Jaipur–Bandra Terminus Superfast Express
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| Locale | Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra |
| Current operator(s) | North Western Railways |
| Route | |
| Termini | Jaipur Junction (JP) Bandra Terminus (BDTS) |
| Stops | 15 |
| Distance travelled | 1,148 km (713 mi) |
| Average journey time | 18 hours 15 minutes |
| Service frequency | Tri-weekly |
| Train number(s) | 12979 / 12980 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 1 cum AC 2 tier, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | On-board Catering E-Catering |
| Observation facilities | No Rake sharing |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | Standard Indian Railway coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 110 km/h (68 mph) maximum 62.19 km/h (39 mph), including halts |
The 12979/12980 Jaipur - Bandra Terminus Superfast Express is a superfast express train belonging to Indian Railways that runs between Jaipur Junction and Bandra Terminus in India.
It operates as train number 12980 from Jaipur Junction to Bandra Terminus and as train number 12979 in the reverse direction. It is currently being operated with 12979/12980 train numbers on tri-weekly basis.[1][2]
Coaches
The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consist of 24 coaches :
- 1 AC I cum AC II Tier
- 2 AC II Tier
- 4 AC III Tier
- 11 Sleeper Coaches
- 4 General Unreserved
- 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
The 12980 Jaipur - Bandra Terminus Superfast Express covers the distance of 1148 kilometres in 17 hours 55 mins (64.07 km/hr) & in 18 hours 30 mins (62.19 km/hr) as 12979 Bandra Terminus - Jaipur Superfast Express.
As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/hr, as per Indian Railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
- Jaipur Junction
- Durgapura
- Sawai Madhopur Junction
- Kota Junction
- Nagda Junction
- Ratlam Junction
- Meghnagar
- Dahod
- Godhra Junction
- Vadodara Junction
- Surat
- Valsad
- Vapi
- Palghar
- Borivali
- Andheri
- Bandra Terminus
Schedule
| Train Number | Station Code | Departure Station | Departure Time | Departure Day | Arrival Station | Arrival Time | Arrival Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12979 | BDTS | Bandra Terminus | 16:15 PM | Tue,Thu,Sat | Jaipur Junction | 10:45 AM | Sun,Wed,Fri |
| 12980 | JP | Jaipur Junction | 20:25 PM | Mon,Wed,Fri | Bandra Terminus | 14:20 PM | Tue,Thu,Sat |
Direction Reversal
Train reverses direction one time at Sawai Madhopur Junction.
Traction
An Abu Road based WDM 3A or Bhagat Ki Kothi based WDP 4 hauls the train between Jaipur Junction & Sawai Madhopur Junction.
Prior to Western Railways switching to AC traction, it would get a Vadodara based WAP 4E or locomotive until Valsad after which a WCAM 1 would take over until Bandra Terminus.
Western Railways completed DC Electric Conversion to AC on 5 February 2012 & it is now regularly hauled by a Vadodara based WAP 4E or WAP 5 locomotive from Sawai Madhopur Junction until Bandra Terminus.
References
- ^ "12979/Bandra Terminus - Jaipur Superfast Express". India Rail Info.
- ^ "12980/Jaipur - Bandra Terminus Superfast Express". India Rail Info.
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