Delhi–Pathankot Superfast Express

Indian Express Super-Fast Train

Delhi–Pathankot Superfast Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
Current operator(s)Northern Railway zone
Route
TerminiDelhi Junction (DLI)
Pathankot Junction (PTK)
Stops13
Distance travelled554 km (344 mi)
Average journey time10h 5m
Service frequencySix [a]
Train number(s)22429/22430
On-board services
Class(es)AC Chair Car, Chair Car, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering
E-catering
Observation facilitiesLHB coach
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stock2
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed55 km/h (34 mph), including halts

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]

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

  1. ^ Runs six days in a week for every direction.

References

  1. ^ "Conversion of 14037/38 Delhi Pathankot Express into Superfast and change in Its TT from 3rd March"
  2. ^ 04-10-2016 Cancellation/Diversion /Short Termination/Short Origination of Trains due to Derailment of 11078JAMMU Tawi-Pune Jhelum Express Train
  3. ^ Agreement Signed Between Indian Railway Stations Development Corporation Limited (IRSDC) And Bansal Group For The Redevelopment And Modernization Of Habibganj Railway Station Agreement Signed Between Indian Railway Stations Development Corporation Limited (IRSDC) And Bansal Group For The Redevelopment And Modernization Of Habibganj Railway Station Agreement Signed Between Indian Railway Stations Development Corporation Limited (IRSDC) And Bansal Group For The Redevelopment And Modernization Of Habibganj Railway Station
  4. ^ Restoration of Trains
  • 22429/Delhi - Pathankot Superfast Express
  • 22430/Pathankot - Delhi Superfast Express
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