The 12995 Bandra Terminus–Udaipur Express is a Superfast train of Indian Railways running between Bandra Terminus in Mumbai and Udaipur City in Rajasthan.
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| Locale | Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat & Maharashtra |
| Current operator(s) | North Western Railways |
| Route | |
| Termini | Bandra Terminus (BDTS) Udaipur City (UDZ) |
| Stops | 16 |
| Distance travelled | 945 km (587 mi) |
| Average journey time | 16 hours 40 minutes |
| Service frequency | Tri-weekly |
| Train number(s) | 12995 / 12996 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | On-board catering E-catering |
| Baggage facilities | Available |
| Other facilities | Below he seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | ICF coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 110 km/h (68 mph) maximum, 56 km/h (35 mph) average including halts |
It operates as train number 12995 Bandra Terminus to Udaipur City and as train number 12996 in the reverse direction. It is currently being operated with 12995/12996 train numbers on tri-weekly basis.[1][2]
It remains cancelled till date from 2020 Covid-19 pandemic
Coaches edit
The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of the following coaches:
- AC II Tier
- AC III Tier
- Sleeper Coaches
- General Unreserved
- Seating 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 edit
- 12995 Bandra Terminus–Udaipur Express covers the distance of 945 kilometres in 16 hours 40 mins (57 km/h).
- 12996 Udaipur–Bandra Terminus Express covers the distance of 945 kilometres in 16 hours 45 mins (56 km/h).
As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Route and halts edit
The important halts of the train are:
Schedule edit
| Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Departure day | Arrival station | Arrival time | Arrival day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12995 | BDTS | Bandra Terminus | 23:25 PM | Tue,Thu,Sat | Udaipur City | 14:55 AM | Sun,Wed,Fri |
| 12996 | UDZ | Udaipur City | 21:35 PM | Sun,Wed,Fri | Bandra Terminus | 14:20 PM | Mon,Thu,Sat |
Traction edit
This train is hauled by a Ratlam / Abu Road-based WDM-3A from Udaipur City till Chittaurgarh Junction after which a Bhagat Ki Kothi-based WDP-4D takes over until Ratlam Junction after which a Vadodara-based WAP-4E hauls the train until Bandra Terminus.
References edit
- ^ "12995/Bandra Terminus - Udaipur City Superfast Express". India Rail Info.
- ^ "12996/Udaipur City - Bandra Terminus Superfast Express". India Rail Info.
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