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m minor fixes, replaced: , → , , - → – (7), {{rws| → {{stnlnk|, {{RailGauge| → {{track gauge|, WAP 5 → WAP-5 (3), Jammu Tawi – New Delhi section. It used to run weekly once until 2009. In 2009 its frequency was increased fro
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| first= {{start date and age|1994|7|}}
| first= {{start date and age|1994|7|}}
| 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 = [[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
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| sleeping = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| autorack =
| catering = [[Pantry car]] <br> On-board Catering <br> E-Catering
| 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|1676mm|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
| speed = {{convert|65|km/h|abbr=on}} average with halts , {{convert|140|km/h|abbr=on}}maximum
| speed = {{convert|65|km/h|abbr=on}} average with halts, {{convert|140|km/h|abbr=on}}maximum
| map = [[File:(New Delhi - Jammu Tawi) Rajdhani Express Route map.png|300px|(New Delhi - Jammu Tawi) Rajdhani Express Route map]]
| map = [[File:(New Delhi - Jammu Tawi) Rajdhani Express Route map.png|300px|(New Delhi–Jammu Tawi) Rajdhani Express route map]]
| map_state =
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The '''Jammu Rajdhani Express''' connects [[Jammu Tawi]] and [[New Delhi]]. It is the [[Express trains in India|express]] on the [[Jammu Tawi]] - [[New Delhi]] section. Its number is 12425 / 12426.
The '''Jammu Rajdhani Express''' connects [[Jammu Tawi]] and [[New Delhi]]. It is the [[Express trains in India|Express]] on the Jammu Tawi–New Delhi 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&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>
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==
==Halts==
It has 3 halts in either direction at [[Kathua]], [[Pathankot]] Cantonment, and [[Ludhiana]].
It has 3 halts in either direction at [[Kathua]], [[Pathankot]] Cantonment, and [[Ludhiana]].
It is the shortest rajdhani express in terms of distance.
It is the shortest Rajdhani Express in terms of distance.


==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 was used to with ICF-made coaches, recently it was provided with LHB rakes.
This train comprises all AC [[LHB Coaches|LHB]] rakes. Jammu Rajdhani Express runs with [[Ghaziabad Junction railway station|Ghaziabad]] based [[WAP 5]] or [[WAP 7]] electric loco.
This train comprises all AC [[LHB coaches|LHB]] rakes. Jammu Rajdhani Express runs with [[Electric Loco Shed, Ghaziabad|Ghaziabad]]-based [[WAP-5]] or [[WAP-7]] electric loco.


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
<gallery>
<gallery>


File:12425 Jammu Rajdhani Express with Ghaziabad WAP 7.jpg |12425 Jammu Rajdhani Express with [[Ghaziabad Junction railway station|Ghaziabad]] [[WAP 7]]
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 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 - 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 - 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
File:12425 Jammu Rajdhani Express - AC 3 tier coach.jpg |12425 Jammu Rajdhani Express – AC 3 tier coach
</gallery>
</gallery>


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==See also==
==See also==
* [[Jammu mail]]
* [[Jammu Mail]]
* [[Uttar sampark kranti express]]
* [[Uttar Sampark Kranti Express]]
* [[Jammu Tawi]]
* [[Jammu Tawi]]
* [[Jhelum Express]]
* [[Jhelum Express]]

Revision as of 19:06, 24 July 2021

Jammu Rajdhani Express
Overview
Service typeRajdhani Express
First serviceJuly 1994; 30 years ago (1994-07)
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
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
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
ElectrificationSingle-phase 25 kV, 50 Hz AC through overhead catenary
Operating speed65 km/h (40 mph) average with halts, 140 km/h (87 mph)maximum
Route map
(New Delhi–Jammu Tawi) Rajdhani Express route map

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

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).[1]

Halts

It has 3 halts in either direction at Kathua, Pathankot Cantonment, and Ludhiana. It is the shortest Rajdhani Express in terms of distance.

This train was used to with ICF-made coaches, recently it was provided with LHB rakes. This train comprises all AC LHB rakes. Jammu Rajdhani Express runs with Ghaziabad-based WAP-5 or WAP-7 electric loco.

  • 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

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

See also

References

  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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