Ziyarat Express
The 12395 / 12396 Ziyarat Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian Railways – East Central Railway zone that runs between Rajendra Nagar Terminus and Ajmer Junction in India.
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| Service type | Superfast | ||||
| Locale | Bihar, Uttar Pradesh & Rajasthan | ||||
| Current operator(s) | East Central Railways | ||||
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| Start | Rajendra Nagar Terminal (RJPB) | ||||
| Stops | 13 | ||||
| End | Ajmer Junction (AII) | ||||
| Distance travelled | 1,307 km (812 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 20 hours 25 as 12395, 23 hours 10 as 12396. | ||||
| Service frequency | Weekly | ||||
| Train number(s) | 12395 / 12396 | ||||
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| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | Available | ||||
| Observation facilities | Large windows | ||||
| Baggage facilities | No | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | LHB coaches | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 110 km/h (68 mph) maximum, 63 km/h (39 mph) average including halts | ||||
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It operates as train number 12395 from Rajendra Nagar]to Ajmer Junction and as train number 12396 in the reverse direction serving the states of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan.
The word Ziyarat means 'to visit' in Arabic.
Coaches
The 12395 / 12396 Ziyarat Express has 1 AC 2 tier, 1 AC 2 cum First AC, 3 AC 3 tier, 11 Sleeper Class, 3 General Unreserved & 2 EOG (End On Generator ) LHB coaches. In addition, it carries a pantry car coach.It runs with new LHB coaches. 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 12395 Ziyarat Express covers the distance of 1,305 km (811 mi) in 20 hours 25 mins (63.92 km/hr) & in 23 hours 10 mins as 12396 Ziyarat Express (56.33 km/hr).
As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Route & Halts
The 12395 / 12396 Ziyarat Express runs from Rajendra Nagar Terminal via Patna Junction, Danapur, Ara Junction, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction, Allahabad Junction, Kanpur Central, Firozabad, Tundla Junction, Agra Fort, Sawai Madhopur, Banasthali Niwai, Durgapura, Jaipur to Ajmer Junction.
Traction
The entire route is yet to be fully electrified. A Gomoh-based WAP-7 locomotive powers the train from Rajendra Nagar Terminal up to Sawai Madhopur Junction, handing over to a Bhagat Ki Kothi-based WDP-4 / WDP-4B / WDP-4D locomotive which powers the train for the remainder of its journey until Ajmer Junction.
Operation
- 12395 – leaves Rajendra Nagar Terminal on every Wednesday at 18:30 Hrs IST and reaches Ajmer Junction next day at 15:10 hrs IST.
- 12396 – leaves Ajmer Jn every Thursday at 23:55 Hrs IST and reach Rajendra Nagar Terminal next day at 23:15 Hrs IST
Rake sharing
The train sharing its rake with 13281/13282 New Tinsukia–Rajendra Nagar Weekly Express.
References
- "2396 Ziyarat Express - YouTube". youtube.com. Retrieved 4 August 2014.
- "Ziyarat Express | Flickr – Photo Sharing!". flickr.com. Retrieved 4 August 2014.
External links
- "Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry". indianrail.gov.in. Archived from the original on 8 April 2014. Retrieved 5 April 2014.
- "[IRFCA] Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet". IRFCA. Retrieved 5 April 2014.