Delhi–Pathankot Superfast Express
Indian Express Super-Fast Train
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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]
Pathankot Junction (PTK)
Delhi–Pathankot Superfast Express At Karnal railway station | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Current operator | Northern Railway zone |
| Route | |
| 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 | 22429/22430 |
| On-board services | |
| Classes | 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 |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 2 |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 55 km/h (34 mph), including halts |
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.
