Salasar Express

The 22421 /22 Salasar Express (सालासर एक्सप्रेस) is a Superfast express train belonging to Indian Railways – North Western Railway zone that runs between Delhi Sarai Rohilla and Bhagat Ki Kothi in India.

Salasar Express
सालासर एक्सप्रेस
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
Current operator(s)North Western Railways
Route
StartBhagat Ki Kothi(BGKT)
Stops19
EndDelhi Sarai Rohilla(DEE)
Distance travelled623 km (387 mi)
Average journey time11 hours 15 mins
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)22421 / 22422
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesYes
Observation facilitiesRSA with 12457/12458 Delhi Sarai Rohilla - Bikaner Superfast Express
Technical
Rolling stockStandard ICF Coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed110 km/h (68 mph) maximum,
57 km/h (35 mph), average including halts

It operates as train number 22421 from Delhi Sarai Rohilla to Bhagat Ki Kothi and as train number 22422 in the reverse direction serving the states of Rajasthan, Haryana and Delhi.[1]

Change of train number
  1. 14705->22421
  2. 14706->22422

Coaches

The 22421 / 22 Salasar Express has 1 First Class AC Coach, 1 AC 2 tier, 3 AC 3 tier, 7 Sleeper Class, 6 General Unreserved & 2 SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) Coaches. It does not carry a Pantry car coach.

As is customary with most train services in India, Coach Composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Service

The 22421 Delhi Sarai Rohilla – Bhagat Ki Kothi Salasar Express covers the distance of 623 km (387 mi) in 11 hours 15 mins (55 km/hr) & in 11 hours 15 mins as 22422 Bhagat Ki Kothi – Delhi Sarai Rohilla Salasar Express (55 km/hr).

As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routeing

The 22421 / 22 Salasar Express runs from Delhi Sarai Rohilla via Rewari, Loharu, Ratangarh, Merta Road to Bhagat Ki Kothi.

Traction

As large sections of the route are yet to be fully electrified, a Bhagat Ki Kothi based WDP 4 / WDP 4B / WDP 4D locomotive powers the train for its entire journey.

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See also

References
  1. , bhaskar.com, 4 August 2016
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