The 22421 / 22422 Salasar Superfast Express is a
Superfast Express
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train belonging to
Indian Railways
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North Western Railway zone
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that runs between and 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
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,
Haryana
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and Delhi.
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Change of train number
# 14705 > 22421
# 14706 > 22422
Coaches
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
A dining car (American English) or a restaurant car (British English), also a diner, is a passenger railroad car that serves meals in the manner of a full-service, sit-down restaurant.
These cars provide the highest level of service of any rai ...
.
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 Salasar Superfast Express covers the distance of 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 , as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routeing
The 22421 / 22422 Salasar Superfast Express runs from Delhi Sarai Rohilla via , , , , , , , , , to Jodhpur.
Traction
As large sections of the route are yet to be fully electrified, a Bhagat Ki Kothi Loco Shed-based WDP-4D
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diesel locomotive powers the train for its entire journey.
See also
* Delhi Sarai Rohilla railway station
Delhi Sarai Rohilla (station code: DEE) is a railway station on the Indian Railways network, located 4 kilometres east of the Delhi Junction railway station. Managed by the Delhi Division of the Northern Railway, it serves as a stop for tra ...
* Bhagat Ki Kothi railway station
Bhagat Ki Kothi railway station is a railway station on the North Western Railways network in the state of Rajasthan. It is located approximately 3 km from .
History
The station is the point of origin of the Thar Express train servic ...
* Rajasthan Sampark Kranti Express
* Mandore Express
* Delhi Sarai Rohilla–Bikaner Superfast Express
References
External links
22421 Salasar Express
at India Rail Info
22422 Salasar Express
at India Rail Info
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Transport in Delhi
Transport in Jodhpur
Express trains in India
Rail transport in Rajasthan
Rail transport in Haryana
Rail transport in Delhi
Named passenger trains of India