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| distance = {{convert|740|km|0|abbr=on}}
| distance = {{convert|740|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journey time = 12 hours 50 minutes as 12983 [[Ajmer]] [[Chandigarh railway station|Chandigarh]] Express, 12 hours 30 minutes as 12984 [[Chandigarh railway station|Chandigarh]] [[Ajmer]] Express
| journey time = 12 hours 50 minutes as 12983 [[Ajmer]] [[Chandigarh railway station|Chandigarh]] Express, 12 hours 30 minutes as 12984 [[Chandigarh railway station|Chandigarh]] [[Ajmer]] Express
| frequency = 3 days a week. 12983 [[Ajmer]] [[Chandigarh railway station|Chandigarh]] Express – Tuesday, Friday, Sunday. 12984 [[Chandigarh railway station|Chandigarh]] [[Ajmer]] Express – Monday, Wednesday, Saturday.
| frequency = 3 days a week. 12983 [[Ajmer]] [[Chandigarh railway station|Chandigarh]] Express – Tuesday, Friday, Sunday. 12984 [[Chandigarh railway station|Chandigarh]] [[Ajmer]] Express – Monday, Wednesday, Saturday.
| class = AC 3 tier only
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==Service==
==Service==


The 12983 [[Ajmer]] [[Chandigarh railway station|Chandigarh]] Garib Express covers the distance of 740 kilometres in 12 hours 50 mins (57.66 km/hr) & in 12 hrs 30 mins as 12984 [[Chandigarh railway station|Chandigarh]] [[Ajmer]] Garib Express (59.20 km/hr).
The 12983 [[Ajmer]] [[Chandigarh railway station|Chandigarh]] Garib Express covers the distance of 740 kilometres in 12 hours 50 mins (57.66 km/hr) & in 12 hrs 30 mins as 12984 [[Chandigarh railway station|Chandigarh]] [[Ajmer]] Garib Express (59.20 km/hr).


As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/hr, as per [[Indian Railway]] rules, its fare includes a [[Superfast]] surcharge.
As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/hr, as per [[Indian Railway]] rules, its fare includes a [[Superfast]] surcharge.
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==Time Table==
==Time Table==


12983 [[Ajmer]] [[Chandigarh railway station|Chandigarh]] Garib Express leaves [[Ajmer]] every Tuesday, Friday & Sunday at 17:55 hrs IST and reaches [[Chandigarh railway station|Chandigarh]] at 06:45 hrs IST the next day.
12983 [[Ajmer]] [[Chandigarh railway station|Chandigarh]] Garib Express leaves [[Ajmer]] every Tuesday, Friday & Sunday at 17:55 hrs IST and reaches [[Chandigarh railway station|Chandigarh]] at 06:45 hrs IST the next day.


12984 [[Chandigarh railway station|Chandigarh]] [[Ajmer]] Garib Express leaves [[Chandigarh railway station|Chandigarh]] every Monday, Wednesday & Saturday at 21:10 hrs IST and reaches [[Ajmer]] at 09:40 hrs IST the next day.
12984 [[Chandigarh railway station|Chandigarh]] [[Ajmer]] Garib Express leaves [[Chandigarh railway station|Chandigarh]] every Monday, Wednesday & Saturday at 21:10 hrs IST and reaches [[Ajmer]] at 09:40 hrs IST the next day.


==External links==
==External links==
*{{cite web|url=http://www.indianrail.gov.in|title=Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry|publisher=indianrail.gov.in|accessdate=2014-05-30}}
* [http://www.indianrail.gov.in]
*{{cite web|url=http://www.irctc.co.in|title=IRCTC Online Passenger Reservation System|publisher=irctc.co.in|accessdate=2014-05-30}}
* [http://www.irctc.co.in]
*{{cite web|url=http://www.irfca.org|title=[IRFCA] Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet.|publisher=irfca.org|accessdate=2014-05-30}}
* [http://www.irfca.org]


