Hapa–Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Superfast Express

The 12475/12476 Hapa–Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Superfast Express is a Superfast train of the Indian Railways connecting Hapa in Gujarat and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra of Jammu and Kashmir. It is currently being operated with 12475/12476 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1][2][3][4]

Hapa–Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Superfast Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
First service1 January 1990; 34 years ago (1990-01-01)
Current operator(s)Northern Railway zone
Route
TerminiHapa (HAPA)
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra (SDVK)
Stops29
Distance travelled2,059 km (1,279 mi)
Average journey time32 hrs 45 mins
Service frequencyWeekly[a]
Train number(s)12475/12476
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesNo
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stock2
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed59 km/h (37 mph)

Coach composition

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This train now has new modern LHB rakes replaced by outdated ICF rakes. The train consists of 22 coaches:

  • 2 AC II Tier
  • 5 AC III Tier
  • 10 Sleeper Coaches
  • 1 Pantry Car
  • 2 General
  • 2 End On Generation

Service

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The 12475/Hapa–Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Superfast Express has an average speed of 62 km/h and covers 2059 km in 33 hrs 10 mins.

The 12476/Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra–Hapa Superfast Express has an average speed of 63 km/h and covers 2059 km in 32 hrs 35 mins.

Route and halts

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The important halts of the train are:

Schedule

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Train number Station code Departure station Departure time Departure day Arrival station Arrival time Arrival day
12475 HAPA Hapa 08:30 AM Tuesday Katra 17:40 PM Wednesday
12476 SVDK Katra 09:55 AM Monday Hapa 18:30 PM Tuesday

Traction

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Both trains are hauled by a Vatva Loco Shed-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive from Hapa to Ahmedabad Junction and from Ahmedabad Junction, it is hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed-based WAP-4 electric locomotive or by WAP-7 or WAP-4 of Ghaziabad Loco Shed up till Katra and vice versa.

Rake sharing

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This train shares its rake with

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ Runs one day in a week for every direction.

References

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  1. ^ Cancellation/Partial Cancellation/Regulation Of Trains Due To Traffic Blocks On Pathankot- Jammu Tawi Section
  2. ^ "Jat quota row: Western Railways cancels 4 train as agitation continues". 19 February 2016.
  3. ^ WR EXTENDS SEVERAL TRAINS UPTO SHRI MATA VAISHNO DEVI KATRA
  4. ^ Northern Railway extends 12 trains to Katra
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