Ahmedabad–Kolkata Express
Ahmedabad Kolkata Express, also known as Sare Jahan Se Achchha Express, is an Express train. Ahmedabad Kolkata Express leaves Kolkata railway station for Ahmedabad railway station, covering a distance of 2,614 km (1,624 mi) in 54 hours and 5 mins. The train was the first express train to travel from Chitpur railway station to Ahmedabad railway station in India. It is hauled weekly by an Asansol railway station (ASN) WAG 5 from Kolkata railway station to Barkakana railway station, and then to Ahmedabad Junction (ADI).
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| Locale | West Bengal, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Gujarat |
| First service | 11 October 2010 |
| Current operator(s) | Western Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Start | Chitpur railway station (Koaa) |
| Stops | 35 |
| End | Ahmedabad Junction (Adi) |
| Distance travelled | 2,614 km (1,624 mi) |
| Average journey time | 54 hrs 05 mins |
| Service frequency | Weekly |
| Train number(s) | 19413DN/19414UP |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, sleeper, UR, SLR |
| Seating arrangements | No |
| Sleeping arrangements | Available |
| Auto-rack arrangements | No |
| Catering facilities | Yes |
| Observation facilities | Small & Large Both Type Windows |
| Baggage facilities | Available |
| Technical | |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 48 km/h (30 mph) excluding halts |
History
The Ahmedad Kolkata Epress initially traveled between Chitpur railway station and Ajmer Junction railway station as a 13 coach Train. Later the terminating station was changed to Kolkata railway station.
Kolkata Terminal
Ahmedabad Junction railway station
Accommodations
The trains have normal priority on the Indian railway network. The trains offer four classes of accommodation: Second Class AC 2-tier (bays of 4 berths + 2 berth on the side) with open system berth, Second Class AC 3-tier (bays of 6 berths + 2 berths on the side) it also with open system berth and Second class 3 tier sleeper (bays of6 berths + 2 berths on the side). Generally it has 1 AC 2-Tiers, up to 2 AC 3-Tiers ( both of which may be increased according to demand), it has no pantry car, 7 UR (Unreserved) and 2 SLR (Second-class Luggage/parcel van + guard van ('G' missing). See note for 'GS' above.)
On this route, the train covers a distance of 2,614 km (1,624 mi) in 54 hrs. For Route and Time Table
Coach composition
| Loco | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | BRKA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | SLR | UR | UR | UR | UR | S7 | S6 | S5 | S4 | S3 | S2 | S1 | B2 | B1 | A1 | UR | UR | UR | SLR | |
Trivia
- Chitpur - Ahmedabad Sare Jahan Se Accha express is the express train to have one AC-2 tier coaches, Two AC 3 tier coaches, while the Bhopal–Howrah Express and Shipra Express (howrah-Indore) also have one AC-2 tier coaches and Two AC 3 tier coaches.
See also
- Express trains in India
- List of named passenger trains of India