Paschim Express

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Paschim Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
LocaleMaharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Delhi, Chandigarh & Punjab
First service24 December 1956; 67 years ago (1956-12-24)
Current operator(s)Western Railways
Route
TerminiMumbai Central (BDTS)
Amritsar Junction (ASR)
Stops40
Distance travelled1,821 km (1,132 mi)
Average journey time31 hours 10 minutes
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)12925 / 12926
On-board services
Class(es)AC 1st Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesAvailable
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed61 km/h (38 mph) average including halts
Route map

The 12925 / 12926 Paschim Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian Railways that runs between Bandra Terminus in Mumbai (Maharashtra) and Amritsar in Punjab.

It is a daily service. It operates as train number 12925 / 22925 from Bandra Terminus to Amritsar / Kalka and as train number 12926 / 22926 in the reverse direction.

Route and halts[edit]

Traction[edit]

It is hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed based WAP-7 locomotive from end to end.