Udaipur City–Jaipur Intercity Express

Udaipur City - Jaipur Intercity Express
Overview
Service typeIntercity Express
Current operator(s)North Western Railways
Route
TerminiUdaipur City (UDZ)
Jaipur (JP)
Stops13
Distance travelled435 km (270 mi)
Average journey time7 hours 30 minutes in both directions
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)12991 / 12992
On-board services
Class(es)First Class, AC Chair Car, Second Class seating, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesNo
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesStorage space under berth in First Class, overhead storage in AC Chair Car
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
ElectrificationYes
Operating speed59 km/h (37 mph) average including halts

The 12991 / 12992 Udaipur City–Jaipur Intercity Express is an Intercity Express train belonging to Indian Railways – North Western Railway zone that runs between Udaipur City and Jaipur in India.

It operates as train number 12991 from Udaipur City to Jaipur and as train number 12992 in the reverse direction serving the state of Rajasthan.

Coaches

The 12991 / 92 Udaipur City–Jaipur Intercity Express has 1 First Class, 2 AC Chair Car, 2 Second Class seating, 11 General Unreserved and 2 SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) coaches. It does not carry a pantry car.

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 12991 / 92 Udaipur City–Jaipur Intercity Express covers the distance of 435 km (270 mi) in 7 hours 30 mins (58.00 km/h) in both directions.

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.

Routing

The 12991 / 92 Udaipur City–Jaipur Express runs from Udaipur City via Mavli Junction, Chittaurgarh, Ajmer Junction to Jaipur.

It reverses direction of travel at Chittaurgarh.

Traction

As entire route is fully electrified, an Abu Road-based WAP-4 locomotive powers the train for its entire journey.

Operation

12991 Udaipur City–Jaipur Intercity Express leaves Udaipur City on a daily basis and reaches Jaipur the same day.

12992 Jaipur–Udaipur City Intercity Express leaves Jaipur on a daily basis and reaches Udaipur City the same day.

References

  • "Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry". indianrail.gov.in. Retrieved 5 April 2014.
  • "IRCTC Online Passenger Reservation System". irctc.co.in. Retrieved 5 April 2014.
  • "[IRFCA] Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet". IRFCA. Retrieved 5 April 2014.