Train in India
Valsad–Haridwar Superfast Express Service type Superfast Express First service 28 December 2010; 14 years ago (2010-12-28 ) Current operator(s) Western Railway Termini Valsad (BL)Haridwar (HW)Stops 15 Distance travelled 1,435 km (892 mi) Average journey time 23 hrs 25 mins Service frequency Weekly Train number(s) 12911 / 12912 Class(es) AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved Seating arrangements Yes Sleeping arrangements Yes Catering facilities On-board catering, Observation facilities Large windows Baggage facilities Available Other facilities Below the seats Rolling stock LHB coach Track gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in )Operating speed 130 km/h (81 mph) maximum,
The 12911 / 12912 Valsad–Haridwar Superfast Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian Railways – Western Railway zone that runs between Valsad and Haridwar Junction in India.[ 1] [ 2] [ 3] [ 4]
It operates as train number 12911 from Valsad to Haridwar Junction and as train number 12912 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Gujarat , Madhya Pradesh , Rajasthan , Uttar Pradesh , Delhi and Uttarakhand .
Coaches
The 12911 / 12 Valsad–Haridwar Superfast Express has 2 AC 2 tier, 6 AC 3 tier, 8 Sleeper class, 4 General Unreserved and 1 EOG (Seating cum luggage rake) and 1 SLR 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
12911 Valsad–Haridwar Superfast Express covers the distance of 1433 kilometres in 23 hours 20 mins (58.69 km/h) and in 20 hours 55 mins as 12912 Haridwar–Valsad Superfast Express. (61.20 km/h).
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.
The train runs from Valsad via Navsari , Surat , Ankleshwar Junction , Vadodara Junction , Godhra Junction , Dahod , Ratlam Junction , Kota Junction , Sawai Madhopur Junction , Bharatpur Junction , Hazrat Nizamuddin , Ghaziabad Junction , Meerut City , Roorkee to Haridwar.
Traction
The entire route is fully electrified. It is hauled by a Valsad Loco Shed -based WAP-7 electric locomotive on its entire journey.
Schedule
Train number
Station code
Departure station
Departure time
Departure day
Arrival station
Arrival time
Arrival day
12911
BL
Valsad
15:05 PM
Tuesday
Haridwar
14:40 PM
Wednesday
12912
HW
Haridwar
17:20 PM
Wednesday
Valsad
14:20 PM
Thursday
Rake sharing
The train shares its rake with 20933/20934 Udhna–Danapur Express with Primary Maintenance (PM) at Valsad CDO.
References
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Railways in Northern India
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Railways in Western India
National network / Branch lines / Suburban lines Metro rail Monorail Defunct lines Defunct lines Railway divisions Railway companies See also