Valsad–Vadodara Intercity Superfast Express
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Overview | |||||
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Service type | Superfast Express | ||||
Locale | Gujarat | ||||
First service | 1 July 1992 | ||||
Current operator(s) | Western Railway | ||||
Route | |||||
Termini | Valsad (BL) Vadodara (BRC) | ||||
Stops | 11 | ||||
Distance travelled | 199 km (124 mi) | ||||
Average journey time | 03 hours 20 minutes | ||||
Service frequency | Daily | ||||
Train number(s) | 12929 / 12930 | ||||
On-board services | |||||
Class(es) | AC Chair Car, Second Seating, General Unreserved | ||||
Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
Sleeping arrangements | No | ||||
Auto-rack arrangements | Overhead racks | ||||
Catering facilities | No | ||||
Observation facilities | Large windows | ||||
Other facilities | Below the seats | ||||
Technical | |||||
Rolling stock | LHB coach | ||||
Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
Operating speed | 56 km/h (35 mph) average including halts | ||||
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The 12929 / 12930 Valsad–Vadodara Intercity Superfast Express is a Superfast Express train of the Indian Railways connecting Valsad and Vadodara of Gujarat. It is currently being operated with 12929/12930 train numbers on a daily basis.[1][2][3]
This train was previously running between Valsad and Vadodara Junction, but the train was extended up to Dahod by Ministry of Railways in 2011.[4][5] Currently, it is running upto Vadodara Junction.[6]
Coach composition
[edit]The train has standard rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 22 coaches:
- 2 Luggage cum Brake vans
- 2 AC Chair Car
- 10 Second Seating
- 8 General Unreserved
Service
[edit]- 12929/Valsad–Vadodara Intercity Superfast Express has an average speed of 60 km/h and covers 199 km in 3 hrs 20 mins.
- 12930/Vadodara–Valsad Intercity Superfast Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 199 km in 3 hrs 35 mins.
Route & halts
[edit]The important halts of the train are:
- Valsad
- Bilimora Junction
- Amalsad
- Navsari
- Maroli
- Surat
- Kim
- Kosamba Junction
- Ankleshwar Junction
- Bharuch Junction
- Palej
- Miyagam Karjan Junction
- Vadodara Junction
Schedule
[edit]Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Departure day | Arrival station | Arrival time | Arrival day |
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12929 | BL | Valsad | 07:15 AM | Daily | Vadodara | 10:35 AM | Daily |
12930 | BRC | Vadodara | 17:10 PM | Daily | Valsad | 20:45 PM | Daily |
Traction
[edit]Both trains are hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed based WAP-5 / WAP-7 locomotive from end to end.
Rake sharing
[edit]The train shares its rake with;
- 22959/22960 Vadodara–Jamnagar Intercity Superfast Express
- 20959/20960 Valsad–Vadnagar Intercity Superfast Express
External links
[edit]- 12929/Valsad - Vadodara Intercity Superfast Express India Rail Info
- 12930/Vadodara - Valsad Intercity Superfast Express India Rail Info
References
[edit]- ^ "The composition of the following trains will be changed w.e.f 1st October 2015".
- ^ CHANGE IN COMPOSITION OF 2 WR TRAINS
- ^ "सूरत / अजमेर-वलसाड में रेलवे लेगी मेगा ब्लॉक; 221 ट्रेनें आधा घंटे से ज्यादा लेट चलेंगी". Dainik Bhasker.
- ^ "WR Extends of Valsad–Vadodara Intercity Express upto Dahod". Western Railway.
- ^ "Several trains proposed in Railway Budget:2011". Times of India.
- ^ "Indian Railways announces 3 additional fully reserved special trains; Check timings, halts & other details". Financial Express.