| Agra Cantt–Sabarmati Superfast Express | |
| Type: | Superfast |
| Operator: | North Central Railway |
| Start: | (AGC) |
| Stops: | 13 |
| End: | (SBIB) |
| Distance: | 859km (534miles) |
| Journeytime: | 13 hours 40 mins |
| Frequency: | 4 days a week |
| Class: | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved |
| Seating: | Yes |
| Sleeping: | Yes |
| Catering: | E-catering only |
| Observation: | Large windows |
| Baggage: | Available |
| Otherfacilities: | Below the seats |
| Stock: | LHB coach |
| Trainnumber: | 12547 / 12548 |
| Speed: | 130km/h maximum, 63km/h average including halts |
The 12547 / 12548 Agra Cantt–Sabarmati Superfast Express is a superfast train belonging to North Central Railway zone of Indian Railways that run between and in India.
It was inaugurated on 11 Feb 2011 as tri-weekly superfast express between Ahmedabad Junction and . Later it was extended up to on a daily basis[1]
In 2018, 12547/12548 Ahmedabad–Agra Fort Superfast Express was extended up to 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]
The train has standard LHB rakes with a maximum speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 21 coaches:
This 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]
The important halts of the train are:
| 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 |
The train shares its rake with 22547/22548 Gwalior-Sabarmati Superfast Express.
As 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.