Salasar Express
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast Express |
| Current operator(s) | North Western Railways |
| Route | |
| Termini | Jodhpur(JU) Delhi Sarai Rohilla(DEE) |
| Stops | 19 |
| Distance travelled | 623 km (387 mi) |
| Average journey time | 11 hours 15 mins |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 22421 / 22422 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | Yes |
| Observation facilities | RSA with 12457/12458 Delhi Sarai Rohilla–Bikaner Superfast Express |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | Standard ICF Coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 110 km/h (68 mph) maximum, 57 km/h (35 mph), average including halts |
The 22421 /22 Salasar Express 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.
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[edit]
- 14705->22421
- 14706->22422
Coaches[edit]
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.
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service[edit]
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/h) and in 11 hours 15 mins as 22422 Bhagat Ki Kothi–Delhi Sarai Rohilla Salasar Express (55 km/h).
As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routeing[edit]
The 22421 / 22 Salasar Express runs from Delhi Sarai Rohilla via Rewari, Loharu, Ratangarh, Merta Road to Bhagat Ki Kothi.
Traction[edit]
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.
See also[edit]
- Delhi Sarai Rohilla railway station
- Bhagat Ki Kothi railway station
- Rajasthan Sampark Kranti Express
- Mandore Express
- Delhi Sarai Rohilla–Bikaner Superfast Express
References[edit]
External links[edit]
- 22421 Salasar Express at India Rail Info
- 22422 Salasar Express at India Rail Info