Indian Express Super-Fast Train
Delhi–Pathankot Superfast Express Service type Express Current operator(s) Northern Railway zone Termini Delhi Junction (DLI)Pathankot Junction (PTK)Stops 13 Distance travelled 554 km (344 mi) Average journey time 10h 5m Service frequency Six [ a] Train number(s) 22429/22430 Class(es) AC Chair Car, Chair Car, General Unreserved Seating arrangements Yes Sleeping arrangements No Catering facilities On-board catering E-catering Observation facilities LHB coach Entertainment facilities No Baggage facilities No Other facilities Below the seats Rolling stock 2 Track gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in )Operating speed 55 km/h (34 mph), including halts
The Delhi–Pathankot Superfast Express is an Express train belonging to Northern Railway zone that runs between Old Delhi and Pathankot Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 22429/22430 train numbers on six days in a week basis.[ 1] [ 2] [ 3] [ 4]
Service
The 22429/Delhi–Pathankot Superfast Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 554 km in 10h 5m. The 22430/Pathankot–Delhi Superfast Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 554 km in 10h 5m.
Schedule
Train number
Station code
Departure station
Departure time
Departure days
Arrival station
Arrival time
Arrival days
22429
DLI
Old Delhi
8:25 AM
SUN MON TUE WED FRI SAT
Pathankot
6:30 PM
SUN MON TUE WED FRI SAT
22430
PTK
Pathankot
7:00 AM
SUN MON TUE WED THU SAT
Old Delhi
6:0 PM
SUN MON TUE WED THU SAT
Route and stops
The important stops of the train are:
Coach composition
The train used to run on old ICF coaches but now, has been converted into standard LHB rakes with a maximum speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 16 coaches:
1 AC Chair Car
10 Chair Car
3 General Unreserved
2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Ghaziabad Loco Shed -based WAP-5 electric locomotive from Old Delhi to Pathankot and in return also.
Direction reversal
The train reverses its direction once:
See also
Notes
^ Runs six days in a week for every direction.
References
External links
Railways in Northern India
National network/ trunk lines Branch lines/ sections Urban and suburban rail transport Heritage railways Monorails Defunct lines Manufacturing units and workshops Railway companies See also