[[Ambala–Attari line|Ambala–Amritsar line (till Jalandhar Cantt. Jn.)]]
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| map = [[File:(New Delhi - Jammu Tawi) Rajdhani Express Route map.png|300px|(New Delhi - Jammu Tawi) Rajdhani Express Route map]]
*[[Jalandhar–Jammu line|Jalandhar–Jammu Tawi line]]
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| map_state =
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| speed = {{convert|69|km/h|abbr=on}} average with halts, {{convert|130|km/h|abbr=on}}maximum
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| map = [[File:(New Delhi - Jammu Tawi) Rajdhani Express Route map.png|300px|(New Delhi–Jammu Tawi) Rajdhani Express route map]]<br/>{{Jammu Tawi Rajdhani Express Route}}
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| map_state = collapsed
}}
}}
The '''Jammu Rajdhani Express''' connects [[Jammu Tawi]] and [[New Delhi]]. It is the [[Fastest trains in India|fastest train]] on the [[Jammu Tawi]] - [[New Delhi]] section. Its number is 12425 / 12426.
The '''New Delhi–Jammu Tawi Rajdhani Express''' connects [[New Delhi]] and [[Jammu Tawi]]. It is the [[Rajdhani Express]] series train on the New Delhi–Jammu Tawi section. Its number is 12425 / 12426.


== Service ==
== Service ==


This train was introduced on 10 July 1994. The 12425 / 12426 Rajdhani Express is the fastest train on the [[Jammu Tawi]] - [[New Delhi]] section. It used to run weekly once until 2009. In 2009 its frequency was increased from weekly to daily. It operates daily as train number 12426 from [[Jammu Tawi]] to [[New Delhi Railway Station]] and as train number 12425 in the reverse direction. It covers a distance of 577 kilometres in each direction however it takes 9 hours 15 mins when operating as train number 12426 at an average speed of 75 km/h (excluding halts) while its return journey takes 9 hrs at an average speed of 74 km/h (excluding halts).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indiarailinfo.com/train/1330?kkk=1280143619919 |title=Jammu Rajdhani Express/2425 Train New Delhi/NDLS to Jammu Tawi/JAT Complete Train Route - India Rail Info - Database of Indian Railways Trains & Stations |publisher=India Rail Info |date= |accessdate=2010-07-26}}</ref>
This train was introduced on 10 July 1994. The 12425 / 12426 Rajdhani Express is the fastest train on the Jammu Tawi–New Delhi section. It used to run weekly once until 2009. In 2009 its frequency was increased from weekly to daily. It operates daily as train number 12426 from Jammu Tawi to [[New Delhi railway station]] and as train number 12425 in the reverse direction. It covers a distance of 577 kilometres in each direction however it takes 9 hours 15 mins when operating as train number 12426 at an average speed of 75&nbsp;km/h (excluding halts) while its return journey takes 9 hrs at an average speed of 74&nbsp;km/h (excluding halts).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indiarailinfo.com/train/1330?kkk=1280143619919 |title=Jammu Rajdhani Express/2425 Train New Delhi/NDLS to Jammu Tawi/JAT Complete Train Route - India Rail Info - Database of Indian Railways Trains & Stations |publisher=India Rail Info |date= |accessdate=2010-07-26}}</ref>


==Halts==
It has 3 halts in either direction at [[Kathua]], Chakki Bank, and [[Ludhiana]].
It has 3 halts in either direction at [[Kathua]],[[Pathankot Cantonment railway station]], and [[Ludhiana]].
It is the second shortest rajdhani express in terms of distance.
It is the shortest Rajdhani Express in terms of distance and time. It is also the only Rajdhani Express that travels north from Delhi.


==Loco link and rake==
==Loco link and rake==
This train was used to with ICF made coaches, recently it was provided with LHB rakes.
This train used to run with [[ICF coach]] before 15 June 2013.It now runs with LHB rakes.
This train comprises all AC [[LHB coach|LHB]] rakes. Jammu Rajdhani Express runs with [[Electric Loco Shed, Ghaziabad|Ghaziabad]]-based [[WAP-7]] electric loco.Earlier before electrification this train was hauled by a WDM3A or WDM3D locomotive.
This train comprises all AC [[LHB Coaches|LHB]] rakes.

