Classic route
Himsagar Express
Jammu → Kanyakumari · India
From the Himalayan foothills at Jammu to the very tip of India at Kanyakumari: about 3,785 km through a dozen states, one of the country’s longest single journeys.
How this line was checked
- Checked against OpenStreetMap: 88% of this line lies within 250 m of real track (median 9 m); the longest stretch away from it is 17 km
- The operator publishes this line's timetable: Indian Railways — a place to look it up, not a check of our drawing
- Wikipedia has an article for this line
Questions and answers
How long is the Himsagar Express?
The Himsagar Express runs 3,785 km from Jammu to Kanyakumari.
How long does the Himsagar Express take?
The fastest scheduled journey is 68 h for the 3,785 km. That is an average of 56 km/h end to end. The line's top service speed is 110 km/h.
Who runs the Himsagar Express?
Indian Railways, with ICF sleeper & AC coaches.
How old is the Himsagar Express?
The line has been in service since 1990. That is the year the atlas dates it from: for a modern brand running over an older railway, it is the railway's date, not the brand's.
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