Dadar–Ajmer Superfast Express
The 12989 / 12990 Dadar - Ajmer Superfast Express is a superfast express train belonging to Indian Railways - North Western Railway zone that runs between Ajmer Junction and Dadar in India.
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| Locale | Rajasthan, Gujarat & Maharashtra |
| Current operator(s) | North Western Railways |
| Route | |
| Start | Ajmer Junction (AII) |
| Stops | 21 |
| End | Dadar Western (DDR) |
| Distance travelled | 978 km (608 mi) |
| Average journey time | 17 hours 20 minutes as 12990, 17 hours 30 minutes as 12889. |
| Service frequency | Tri - Weekly |
| Train number(s) | 12989 / 12990 |
| 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 | Large windows |
| Other facilities | Below the seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB Coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 110 km/h (68 mph) maximum, 56.04 km/h (35 mph) average including halts |
It operates as train number 12990 from Ajmer Junction to Dadar and as train number 12989 in the reverse direction serving the state of Rajasthan, Gujarat & Maharashtra.
It is one of two trains that connect Ajmer to Mumbai, the other train being the Ajmer Bandra Terminus Express.
Coaches
The 12990 / 89 Ajmer Dadar Express presently has 2 AC 2 tier, 3 AC 3 tier, 13 Sleeper Class, 4 General Unreserved & 2 SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) coaches. It does not have 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 12990 Ajmer Dadar Express covers the distance of 976 kilometres in 17 hours 20 mins (56.31 km/hr) & in 17 hours 30 mins as 12989 Dadar Ajmer Express (55.77 km/hr).
As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/hr, as per Indian Railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routeing
The 12990 / 12989 Ajmer - Dadar Express runs from Ajmer Junction via Marwar Junction, Falna, Abu Road, Palanpur, Ahmedabad Junction, Vadodara Junction, Surat, Borivali to Dadar.
Traction
As the route is partly electrified, a Bhagat Ki Kothi based WDP 4 / WDP 4B / WDP 4D locomotive hauls the train from Ajmer Junction to Ahmedabad Junction handing over to a WAP 5 or WAP 4E locomotive from the Vadodara shed for the remainder of its entire journey.
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Timings
12990 Ajmer Dadar Express leaves Ajmer Junction every Wednesday, Friday & Sunday at 19:20 hrs IST and reaches Dadar at 12:40 hrs IST the next day.
12989 Dadar Ajmer Express leaves Dadar every Monday, Thursday & Saturday at 14:35 hrs IST and reaches Ajmer Junction at 08:05 hrs IST the next day.
References
- "Timesofindia.indiatimes.com is temporarily unavailable". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 19 April 2014.
- "Download 12989 Dadar Ajmer Sf Express Arriving Marwar Junction Mp3 Free | mp3last.com". mp3last.com. Retrieved 19 April 2014.
External links
- "Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry". indianrail.gov.in. Retrieved 5 April 2014.
- "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.