Abohar–Jodhpur–Bathinda Passenger

Abohar-Jodhpur-Bathinda Passenger
Overview
LocalePunjab, Rajasthan
Route
TerminiAbohar Junction (ABS)
Jodhpur Junction (JU), Bathinda Junction (BTI)
Stops21 as 14721, 25 as 14722
On-board services
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesE-catering
Observation facilitiesNo
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Technical
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed42 km/h (26 mph) as 14721, 45 km/h (28 mph)

Abohar-Jodhpur-Bathinda Express is an express train from the Indian Railways connecting Abohar Junction in Punjab to Jodhpur Junction of Rajasthan. While returning from Jodhpur Junction the train terminates to Bathinda Junction. It is currently being operated with 14721/14722 train numbers on a daily basis. [1][2]

Service

The 14721 JodhpurJunction-Bathinda Junction Express has an average speed of 42 km/h and covers 600 km in 14 hours 10 minutes. The 14722 Abohar Junction-Jodhpur Junction Passenger has an average speed of 45 km/h and 673 km in 15 hours.

Route and halts

Coach composition

The train consists of 11 coaches:

  • 2 Sleeper Coaches
  • 6 General Coaches
  • 2 Second-class Luggage/parcel vans
  • 1 Luggage carrying Coach

Traction

Both trains are hauled by an Abu Road-based WDM-3A locomotive from Abohar Junction to Jodhpur Junction and Jodhpur Junction to Bathinda Junction.

Notes

References

  1. ^ The shocking tale of India's 'Cancer Train'
  2. ^ 12 passengers injured as passenger train derails, Rajasthan


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