Indore–Jaipur Superfast Express
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| Locale | Madhya Pradesh, & Rajasthan |
| First service | 5 August 1997 |
| Current operator(s) | North Western Railways |
| Route | |
| Termini | Indore Junction (INDB) Jaipur Junction (JP) |
| Stops | 7 |
| Distance travelled | 600 km (373 mi) |
| Average journey time | 9 hours 55 minutes |
| Service frequency | Bi-weekly |
| Train number(s) | 12973 / 12974 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC First Class, AC II Tier, AC III Tier, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | No |
| Auto-rack arrangements | Available |
| Catering facilities | Available |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Baggage facilities | Available |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 60 km/h (37 mph) average with halts |
The 12973 / 12974 Indore–Jaipur Superfast Express is a Superfast train which runs between Indore Junction and Jaipur Junction. It is currently being operated with 12973/12974 train numbers on bi-weekly basis.
Coach composition
[edit]The train consists of 21 coaches:
- 1 AC First Class
- 2 AC II Tier
- 4 AC III Tier
- 8 Sleeper Class
- 4 General Unreserved
- 2 End On Generator
Service
[edit]12973/Indore–Jaipur Superfast Express has an average speed of 61 km/h and covers 600 km in 9 hrs 55 mins.[1][2]
12974/Jaipur–Indore Superfast Express has an average speed of 60 km/h and covers 600 km in 10 hrs 05 mins.[3]
Route and halts
[edit]The important halts of the train are :
- Indore Junction
- Dewas Junction
- Ujjain Junction
- Nagda Junction
- Ramganj Mandi Junction
- Kota Junction
- Sawai Madhopur Junction
- Durgapura
- Jaipur Junction
Schedule
[edit]| Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Departure day | Arrival station | Arrival time | Arrival day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12973 | INDB | Indore Junction | 22:25 PM | Mon,Sat | Jaipur Junction | 08:20 AM | Sun,Tue |
| 12974 | JP | Jaipur Junction | 21:05 PM | Sun,Fri | Indore Junction | 07:10 AM | Mon,Sat |
Traction
[edit]Both trains are hauled by a Vadodara Locomotive Shed-based WAP-5 or WAP-4E electric locomotive between Indore Junction and Sawai Madhopur Junction. After Sawai Madhopur Junction, both trains are hauled by a Bhagat Ki Kothi Diesel Loco Shed-based WDP-4D or WDP-4B or WDP-4 up to Jaipur Junction and vice versa.
References
[edit]- ^ "12973/Indore - Jaipur SF Express". India Rail Info.
- ^ "SOME MORE WR TRAINS CANCELLED / DIVERTED / SHORT TERMINATED DUE TO GUJJAR AGITATION". Western Railway.
- ^ "12974/Jaipur - Indore SF Express". India Rail Info.