The 14853 / 54 / 63 / 64 / 65 / 66 Jodhpur–Varanasi Junction Marudhar Express is an

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that runs between & in India. It operates as train number 14854 / 64 / 66 from Jodhpur Junction to Varanasi Junction and as train number 14853 / 63 / 65 in the reverse direction, serving the states of

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. It is the fastest train between Jaipur and Lucknow and one of the most important train of NWR. The word Marudhar translates as Master of Air.

Coaches

The 14853 / 54 / 63 / 64 / 65 / 66 Jodhpur–Varanasi Junction Marudhar Express has 2 AC 2 tier, 3 AC 3 tier, 12 Sleeper class, 4 General Unreserved & 2 SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) coaches hence total 23 coaches. It does not carry a

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

Service

* 14854 Jodhpur–Varanasi Junction Marudhar Express covers the distance of in 24 hours 45 mins (48.61 km/h). * 14853 Varanasi Junction–Jodhpur Marudhar Express covers the distance of in 24 hours 30 mins (49.10 km/h). * 14864 Jodhpur–Varanasi Junction Marudhar Express covers the distance of in 22 hours 50 mins (50.85 km/h). * 14863 Varanasi Junction-Jodhpur Marudhar Express covers the distance of in 23 hours 35 mins (49.31 km/h). * 14866 Jodhpur–Varanasi Junction Marudhar Express covers the distance of in 23 hours 45 mins (49.64 km/h). * 14865 Varanasi Junction-Jodhpur Marudhar Express covers the distance of in 23 hours 35 mins (50.08 km/h). As the average speed of the train is below , as per Indian Railways rules, its fare does not include a Superfast surcharge.

Routeing

The 14853 / 54 / 63 / 64 / 65 / 66 Jodhpur–Varanasi Junction Marudhar Express runs from Jodhpur Junction via Degana Junction, , Bharatpur Junction, , , Lucknow NR, thereafter (14854 / 53) or Sultanpur (14864 / 63) or (14866 / 65) to Varanasi Junction.

Traction

The entire route is yet to be fully electrified. * 14854 / 53 / 66 / 65 Jodhpur–Varanasi Junction Marudhar Express via & – a

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locomotive hauls the train from Jodhpur Junction up to handing over to a

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locomotive until Lucknow NR following which a

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locomotive powers the train for the remainder of the journey. * 14864 / 63 Jodhpur–Varanasi Junction Marudhar Express via Sultanpur – a

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locomotive hauls the train from Jodhpur Junction up to handing over to a

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locomotive which powers the train for the remainder of the journey.

Operation

* 14854 Jodhpur–Varanasi Junction Marudhar Express via leaves Jodhpur Junction every Monday, Thursday & Saturday and reaches Varanasi Junction the next day. * 14853 Varanasi Junction–Jodhpur Marudhar Express via leaves Varanasi Junction every Monday, Wednesday & Saturday and reaches Jodhpur Junction the next day. * 14864 Jodhpur–Varanasi Junction Marudhar Express via Sultanpur leaves Jodhpur Junction every Tuesday, Friday & Sunday and reaches Varanasi Junction the next day. * 14863 Varanasi Junction–Jodhpur Marudhar Express via Sultanpur leaves Varanasi Junction every Tuesday, Friday & Sunday and reaches Jodhpur Junction the next day. * 14866 Jodhpur–Varanasi Junction Marudhar Express via leaves Jodhpur Junction every Wednesday and reaches Varanasi Junction the next day. * 14865 Varanasi Junction–Jodhpur Marudhar Express via leaves Varanasi Junction every Thursday and reaches Jodhpur Junction the next day.

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Traction

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