Mandore Express
Train in India
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The 22995 / 22996 Mandore Express is a superfast express train on India's broad-gauge network, connecting Jodhpur (code: JU) and Old Delhi (code: DLI), a distance of approximately 619 km. The train runs on Indian Railways broad-gauge line.[1] The train gets a WDP-4 EMD locomotive and has a top speed of 110 km/h. The train has sleeper class, ac 3 tier, ac 2 tier and ac first class of accommodation. The train is named after the historic town of Mandore, which is located near Jodhpur.
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| Locale | Delhi, Haryana & Rajasthan |
| First service | 2 April 1983 |
| Current operator | Western Railway |
| Route | |
| Termini | Old Delhi (DLI) Jodhpur (JU) |
| Stops | 16 |
| Distance travelled | 618.2 km (384 mi) |
| Average journey time | 10 hours 40 minutes |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number | 22995 / 22996 |
| On-board services | |
| Classes | AC First Class, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | On-board catering, E-catering |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Baggage facilities | Available |
| Other facilities | Below the seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 58 km/h (36 mph) average including halts. |
Total Travel time is 10 hrs and 40 min and distance is 308 km on an avg speed of 58 km/h (36 mph) having Max permissible speed of 130 km/h (81 mph) between Old Delhi and Jaipur Junction
History
When introduced in 1983, the train used to run on Meter Gauge Delhi Junction–Ahmedabad Junction Mainline between Old Delhi & Phulera Junction and Meter Gauge Phulera Junction - Jodhpur branch line. Covering the distance in 13 hrs 00 mins running at 47.55 km/h (30 mph) and was the 3rd fastest train in the route. The train used to share rake with the MG Suryanagri Express in MG era. This was changed in BG era & now Ashram Express shares rake with this train.
Importance
In 1986, on a trip back from Jaipur to Delhi, both esteemed film directors Satyajit Ray & Subhash Ghai travelled together in this very train. Subhash Ghai was travelling to Dehradun to visit another legend, writer & novelist Ruskin Bond after finishing a movie shoot in Jaipur. Satyajit Ray was going back to Kolkata(then Calcutta) after meeting with Jaipur Royal Family as their guest. [2]
Rake sharing
The train shares its rake with 12915 / 12916 Ashram Express.
Route & Halts
The train runs from Old Delhi via Delhi Cantonment, Palam, Gurgaon, Rewari, Alwar, Bandikui Junction, Dausa, Jaipur Junction, Phulera Junction, Kuchaman City, Makrana Junction, Degana Junction, Merta Road Junction, Gotan to Jodhpur.
Traction
It is hauled by a Bhagat Ki Kothi Loco Shed-based WDP-4 / WDP-4B / WDP-4D diesel locomotive on its entire journey. To get Bhagat Ki Kothi Loco Shed WAP-4 electric locomotive soon as electrification is nearly complete.