The 12755 / 12756 Bhavnagar Terminus–Kakinada Port Superfast Express is a Express train belonging to South Central Railway zone that runs between Bhavnagar Terminus and Kakinada Port in India. It is currently being operated with train numbers on a weekly basis.[1][2][3] From 18th March, 2023, it runs with highly refubrished LHB coaches.
 Bhavnagar–Kakinada Express trainboard | |||||
| Overview | |||||
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| Service type | Express | ||||
| Locale | Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Maharashtra & Gujarat | ||||
| First service | 8 July 2006 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | South Central Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | Bhavnagar Terminus (BVC) Kakinada Port (COA) | ||||
| Stops | 30 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 2,051 km (1,274 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 37 hours 12 mins | ||||
| Service frequency | Weekly | ||||
| Train number(s) | 12755 / 12756 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | First class AC, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, AC 3 Economy, Sleeper class, General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | On-board catering E-catering | ||||
| Observation facilities | Large windows | ||||
| Baggage facilities | Available | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | LHB coach | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Electrification | Yes | ||||
| Operating speed | 55 km/h (34 mph) average including halts | ||||
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Coach composition edit
The train has standard LHB rakes with a maximum speed of 130 km/h. The train consists of 20 coaches:
- 1 First AC coach
- 3 AC II Tier
- 7 AC III Tier
- 3 AC III Tier economy
- 2 Sleeper coaches
- 2 General Unreserved
- 2 Eog cum Luggage Rake
Service edit
- 12756 / Bhavnagar–Kakinada Port Express has an average speed of 50 km/h and covers 2055 km in 37h.
- 12755 / Kakinada Port–Bhavnagar Express has an average speed of 51 km/h and covers 2055 km in 37h 25m.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12756 | BVC | Bhavnagar Terminus | 04:25 AM | Sat | Kakinada Port | 21:15 PM | Sun |
| 12755 | COA | Kakinada Port | 03:45 AM | Thu | Bhavnagar Terminus | 19:45 PM | Fri |
Traction edit
Both trains are hauled by a Vijayawada Loco Shed or Lallaguda Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Bhavnagar Terminus to Kakinada Port and vice versa.
Rake sharing edit
The train shares its rake with 17205/17206 Sainagar Shirdi–Kakinada Port Express.
See also edit
Notes edit
References edit
- ^ "Various Important Features in the new West Zone Time Table". Western Railway. 29 September 2016. Retrieved 20 January 2019.
- ^ Diverted due to Breaches between Sattenapalli-Piduguralla Stations
- ^ NEW MAIN LINE TIME TABLE WITH MAJOR INITIATIVES RELEASED BY WESTERN RAILWAY GM
External links edit
- 17203/Bhavnagar Terminus–Kakinada Port Express India Rail Info
- 17204/Kakinada Port–Bhavnagar Terminus Express India Rail Info
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