The regular loco link of this train was Ludhiana shed WDM-3A end to end which got replaced by an end to end Ghaziabad shed WAP-5/7 as, Jalandhar-Jammu section is completely electrified. Jammu Rajdhani Express is now running with a Ghaziabad based WAP-5 or WAP-7.
== Gallery ==
<gallery>

File:12425 Jammu Rajdhani Express with Ghaziabad WAP 7.jpg |12425 Jammu Rajdhani Express with {{stnlnk|Ghaziabad Junction}} [[WAP-7]]
File:12425 Jammu Rajdhani Express - AC 1st Class coach.jpg |12425 Jammu Rajdhani Express – AC 1st Class coach
File:12425 Jammu Rajdhani Express - AC 2 tier coach.jpg |12425 Jammu Rajdhani Express – AC 2 tier coach
File:12425 Jammu Rajdhani Express - Pantry Car coach.jpg |12425 Jammu Rajdhani Express – Pantry car coach
File:12425 Jammu Rajdhani Express - AC 3 tier coach.jpg |12425 Jammu Rajdhani Express – AC 3 tier coach
</gallery>


===Coach composition===
===Coach composition===
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|-
|[[File:BSicon LDER.svg|25px]] ||EOG||B1||B2||B3||B4||B5||B6||B7||B8||B9||B10||PC||A1||A2||A3||A4||A5||H1||EOG
|LOCO||EOG||B1||B2||B3||B4||B5||B6||B7||B8||B9||B10||B11||B12||PC||A1||A2||A3||A4||A5||H1||EOG
|}
|}


==See also==
==See also==
* [[Jammu mail]]
* [[Jammu Mail]]
* [[Uttar sampark kranti express]]
* [[Uttar Sampark Kranti Express]]
* [[Jammu Tawi]]
* [[Jammu Tawi]]
* [[Jhelum Express]]
* [[Jhelum Express]]
* [[Shalimar Express]]
* [[Shalimar Express]]
* [[Jammu–Baramulla line]]
* [[Jammu–Baramulla line]]
{{portal|Railways in India}}


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}


==External links==
{{Rajdhani Express}}
{{Rajdhani Express}}


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[[Category:Transport in Jammu]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Jammu and Kashmir]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Jammu and Kashmir]]
[[Category:Rajdhani Express trains]]
[[Category:Rajdhani Express trains]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Delhi]]
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Latest revision as of 10:21, 1 October 2024

Jammu Tawi–New Delhi Rajdhani Express
Overview
Service typeRajdhani Express
First serviceJuly 10, 1994; 30 years ago (1994-07-10)
Current operator(s)Northern Railway zone
Route
TerminiNew Delhi (NDLS)
Jammu Tawi (JAT)
Stops3
Distance travelled577 km (359 mi)
Average journey time09 hrs 15 mins
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)12425 / 12426
Line(s) used
On-board services
Class(es)AC 1st Class, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesPantry car
On-board catering
E-catering
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Entertainment facilitiesYes(1A)
Baggage facilitiesYes
Technical
Rolling stockLHB Coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
ElectrificationSingle-phase 25 kV, 50 Hz AC through overhead catenary
Operating speed69 km/h (43 mph) average with halts, 130 km/h (81 mph)maximum

The New Delhi–Jammu Tawi Rajdhani Express connects New Delhi and Jammu Tawi. It is the Rajdhani Express series train on the New Delhi–Jammu Tawi section. Its number is 12425 / 12426.

Service

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This train was introduced on 10 July 1994. The 12425 / 12426 Rajdhani Express is the fastest train on the Jammu Tawi–New Delhi section. It used to run weekly once until 2009. In 2009 its frequency was increased from weekly to daily. It operates daily as train number 12426 from Jammu Tawi to New Delhi railway station and as train number 12425 in the reverse direction. It covers a distance of 577 kilometres in each direction however it takes 9 hours 15 mins when operating as train number 12426 at an average speed of 75 km/h (excluding halts) while its return journey takes 9 hrs at an average speed of 74 km/h (excluding halts).[1]

Halts

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It has 3 halts in either direction at Kathua,Pathankot Cantonment railway station, and Ludhiana. It is the shortest Rajdhani Express in terms of distance and time. It is also the only Rajdhani Express that travels north from Delhi.

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This train used to run with ICF coach before 15 June 2013.It now runs with LHB rakes. This train comprises all AC LHB rakes. Jammu Rajdhani Express runs with Ghaziabad-based WAP-7 electric loco.Earlier before electrification this train was hauled by a WDM3A or WDM3D locomotive.

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  • 12425 Jammu Rajdhani Express with Ghaziabad Junction WAP-7
    12425 Jammu Rajdhani Express with Ghaziabad Junction WAP-7
  • 12425 Jammu Rajdhani Express – AC 1st Class coach
    12425 Jammu Rajdhani Express – AC 1st Class coach
  • 12425 Jammu Rajdhani Express – AC 2 tier coach
    12425 Jammu Rajdhani Express – AC 2 tier coach
  • 12425 Jammu Rajdhani Express – Pantry car coach
    12425 Jammu Rajdhani Express – Pantry car coach
  • 12425 Jammu Rajdhani Express – AC 3 tier coach
    12425 Jammu Rajdhani Express – AC 3 tier coach

Coach composition

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Loco 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
LOCO EOG B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 B9 B10 B11 B12 PC A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 H1 EOG

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Jammu Rajdhani Express/2425 Train New Delhi/NDLS to Jammu Tawi/JAT Complete Train Route - India Rail Info - Database of Indian Railways Trains & Stations". India Rail Info. Retrieved 26 July 2010.
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