Jaipur–Mysore Superfast Express
The 12975 / 12976 Jaipur - Mysore Superfast Express is superfast express train belonging to Indian Railways that runs between Jaipur Junction and Mysore Junction in India.
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| Overview | |||||
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| Service type | Superfast | ||||
| Locale | Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh & Karnataka | ||||
| First service | 2 September 2000 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | North Western Railways | ||||
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| Start | Jaipur (JP) | ||||
| Stops | 40 | ||||
| End | Mysore (MYS) | ||||
| Distance travelled | 2,479 km (1,540 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 44 hours 00 minutes | ||||
| Service frequency | Bi-weekly | ||||
| Train number(s) | 12975 / 12976 | ||||
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| Class(es) | AC 1st Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | Available | ||||
| Observation facilities | Rake sharing with 19713/19714 Jaipur–Secunderabad Express | ||||
| Baggage facilities | Available | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | ICF Coaches | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 110 km/h (68 mph) maximum 56 km/h (35 mph) average including halts | ||||
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It operates as train number 12976 from Jaipur Junction to Mysore Junction and as train number 12975 in the reverse direction.
Coaches
The 12975/12976 Jaipur - Mysore Superfast Express presently has 1 AC 1st Class cum AC 2 tier, 2 AC 2 tier, 5 AC 3 tier, 11 Sleeper Class, 4 General Unreserved coaches & 1 Pantry Car coach.
As with most train services in India, Coach Composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service
The 12976 Jaipur - Mysore Superfast Express covers the distance of 2479 kilometres in 44 hours 00 mins (56.34 km/hr) & in 44 hours 55 mins (55.19 km/hr) as 12975 Mysore - 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.
Direction Reversal
The train reverses its direction 3 times during its journey at;
Routing
The train runs from Jaipur Junction via Durgapura, Sawai Madhopur, Kota Junction, Nagda, Ujjain Junction, Bhopal Junction, Itarsi Junction, Nagpur, Balharshah, Kazipet, Kacheguda, Kurnool City, Dhone, Guntakal, Dharmavaram, Bangalore City to Mysore Junction.
Rake Sharing
The train shares its rake with 19713/19714 Jaipur–Secunderabad Express.
Gallery
12976 Jaipur Mysore Express - AC 3 tier coach
12976 Jaipur Mysore Express - Sleeper coach
Traction
It is hauled by 4 locomotives during its run. A Bhagat Ki Kothi based WDP 4 / WDP 4B / WDP 4D locomotive hauls the train between Jaipur Junction & Sawai Madhopur Junction after which a Lallaguda based WAP 7 locomotive takes over until Kacheguda handing over to Krishnarajapuram based WDP 4D locomotive till Guntakal Junction and from Guntakal Junction, a Vijayawada based WAP 4 locomotive takes over the remaining journey up to Mysore Junction
Time Table
- 12976 Jaipur - Mysore Superfast Express leaves Jaipur Junction every Monday & Wednesday at 19:35 hrs IST and reaches Mysore Junction at 16:20 hrs IST on the 3rd day.
- 12975 Mysore - Jaipur Superfast Express leaves Mysore Junction every Thursday & Saturday at 10:15 hrs IST and reaches Jaipur Junction at 06:15 hrs IST on the 3rd day.