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High Speed Action : BGKT WDP-4D #40095 with Legendary Ashram Express - Indian Railways

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Channel: Anubhav Kashyap · 2017 · People & Blogs

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Bhagat Ki Kothi[BGKT] WDP-4D #40095 with Ahmedabad-Old Delhi Ashram Express Xings with 15014/Kathgodam Jaisalmer Ranikhet Express after Harsauli,NWR !!

About the Train: 
The 12915/12916Ashram Express is a superfast express train that runs between Ahmedabad Junction and Old Delhi in India. It is a daily service. It operates as train number 12915 from Ahmedabad Junction to Old Delhi and as train number 12916 in the reverse direction.The train's route runs on a broad gauge section converted from metre gauge in the 1990s. During the metre gauge era, this train ran as the 505/506 Ashram Express.
Coaches :: The 12915/12916Ashram Express presently has 1AC 1st Class cum AC 2 tier, 1 AC 2 tier, 3 AC 3 tier,13 Sleeper Class & 6 General Unreserved coaches. As with most train services in India, Coach Composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service :: The 12915 Ashram Express covers the distance of 951 kilometers in 15 hours 40 mins (59.62 km/hr)& 951 kilometers in 16 hours 20 mins as 12916Ashram Express(57.12 km/hr).As its average speed in both directions is above 55 km/hr as per Indian Railway rules, its fare has a Superfast surcharge. In addition, it gets priority over local (commuter) trains, standard express, passenger trains and most freight trains.
Traction :: As over 80% of its route is single line & has yet tobe electrified, it usually gets an EMD Locomotive WDP-4/4B/4D from Bhagat Ki Kothi [BGKT] shed.
Timetable :: 12915 Ashram Express leaves Ahmedabad Junction every day at 18:30 hrs IST and reache sOld Delhiat 10:10 hrs IST the next day.
12916 Ashram Express leaves Old Delhi every day at 15:20 hrs IST and reaches Ahmedabad Junction at 07:40 hrs IST the next day.

About The Locomotive : WDP4D
• Dual Cab longer than WDP4B
V16 2-Stroke Turbo Diesel GM-EMD 16-710 Rated 
Power Output: 4500 hp @ 900 RPM
Production Period: 2010 to Present
Top Rated Speed: 130 kph
Number Produced: 245+Wheel 
Arrangement: Co-CoTop (Rated) 
Speed: 130 kph
Axle Load: 20.5t, 
Tractive Effort:39.5t

The WDP4B with its tweaked GM engine got a facelift with the WDP4D. After numerous complaints from loco pilots, engineers, media and the general public who refused to allow trains with WDP4s to operate in LHF mode, IR finally realized that it would be a good idea to add another cab to the EMD. The WDP4D was the result where D stands for “Dual Cab” and not for horsepower. These are long, very looooong locos which apart from the extra cab share all features with the WDP4B. The extra cab is a bit wider than the other one and looks slightly ungainly but is more efficient, easier to operate and better looking, besides being more safer, faster and comfortable for the poor loco pilots. It was only the second dual-cab diesel locomotive after the WDP3A. Some of the newer locos also have air-conditioning and toilets built in as standard features and also have one of the cabs lo0king a bit odd (flat). They all were initially housed at Tughlakabad, but are now also seen at Siliguri and Golden Rock sheds and as far south as Ernakulam. Very powerful with a starting TE of 39500 kg.

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Taken Onboard Ranikhet Express
Camera: Nikon Coolpix B500

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