Dr. Ambedkar Nagar–Prayagraj Express
The 14115/14116 Dr. Ambedkar Nagar - Prayagraj Express is an express train belonging to North Central Railway zone that runs between Dr. Ambedkar Nagar and Prayagraj Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 14115/14116 train numbers on four days in week basis.[1][2][3]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 16 February 2019 |
| Current operator(s) | North Central Railway |
| Route | |
| Start | Dr. Ambedkar Nagar (DADN) |
| Stops | 18 |
| End | Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ) |
| Distance travelled | 948 km (589 mi) |
| Service frequency | Four days in week[lower-alpha 1] |
| Train number(s) | 14115/14116 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Observation facilities | Standard ICF |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 2 |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 51 km/h (32 mph), including halts |
This train was previously running between Indore Junction and Khajuraho as Indore - Khajuraho Express. In 2020, Western Railway Zone of Indian Railways extended the services of express train running between Indore to Khajuraho, to Prayagraj and Dr. Ambedkar Nagar.[4]
Coach Composition
The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 20 coaches :
- 2 AC II Tier
- 3 AC III Tier
- 9 Sleeper Coaches
- 4 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Service
The 14115/Dr. Ambedkar Nagar - Prayagraj Express has an average speed of 51 km/hr and covers 948 km in 18 hrs 45 mins.
The 14116/Prayagraj - Dr. Ambedkar Nagar Express has an average speed of 51 km/hr and covers 948 km in 18 hrs 25 mins.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
Schedule
| Train Number | Station Code | Departure Station | Departure Time | Departure Day | Arrival Station | Arrival Time | Arrival Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14115 | DADN | Dr. Ambedkar Nagar | 11:15 AM | Sun,Mon,Wed,Sat | Prayagraj Junction | 06:00 AM | Sun,Mon,Tue,Thu |
| 14116 | PRYJ | Prayagraj Junction | 15:20 PM | Sun,Tue,Fri,Sat | Dr. Ambedkar Nagar | 09:45 AM | Sun,Mon,Wed,Sat |
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Locomotive shed, Abu Road based WDM-3A diesel locomotive.
Notes
- Runs 4 days in a week for every direction.
References
- "14115/Dr. Ambedkar Nagar - Prayagraj Express". India Rail Info.
- "14116/Prayagraj - Dr. Ambedkar Nagar Express". India Rail Info.
- "खजुराहो से इंदौर के लिए अब सीधी ट्रेन यहां देखें पूरा टाइम टेबल". Patrika (in Hindi).
- "रेल यात्रियों के लिए आई खुशखबरी, इन मार्गों पर मिलेगी बड़ी राहत". Patrika (in Hindi).