Yesvantpur–Barmer AC Express
| Overview | |||||
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| Service type | Express, AC Express | ||||
| First service | 5 May 2014 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | North Western Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini |
Barmer Yesvantpur Junction |
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| Stops | 37 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 2,251 km (1,399 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 53 hours 30 mins as 14805 Yesvantpur–Barmer AC Express, 50 hours 15 mins as 14806 Barmer–Yesvantpur AC Express | ||||
| Service frequency | 14805 Yesvantpur–Barmer AC Express – Monday, 14806 Barmer–Yesvantpur AC Express – Friday. | ||||
| Train number(s) | 14805 / 14806 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC 1st class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | Pantry car attached | ||||
| Observation facilities | Previously ran as 19405 / 06 Ahmedabad Junction–Yesvantpur AC Express. | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | Standard Indian Railways LHB coach | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 140 km/h (87 mph) maximum 43.44 km/h (27 mph) including halts. |
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The 14806 / 05 Barmer–Yesvantpur AC Express is an AC Express train belonging to Indian Railways – North Western Railway zone that runs between Barmer & Yesvantpur Junction in India.
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 had ICF rakes of Rajdhani Express that have converted into LHB rakes. The LHB rakes are more secure than ICF rakes in safety manners.
Coaches
The 14806 / 05 Barmer–Yesvantpur AC Express has 1 AC 1st Class, 3 AC 2 tier, 13 AC 3 tier & 2 End on Generator Coaches. In addition, it also carries a pantry car.
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 Railways 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, Hubli Junction, Davanagere,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 undergoing electrification, an Vadodara-based WAP-5 hauls the train from Barmer to Pune Junction following which a Hubballi-based WDP-4D 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–Yesvantpur AC Express runs from Barmer every Friday reaching Yesvantpur Junction on the 3rd day.
- 14805 Yesvantpur–Barmer AC Express runs from Yesvantpur Junction every Monday reaching Barmer on the 3rd day.