Leelan Express

Leelan Express
Overview
Service type	Express
First service	5 July 2007; 19 years ago
Current operator	North Western Railway
Route
Termini	Jaisalmer (JSM); Jaipur Junction (JP)
Stops	20
Distance travelled	698 km (434 mi)
Average journey time	12 hours 40 minutes
Service frequency	Daily
Train number	12467 / 12468
On-board services
Classes	AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, Second Class seating, General Unreserved
Seating arrangements	Yes
Sleeping arrangements	Yes
Catering facilities	E-catering
Observation facilities	Rake sharing with 14703/14704 Jaisalmer–Lalgarh Express
Baggage facilities	Available
Other facilities	Below the seats
Technical
Rolling stock	ICF coach
Track gauge	1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed	57 km/h (35 mph) average including halts.

The 12467 / 12468 Leelan Express is an express train of the Indian Railways connecting Jaisalmer in Rajasthan and Jaipur Junction of Rajasthan. It is currently being operated with 12467/12468 train numbers on a daily basis.^[1]^[2]

Service

Although called the Leelan "Superfast" Express, the train in both directions (12467 and 12468) has an average speed of only 55 km/h and takes 12 hrs 40 mins to cover around 698 km.

Route & halts

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition

The train has standard ICF rakes with a maximum speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 22 coaches:

1 AC III Tier
1 Sleeper class
2 Second sitting
6 general
2 second-class luggage/parcel van

Traction

Both trains are hauled by an Abu Road Diesel Loco Shed-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive from Jaisalmer to Jaipur Junction, and vice versa.

Now no reversal as it halts at new station of Merta Road i.e., Merta Road Bypass

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 14703/14704 Jaisalmer–Lalgarh Express.

References

External links

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[1] Replacement of 01 Second Chair Car By 01 Third AC Coach

[2] Temporary Augmentation in 16 Trains

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