Agra Cantt–Sabarmati Superfast Express
The 12547 / 12548 Agra Cantt–Sabarmati Superfast Express is a superfast train belonging to North Central Railway zone of Indian Railways that run between Agra Cantonment and Sabarmati in India.
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| First service | 11 February 2011 |
| Current operator(s) | North Central Railway |
| Route | |
| Termini | Agra Cantt. (AGC) Sabarmati (SBIB) |
| Stops | 13 |
| Distance travelled | 859 km (534 mi) |
| Average journey time | 13 hours 40 mins |
| Service frequency | 4 days a week |
| Train number(s) | 12547 / 12548 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | E-catering only |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Baggage facilities | Available |
| Other facilities | Below the seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 130 km/h (81 mph) maximum, 63 km/h (39 mph) average including halts |
It was inaugurated on 11 Feb 2011 as tri-weekly superfast express between Ahmedabad Junction and Agra Fort. Later it was extended up to on a daily basis[1]
In 2018, 12547/12548 Ahmedabad–Agra Fort Superfast Express was extended up to Gwalior Junction on three days with a new train number as 22547/22548 Ahmedabad–Gwalior Superfast Express. Terminal of 12547/12548 Ahmedabad–Agra Fort Superfast Express was changed to Agra Cantonment instead of Agra Fort. Now, 12547/12548 Ahmedabad–Agra Cantt Superfast Express operates four days a week from Sabarmati BG (SBIB).[2]
Coach composition
editThe train has standard LHB rakes with a maximum speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 21 coaches:
- 1 AC II Tier
- 3 AC III Tier
- 9 Sleeper coaches
- 6 General Unreserved
- 2 End-on Generator
Service
editThis train covers the distance of 865 km with an average speed of 56 km/h with total time of 15 hours 30 mins.
As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.[3]
Route and halts
editThe important halts of the train are:
Schedule
edit| Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Departure day | Arrival station | Arrival time | Arrival day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12547 | AGC | Agra Cantonment | 22:10 PM | Mon,Tue,Thu,Fri | Ahmedabad Junction | 13:40 PM | Tue,Wed,Fri,Sat |
| 12548 | ADI | Ahmedabad Junction | 16:55 PM | Sun,Mon,Wed,Thu | Agra Cantonmen | 08:20 AM | Mon,Tue,Thu,Fri |
Rake sharing
editThe train shares its rake with 22547/22548 Gwalior-Sabarmati Superfast Express.
Traction
editAs this route is fully electrified, it is hauled by a Kanpur Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive pulls the train to the destination on both directions.
External links
editReferences
edit- ^ North Western Railways, Retrieved 14 June 2019.
- ^ "Ahmedabad – Agra Fort train to be extended upto Gwalior from October with new name". Desh Gujarat. June 2018.
- ^ bhaskar.com, Retrieved 14 June 2019.