== References ==
== References ==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}
* http://www.indianrail.gov.in/garibrath_trn_list.html
*{{cite web|url=http://www.indianrail.gov.in/garibrath_trn_list.html|title=GARIBRATH & YUVA TRAIN LIST|publisher=indianrail.gov.in|accessdate=2014-05-30}}
* http://railroadair.blogspot.in/2012/03/permanent-augmentation-of-ajmer.html
*{{cite web|url=http://railroadair.blogspot.in/2012/03/permanent-augmentation-of-ajmer.html|title=Rail Road Air-Indian Railways: PERMANENT AUGMENTATION OF AJMER- CHANDIGARH GARIB RATH EXPRESS|publisher=railroadair.blogspot.in|accessdate=2014-05-30}}
* http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/Garib-Rath-Rush-to-Ajmer-increases/articleshow/9357968.cms
*{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/Garib-Rath-Rush-to-Ajmer-increases/articleshow/9357968.cms|title=Garib Rath: Rush to Ajmer increases - The Times of India|publisher=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|accessdate=2014-05-30}}
* http://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/chandigarh/finally-a-railway-minister-trains-focus-on-ut/article1-1017937.aspx
*{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/chandigarh/finally-a-railway-minister-trains-focus-on-ut/article1-1017937.aspx|title=Finally, a railway minister trains focus on UT - Hindustan Times|publisher=hindustantimes.com|accessdate=2014-05-30}}
* [http://www.cleartrip.com/trains/12983 Route for train No. 12983]
* [http://www.cleartrip.com/trains/12983 Route for train No. 12983]
* [http://www.cleartrip.com/trains/12984 Route for train No. 12984]
* [http://www.cleartrip.com/trains/12984 Route for train No. 12984]

Revision as of 17:46, 30 May 2014

Ajmer Chandigarh Garib Rath Express
Overview
Service typeGarib Rath Express
LocaleRajasthan, Haryana, Chandigarh
First service14 February 2009
Current operator(s)North Western Railways
Route
TerminiAjmer Junction
Chandigarh
Stops14
Distance travelled740 km (460 mi)
Average journey time12 hours 50 minutes as 12983 Ajmer Chandigarh Express, 12 hours 30 minutes as 12984 Chandigarh Ajmer Express
Service frequency3 days a week. 12983 Ajmer Chandigarh Express – Tuesday, Friday, Sunday. 12984 Chandigarh Ajmer Express – Monday, Wednesday, Saturday.
Train number(s)12983 / 12984
On-board services
Class(es)AC 3 tier only
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesNo Pantry Car attached
Observation facilitiesNo Rake Sharing
Technical
Rolling stockStandard Indian Railway coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed140 km/h (87 mph) maximum
58.42 km/h (36 mph), including halts

The 12983/84 Ajmer Chandigarh Garib Express is a superfast express train of Garib Rath class belonging to Indian Railways - North Western Railways zone that runs between Ajmer and Chandigarh in India.

It operates as train number 12983 from Ajmer to Chandigarh and as train number 12984 in the reverse direction.

On introduction, it would run between Jaipur & Chandigarh. Later it was extended to Ajmer.

Coaches

The 12983/84 Ajmer Chandigarh Garib Express presently has 12 AC 3 tier coaches along with 2 EOG cars.

As with most train services in India, Coach Composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Jaipur/Ajmer Chandigarh Garib Rath Express - AC 3 tier coach
Jaipur/Ajmer Chandigarh Garib Rath Express at Lalru station

Service

The 12983 Ajmer Chandigarh Garib Express covers the distance of 740 kilometres in 12 hours 50 mins (57.66 km/hr) & in 12 hrs 30 mins as 12984 Chandigarh Ajmer Garib Express (59.20 km/hr).

As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/hr, as per Indian Railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routeing

The 12983/84 Ajmer Chandigarh Garib Express runs via Jaipur, Alwar, Bhiwani, Rohtak, Ambala Cantonment to Chandigarh.

Traction

As the entire route is not yet electrified, a Ratlam or Abu Road based WDM 3A engine powers the train for its entire journey.

Time Table

12983 Ajmer Chandigarh Garib Express leaves Ajmer every Tuesday, Friday & Sunday at 17:55 hrs IST and reaches Chandigarh at 06:45 hrs IST the next day.

12984 Chandigarh Ajmer Garib Express leaves Chandigarh every Monday, Wednesday & Saturday at 21:10 hrs IST and reaches Ajmer at 09:40 hrs IST the next day.

  • "Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry". indianrail.gov.in. Retrieved 2014-05-30.
  • "IRCTC Online Passenger Reservation System". irctc.co.in. Retrieved 2014-05-30.
  • "[IRFCA] Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet". irfca.org. Retrieved 2014-05-30.

References

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