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Salasar Superfast Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast Express
First service2 September 2009; 15 years ago (2009-09-02)
Current operator(s)North Western Railway
Route
TerminiJodhpur (JU)
Delhi Sarai Rohilla (DEE)
Stops19
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 facilitiesOn-board catering,
E-catering
Observation facilitiesRake sharing with 12457/12458 Delhi Sarai Rohilla–Bikaner Superfast Express
Baggage facilitiesAvailable
Technical
Rolling stockICF coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed110 km/h (68 mph) maximum,
57 km/h (35 mph) average including halts.

The 22421 / 22422 Salasar Superfast Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian RailwaysNorth 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

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  1. 14705 > 22421
  2. 14706 > 22422

Coaches

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The 22421 / 22 Salasar Superfast 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

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The 22421 Salasar Superfast 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 Salasar Superfast 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

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The 22421 / 22422 Salasar Superfast Express runs from Delhi Sarai Rohilla via Gurgaon, Rewari, Loharu Junction, Sadulpur Junction, Churu Junction, Ratangarh Junction, Sujangarh, Didwana, Degana Junction, Merta Road Junction to Jodhpur.

Traction

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

See also

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References

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  1. ^ [1], bhaskar.com, 4 August 2016
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