Bhusaval–Hazrat Nizamuddin Gondwana Express
The 12405 / 12406 Bhusaval - Hazrat Nizamuddin Gondwana Express is a superfast express train belonging to Indian Railways - Northern Railway zone that runs between Bhusaval Junction and Hazrat Nizamuddin in India.
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| Locale | Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh & Delhi |
| Current operator(s) | Northern Railways |
| Route | |
| Start | Bhusaval Junction (BSL) |
| Stops | 28 |
| End | Hazrat Nizamuddin (NZM) |
| Distance travelled | 1,476 km (917 mi) |
| Average journey time | 25 hours 45 minutes as 12405, 24 hours 25 minutes as 12406 |
| Service frequency | Bi-Weekly |
| Train number(s) | 12405 / 12406 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | 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 | Rake sharing with 12409/12410 Raigarh Nizamuddin Gondwana Express |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB Coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) Broad Gauge |
| Operating speed | 110 km/h (68 mph) maximum, 58 km/h (36 mph) average including halts |
It operates as train number 12405 from Bhusaval Junction to Hazrat Nizamuddin and as train number 12406 in the reverse direction serving the states of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh & Delhi.
Coaches
The 12405 / 06 Bhusaval Hazrat Nizamuddin Gondwana Express has 1 AC 2 tier, 2 AC 3 tier, 13 Sleeper Class, 3 General Unreserved & 2 SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) coaches. It does not carry a Pantry car coach.
As is customary with most train services in India, Coach Composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service
The 12405 Bhusaval Hazrat Nizamuddin Gondwana Express covers the distance of 1476 kilometres in 25 hours 45 mins (57.32 km/hr) & in 24 hours 25 mins as 12406 Hazrat Nizamuddin Bhusaval Gondwana Express (60.45 km/hr).
As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routeing
The train runs from Bhusaval Junction via Akola Junction, Badnera, Wardha Junction, Nagpur Junction, Amla Junction, Betul, Itarsi Junction, Bhopal Junction, Bina Junction, Jhansi Junction, Gwalior, Agra Cantonment to Hazrat Nizamuddin.
Traction
As the entire route is fully electrified, it is hauled by a Bhusaval based WAP 4 or Tughlakabad based WAP 7 locomotive on its entire journey.
Timings
- 12405 Bhusaval - Hazrat Nizamuddin Gondwana Express leaves Bhusaval Junction every Tuesday & Sunday at 05:40 hrs IST and reaches Hazrat Nizamuddin at 07:25 hrs IST the next day.
- 12406 Hazrat Nizamuddin - Bhusaval Gondwana Express leaves Hazrat Nizamuddin every Friday & Sunday at 15:25 hrs IST and reaches Bhusaval Junction at 15:50 hrs IST the next day.
Rake Sharing
The train shares its rake with 12409/12410 Raigarh - Hazrat Nizamuddin Gondwana Express.
References
External links
- "Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry". indianrail.gov.in. Archived from the original on 8 April 2014. Retrieved 2014-04-05.
- "IRCTC Online Passenger Reservation System". irctc.co.in. Archived from the original on 3 March 2007. Retrieved 5 April 2014.
- "[IRFCA] Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet". irfca.org. Retrieved 5 April 2014.