Jodhpur–Sabarmati (Ahmedabad) Vande Bharat Express

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Jodhpur - Sabarmati (Ahmedabad)
Vande Bharat Express
Overview
Service type Vande Bharat Express
Locale Rajasthan and Gujarat
First service7 July 2023 (7 July 2023) (Inaugural run)
9 July 2023;11 months ago (9 July 2023) (Commercial run)
Current operator(s) North Western Railways (NWR)
Route
Termini Jodhpur (JU)
Sabarmati Junction (SBIB)
Stops5
Distance travelled449 km (279 mi)
Average journey time06 hrs 10 mins
Service frequencySix days a week [lower-alpha 1]
Train number(s)12461 / 12462
Line(s) used Jodhpur - Marwar line
Marwar - Sabarmati line
On-board services
Class(es) AC Chair Car, AC Executive Chair Car
Seating arrangements
  • Airline style
  • Rotatable seats
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering
Observation facilitiesLarge windows in all coaches
Entertainment facilities
Baggage facilitiesOverhead racks
Other facilities Kavach
Technical
Rolling stock Mini Vande Bharat 2.0 [ broken anchor ]
Track gauge Indian gauge
1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) broad gauge
Electrification 25 kV 50 Hz AC Overhead line
Operating speed73 km/h (45 mph) (Avg.)
Average length192 metres (630 ft) (08 coaches)
Track owner(s) Indian Railways
Rake maintenance(TBC)

The 12461/12462 Jodhpur - Sabarmati (Ahmedabad) Vande Bharat Express is India's 24th Vande Bharat Express train, connecting the city of Jodhpur in Rajasthan with Sabarmati in Gujarat. [1] The train was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi via video conference from Gorakhpur Junction on 7 July 2023. [2] [3]

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Overview

This train is operated by Indian Railways, connecting Jodhpur, Pali Marwar, Falna, Abu Road, Palanpur Jn, Mahesana Jn and Sabarmati Jn. It is currently operated with train numbers 12461/12462 on 6 days a week basis. [4]

Rakes

It is the twenty-second 2nd Generation and tenth Mini Vande Bharat 2.0 Express train [ broken anchor ] which was designed and manufactured by the Integral Coach Factory at Perambur, Chennai under the Make in India Initiative. [5]

Service

The 12461/12462 Jodhpur - Sabarmati (Ahmedabad) Vande Bharat Express will operate 6 days a week, covering a distance of 449 km (279 mi) in a travel time of 6 hrs with an average speed of 75 km/h (47 mph). The Maximum Permissible Speed is 130 km/h (81 mph).

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ Except Tuesdays

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References

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  2. ↑ "Rajasthan: 7 जुलाई को पीएम मोदी राजस्थान को देंगे दूसरी वंदे भारत, जोधपुर से साबरमती के बीच चलेगी ट्रेन". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). Retrieved 3 July 2023.
  3. ↑ "Live: PM Modi flags off Ahmedabad (Sabarmati) – Jodhpur Vande Bharat Express". DeshGujarat. 7 July 2023. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
  4. ↑ "PM Modi To Flag Off Jodhpur-Sabarmati Vande Bharat Express On July 7: Check Details". Zee News. Retrieved 5 July 2023.
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