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{{short description|Train in India}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Ajmer–Amritsar Express
| image=
| caption =
| type = [[Express trains in India|Express]]
| first = {{start date and age|2007}}
| last =
| operator = [[North Western Railway zone|North Western Railways]]
| ridership =
| start = {{stnlnk|Ajmer Junction}} '''(AII)'''
| stops = 29 as 19611/12 24 as 19613/14
| end = {{stnlnk|Amritsar Junction}} '''(ASR)'''
| distance = {{convert|1009|km|0|abbr=on}} as 19611/12 {{convert|849|km|0|abbr=on}} as 19613/14
| journeytime = 20 hours 40 mins as 19611/12 16 hours 30 mins as 19613/14
| frequency = Bi-weekly
| class = [[Indian Railways coaching stock|Sleeper]], [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC 1 Tier]], [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC 2 Tier]], [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC 3 Tier]], [[Indian Railways coaching stock|General]]
| seating = No
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering = E-Catering
| observation =
| entertainment =
| baggage = No
| otherfacilities = Below the seats
| stock = [[ICF coaches]]
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| el =
| trainnumber = 19611 / 19612 19613 / 19614
| speed = {{convert|50|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts as 19611/12 {{convert|52|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts as 19613/14
| map =
| map_state =
}}

The 19611/12 and 19613/14 '''Ajmer–Amritsar Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|express]] train belonging to [[North Western Railway zone]] of [[Indian Railways]] that run between {{stnlnk|Ajmer Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Amritsar Junction}} in India.<ref>[http://udaipurtimes.com/news/udaipur-soon-to-have-a-direct-train-to-amritsar/c74416-w2859-cid139761-s10698.htm udaipurtimes.com], Retrieved 22 November 2019</ref>

==Background==
This line was announced on the 2006-07 Rail budget, by [[Lalu Prasad Yadav]] (Former Minister of Railways) as a Jaipur–Amritsar Express with bi-weekly frequency of both sets, having numbers of 19771/72 (1st set) & 19781/82 (2nd set) with termination at {{stnlnk|Jaipur Junction}} & {{stnlnk|Amritsar Junction}}.<ref>[http://indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/finance_budget/Previous%20Budget%20Speeches/2006-07.pdf Rail Budget 2006-07], Retrieved 21 November 2019</ref> which it makes direct connectivity for state capital of Rajasthan & famous holy place of Punjab.<ref>[https://www.patrika.com/chittorgarh-news/in-which-meeting-did-the-mp-open-the-box-of-demands-5063456/ patrika.com], Retrieved 22 November 2019.</ref>

Both sets were run till 23 February 2013 and thereafter 24 February 2013 it was extended to Ajmer Junction after the approval of North Western Railway for the demand of people of direct connectivity of both holy places and also the number of trains was changed to 19611/12 (1st set) & 19613/14 (2nd set).<ref>[https://nwr.indianrailways.gov.in/uploads/files/1361536826538-pr%20200213-1.pdf North Western Railways], Retrieved 21 November 2019.</ref>

==Service==
The 1st set of this line covers the distance of 1008 km with an average speed of 50 km/h and 2nd set of this line covers a distance of 849 km with an average speed of 52 km/h.<ref>[https://nwr.indianrailways.gov.in/uploads/files/1405600966106-PR%20170714.pdf North Western Railways], Retrieved 22 November 2019.</ref>

==Routes & halts==

* Train number '''19611/12''' runs from {{rws|Ajmer Junction}} via {{stnlnk|Kishangarh}}, {{stnlnk|Phulera Junction}}, {{rws|Jaipur Junction}}, {{rws|Dausa}}, {{rws|Bandikui Junction}}, {{rws|Alwar}}, {{rws|Khairthal}}, {{rws|Rewari}}, {{rws|Bhiwani}}, {{rws|Hisar}}, {{rws|Sirsa}}, {{rws|Bathinda Junction}}, {{rws|Faridkot}}, {{rws|Firozpur Cantonment}}, {{rws|Moga}}, {{rws|Ludhiana}}, {{rws|Jalandhar City}}, {{rws|Beas Junction}} to {{rws|Amritsar Junction}}.

* Train number '''19613/14''' runs from {{rws|Ajmer Junction}} via {{rws|Kishangarh}}, {{rws|Phulera Junction}}, {{rws|Jaipur Junction}}, {{rws|Dausa}}, {{rws|Bandikui Junction}}, {{rws|Alwar}}, {{rws|Khairthal}}, {{rws|Rewari}}, {{rws|Bhiwani}}, {{rws|Hisar}}, {{rws|Jakhal Junction}}, {{rws|Sangrur}}, {{rws|Dhuri Junction}}, {{rws|Ludhiana}}, {{rws|Jalandhar City}}, {{rws|Beas Junction}} to {{rws|Amritsar Junction}}.

==Traction==
As this route of both sets is going to be electrification, an [[Diesel Loco Shed, Abu Road|Abu Road]]-based [[WDM-3A]] or {{stnlnk|Bhagat Ki Kothi}}-based [[WDP-4]] / [[WDP-4B]] / [[WDP-4D]] locomotive pulls the train to its destination on both sides.<ref>[https://www.jagran.com/punjab/jalandhar-city-neither-light-nor-water-in-ajmer-express-coach-suffered-12-hours-19534411.html jagran.com], Retrieved 22 November 2019</ref>

== Direction reversal==
* Train number 19611/12 reverses its direction once at; {{stnlnk|Firozpur Cantonment}}.
* Train number 19613/14 reverses its direction once at; {{stnlnk|Hisar Junction}}.

==External links==
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/61 19611 Ajmer–Amritsar Express via Firozpur]
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/amritsar-ajmer-express-via-firozpur-19612/775/344/280 19612 Amritsar–Ajmer Express via Firozpur]
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/21732 19613 Ajmer–Amritsar Express via Dhuri]
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/776 19614 Ajmer–Amritsar Express via Dhuri]

==References==
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[[Category:Rail transport in Rajasthan]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Haryana]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Punjab, India]]
[[Category:Express trains in India]]

Ajmer Amritsar Express - Revision history

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