Yesvantpur–Barmer AC Express

The 14806 / 05 Barmer Yesvantpur AC Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways - North Western Railway zone that runs between Barmer & Yesvantpur Junction in India.

Yeshvantapur Barmer AC Express
Overview
Service typeExpress, AC Express
First service5 May 2014
Current operator(s)North Western Railways
Route
StartBarmer
Stops37
EndYeshvantapur Junction
Distance travelled2,251 km (1,399 mi)
Average journey time53 hours 30 mins as 14805 Yeshvantapur Barmer AC Express, 50 hours 15 mins as 14806 Barmer Yeshvantapur AC Express
Service frequency14805 Yeshvantapur Barmer AC Express – Monday, 14806 Barmer Yeshvantapur AC Express - Friday.
On-board services
Class(es)AC 1st Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesPantry car attached
Observation facilitiesPreviously ran as 19405 / 06 Ahmedabad Yeshvantapur AC Express.
Technical
Rolling stockStandard Indian Railway Old ICF Rajdhani Express coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed140 km/h (87 mph) maximum
43.44 km/h (27 mph) including halts.
Route map

It operates as train number 14806 from Barmer to Yesvantpur Junction and as train number 14805 in the reverse direction serving the states of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra & Karnataka.

It initially ran to / from Ahmedabad Junction being subsequently extended to Barmer.

The train before have ICF rakes that have converted into LHB rakes. The LHB rakes are more secure than ICT rakes in safety manners.

Coaches

The 14806 / 05 Barmer Yesvantpur AC Express has 1 AC 1st Class, 4 AC 2 tier, 9 AC 3 tier & 2 End on Generator Coaches. In addition, it also carries a Pantry car coach.

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

Service

The 14806 Barmer Yesvantpur AC Express covers the distance of 2,251 km (1,399 mi) in 50 hours 15 mins averaging 44.80 km/h (28 mph) & in 53 hours 30 mins as 14805 Yesvantpur Barmer AC Express averaging 42.07 km/h (26 mph).

As the average speed of the train is below 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railway rules, its fare does not include a Superfast surcharge.

Routeing

The 14806 / 05 Barmer Yesvantpur AC Express runs from Barmer via Samdari Junction, Bhildi Junction, Palanpur Junction, Ahmedabad Junction, Vadodara Junction, Surat, Vasai Road, Kalyan Junction, Lonavala, Pune Junction, Solapur Junction, Hubli Junction, Tumakuru, to Yesvantpur Junction.

It reverses direction of travel 5 times during its journey at Samdari Junction, Bhildi Junction, Palanpur Junction, Gadag Junction and Hubli Junction.

Traction

As the route is yet to be fully electrified, a Vatva or Abu Road based WDM 3A locomotive hauls the train from Barmer up to Ahmedabad Junction handing over to a Vadodara based WAP 5 until Pune Junction following which a Pune based WDM 3A or WDP4D powers the train for the remainder of the journey.

Before February 2014, when the Central Line section was under 1500 V DC traction, it was hauled by a Kalyan based WCAM 2/2P dual traction locomotive between Vadodara Junction and Pune Junction.

Operation

14806 Barmer Yeshvantapur AC Express runs from Barmer every Friday reaching Yeshvantapur Junction on the 3rd day.

14805 Yeshvantapur Barmer AC Express runs from Yeshvantapur Junction every Monday reaching Barmer on the 3rd day.

References
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    • "IRCTC Online Passenger Reservation System". irctc.co.in. Retrieved 5 April 2014.
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