Jaipur–Bandra Terminus Superfast Express

Jaipur–Bandra Terminus Superfast Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast Express
LocaleRajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra
Current operator(s)North Western Railways
Route
TerminiJaipur Junction (JP)
Bandra Terminus (BDTS)
Stops17
Distance travelled1,148 km (713 mi)
Average journey time16 hours 42 minutes
Service frequencyTri-weekly
Train number(s)12980 / 12979
On-board services
Class(es)AC 1 cum AC 2 tier, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering
E-catering
Observation facilitiesNo Rake sharing
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed130 km/h (81 mph) maximum
70 km/h (43 mph), including halts

The 12980/12979 Jaipur–Bandra Terminus Superfast Express is a Superfast train belonging to Indian Railways that runs between Jaipur Junction and Bandra Terminus in India.

It operates as train number 12980 from Jaipur Junction to Bandra Terminus and as train number 12979 in the reverse direction. It runs on every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from Jaipur Junction and on every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from Bandra Terminus.[1][2]

Coaches

The train has LHB coaches that run at maximum speed of 130 kmph. The train consists of 22 coaches:

  • 1 AC I cum AC II Tier
  • 2 AC II Tier
  • 6 AC III Tier
  • 7 Sleeper coaches
  • 4 General Unreserved
  • 2 Generator 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

12980 Jaipur–Bandra Terminus Superfast Express covers the distance of 1148 kilometres in 16 hours 45 mins (70 km/h) & in 16 hours 40 mins (70 km/h) as 12979 Bandra Terminus–Jaipur Superfast Express.

As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Bandra Terminus Jaipur Superfast Express – AC 3 tier coach
Bandra Terminus Jaipur Superfast Express at Borivali station
Bandra Terminus Jaipur Superfast Express – AC 1st Class coach

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 Frequency
12980 JP Jaipur Junction 20:25 PM Mon,Wed,Fri Bandra Terminus 13:10 PM Tue,Thu,Sat
12979 BDTS Bandra Terminus 17:05 PM Tue,Thu,Sat Jaipur Junction 09:45 AM Sun,Wed,Fri

Direction reversal

The 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 and 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-5 or WAP-7 locomotive from Jaipur Junction until Bandra Terminus.

References

  1. ^ "12979/Bandra Terminus - Jaipur Superfast Express". India Rail Info.
  2. ^ "12980/Jaipur - Bandra Terminus Superfast Express". India Rail Info.


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