Indore–Jaipur Superfast Express
The 12973/12974 Indore - Jaipur Superfast Express is a superfast train which runs between Indore Junction and Jaipur Junction. It is currently being operated with 12973/12974 train numbers on bi-weekly basis.
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| Locale | Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan |
| First service | August 5, 1997 |
| Current operator(s) | North Western Railways |
| Route | |
| Start | Indore Junction |
| Stops | 7 |
| End | Jaipur Junction |
| Distance travelled | 600 km (370 mi)(Indore) |
| Average journey time | 9 hours 55 minutes |
| Service frequency | Bi-weekly |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC First Class, AC II Tier, AC III Tier, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Available |
| Sleeping arrangements | Available |
| Auto-rack arrangements | Available |
| Catering facilities | Available |
| Observation facilities | LHB coaches |
| Baggage facilities | Available |
| Technical | |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 60 km/h (37 mph) (average with halts) |
Coach Composition
The train consists of 21 coaches :
- 1 AC First Class
- 2 AC II Tier
- 4 AC III Tier
- 8 Sleepar Class
- 4 General Unreserved
- 2 End On Generator
Service
The 12973/Indore - Jaipur Superfast Express has an average speed of 61 km/hr and covers 600 km in 9 hrs 55 mins.[1][2]
The 12974/Jaipur - Indore Superfast Express has an average speed of 60 km/hr and covers 600 km in 10 hrs 05 mins.[3]
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are :
Schedule
| Train Number | Station Code | Departure Station | Departure Time | Departure Day | Arrival Station | Arrival Time | Arrival Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12973 | INDB | Indore Junction | 22:25 PM | Mon,Sat | Jaipur Junction | 08:20 AM | Sun,Tue |
| 12974 | JP | Jaipur Junction | 21:05 PM | Sun,Fri | Indore Junction | 07:10 AM | Mon,Sat |
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Vadodara Locomotive Shed based WAP-5 or WAP-4E electric locomotive between Indore Junction and Sawai Madhopur Junction. After Sawai Madhopur Junction, both trains are hauled by a Bhagat Ki Kothi Diesel Loco Shed based WDP-4D or WDP-4B or WDP-4 up to Jaipur Junction and vice versa.
References
- "12973/Indore - Jaipur SF Express". India Rail Info.
- "SOME MORE WR TRAINS CANCELLED / DIVERTED / SHORT TERMINATED DUE TO GUJJAR AGITATION". Western Railway.
- "12974/Jaipur - Indore SF Express". India Rail Info.