Akal Takhat Exp 12318 Train Schedule

AKAL TAKHAT EXP (12318) runs from Amritsar to Ultadanga Road. It departs from Amritsar Jn station (ASR) at 05:55 from platform 3 and arrives at Ultadanga Road station (ULR) at 07:33. AKAL TAKHAT EXP takes 24 hrs to cover the distance of 1897 km between Amritsar and Ultadanga Road. It is a superfast train. The average speed of this train is 79.04166666666667 kmph. It has classes First AC (1A), Second AC (2A), Third AC (3A), Third Economy (3E) and Sleeper (SL). This train runs on Tuesday and Friday. Final chart for AKAL TAKHAT EXP is prepared at Amritsar usually 3-4 hours before train departure time.

AKAL TAKHAT EXP runs with an LHB Rake and has a total of 22 coaches. It has 1 first ac cum second ac coach, 1 second ac coach, 6 third ac coaches, 6 sleeper coaches and 4 second seating unreserved coaches. The full coach composition is:

Engine--EOG--HA1--A1--B6--B5--B4--B3--B2--B1--M2--M1--S6--S5--S4--S3--S2--S1--GS--GS--GS--GS--EOG

Amritsar is the holy city located in the Majha region of the Indian state of Punjab. The city is situated 456 km north-west of Delhi, the national capital. This city shares the border (Wagah Border) with Pakistan. Pakistan's closest city to Amritsar is Lahore. It is the spiritual and cultural centre for the Sikh religion. Amritsar is famous for Golden temple also known as Harmandir Sahib. This important Sikh shrine attracts 100,000 visitors on weekdays. Amritsar is a food rich city. Amritsar is synonymous with Kulchas, the maida bread baked in a tandoor. Located beside the Golden Temple and the Wagah Border, the All India Famous Kulcha (yeah that's the name!) is a must-visit place to have the butter drenched, potato and cauliflower stuffed kulcha. Another famous foodie joint in the city is Kesar Da Dhaba which is located at Chowk Passian, a 10-minute walk from the Golden Temple. It is nothing short of an epicure's paradise. They serve the best maa ki daal, delicious lachcha paratha, palak paneer and the smoky baigan bharta. The city lies on the Grand Trunk Road which connects Delhi to Amritsar till Lahore in Pakistan. Amritsar also has an International Airport named Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport. Amritsar railway station is the main terminus. The Samjhauta Express runs from Delhi through Amritsar to Lahore in Pakistan.