Jaipur–Lucknow Express

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Jaipur–Lucknow Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service04 February 2014
Current operator(s)North Western Railways
Route
StartJaipur Junction
Stops16
EndLucknow Junction
Distance travelled674 km (419 mi)
Average journey time16 hours 28 mins
Service frequencyWeekly
Train number(s)19715 / 19716
On-board services
Class(es)AC 1 Tier, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper, General
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesNo pantry car attached
Technical
Rolling stockICF coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed140 km/h (87 mph) maximum,
50 km/h (31 mph), including halts

Jaipur–Lucknow Express is an Express train belonging to North Western Railway zone of Indian Railways that run between Jaipur Junction and Lucknow Junction in India.[1]

Background[]

This train was inaugurated on 4 February 2014 and became the direct train running between the two-state capitals of India and also it becomes the 13th train of Jaipur and Lucknow corridor.[2]

Service[]

The frequency of this train is weekly, it covers the distance of 674 km with an average speed of 50 km/hr.[3]

Routes[]

This train passes through Bandikui Junction, Bharatpur Junction, Achhnera Junction, Mathura Junction, Kasganj Junction & Kanpur Central on both sides.

Traction[]

As this route is partly-electrified, a WDP-4 based loco pulls the train to its destination on both sides.[4]

External links[]

References[]

  1. ^ North Western Railways, Retrieved 22 November 2019.
  2. ^ timesofindia.indiatimes.com, Retrieved 22 November 2019.
  3. ^ North Western Railways, Retrieved 22 November 2019
  4. ^ North Western Railways, Retrieved 22 November 2019
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