Leelan Express
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Jaipur Junction (JP)
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 5 July 2007 |
| Current operator | North Western Railway |
| Route | |
| Termini | Jaisalmer (JSM) Jaipur Junction (JP) |
| Stops | 20 |
| Distance travelled | 698 km (434 mi) |
| Average journey time | 12 hours 40 minutes |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number | 12467 / 12468 |
| On-board services | |
| Classes | AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, Second Class seating, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | E-catering |
| Observation facilities | Rake sharing with 14703/14704 Jaisalmer–Lalgarh Express |
| Baggage facilities | Available |
| Other facilities | Below the seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | ICF coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 57 km/h (35 mph) average including halts. |
The 12467 / 12468 Leelan Express is an express train of the Indian Railways connecting Jaisalmer in Rajasthan and Jaipur Junction of Rajasthan. It is currently being operated with 12467/12468 train numbers on a daily basis.[1][2]
Although called the Leelan "Superfast" Express, the train in both directions (12467 and 12468) has an average speed of only 55 km/h and takes 12 hrs 40 mins to cover around 698 km.
Route & halts
The important halts of the train are:
Coach composition
The train has standard ICF rakes with a maximum speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 22 coaches:
- 1 AC III Tier
- 1 Sleeper class
- 2 Second sitting
- 6 general
- 2 second-class luggage/parcel van
Traction
Both trains are hauled by an Abu Road Diesel Loco Shed-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive from Jaisalmer to Jaipur Junction, and vice versa.
Now no reversal as it halts at new station of Merta Road i.e., Merta Road Bypass
Rake sharing
The train shares its rake with 14703/14704 Jaisalmer–Lalgarh Express.
