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Ranthambore Express

Train in India

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The 12465 / 12466 Ranthambhore Express is a superfast express train service which runs between Indore Junction railway station in Indore, the largest city and the commercial hub of the central Indian state Madhya Pradesh, and Bhagat Ki Kothi railway station, Jodhpur, a major city in Rajasthan, India. It is operated with 12465/12466 train numbers on a daily basis.

01Coach composition

The train consists of 17 coaches:

  • 1 AC Chair Car
  • 3 AC III Tier
  • 2 Sleeper coaches
  • 3 2nd Seating
  • 6 General Unreserved
  • 2 End-On Generator

02Service

  • 12465 Ranthambhore Express has an average speed of 56 km/h and covers 914 km in 16 hrs 20 mins.
  • 12466 Ranthambhore Express has an average speed of 56 km/h and covers 914 km in 16 hrs 20 mins.

03Route and halts

04Schedule

Train numberStation codeDeparture stationDeparture timeDeparture dayArrival stationArrival timeArrival day
12465INDBIndore Junction06:00 AMDailyBhagat Ki Kothi22:35 PMDaily
12466BGKTBhagat Ki Kothi05:00 AMDailyIndore Junction22:25 PMDaily

05Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 14801/14802 Jodhpur-Indore Express.

06Direction reversals

The train reverses its direction twice at:

07Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Bhagat Ki Kothi Loco Shed or Vadodara Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Indore to Bhagat Ki Kothi and vice versa.

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