Jaipur–Bandra Terminus Superfast Express
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.
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| Current operator(s) | North Western Railways |
| Route | |
| Start | Jaipur Junction (JP) |
| Stops | 15 |
| End | Bandra Terminus (BDTS) |
| Distance travelled | 1,148 km (713 mi) |
| Service frequency | Tri-weekly |
| 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 |
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:
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.