Mysuru–Ajmer Express

The 16209 / 16210 Mysuru–Ajmer Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways – South Western Railway zone that runs between Mysore Junction and Ajmer Junction in India.

It operates as train number 16209 from Ajmer Junction to Mysore Junction and as train number 16210 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat & Rajasthan.

Coach composition
The train has standard LHB with a max speed of 130 km/h. The train consists of 25 coaches:


 * 1 AC 1st Class
 * 3 AC 2 tier
 * 4 AC 3 tier
 * 12 Sleeper Class
 * 1 Pantry car
 * 2 Unreserved/General
 * 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

As with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Service
16209/ Ajmer–Mysore Express covers the distance of 2290 km in 48 hours 30 mins 47.22 km/h.

The 16210/ Mysore–Ajmer Express covers the distance of 2290 km in 47 hours 05 mins 48.64 km/h.

As the average speed of the train is below 55 km/h, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare does not include a Superfast surcharge.



Routeing
The 16209 / 16210 Mysore–Ajmer Express runs from Mysore Junction via Bangalore City Junction, Hubli Junction, Miraj Junction, Pune Junction, Kalyan, Vasai Road, Palghar, Surat, Vadodara Junction, Ahmedabad Junction, Palanpur, Abu Road, Falna, Marwar Junction to Ajmer Junction.

Rake sharing
The train shares its rake with 16217/16218 Mysore–Sainagar Shirdi Express.

Traction
As most of the route is yet to be electrified, a Hubli-based WDP-4D locomotive hauls the train for its entire journey.