Ajmer–Sealdah Express Explained

Ajmer–Sealdah Express
Type:Superfast Express
Locale:Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand & West Bengal
Operator:North Western Railway
Start: (AII)
Stops:21
End: (SDAH)
Distance:1647km (1,023miles)
Journeytime:26 hours 45 minutes
Frequency:Daily
Class:AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, AC 3 tier economy, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:Available
Observation:Large windows
Otherfacilities:Below the seats
Stock:LHB coach
Trainnumber:12987 / 12988
Speed:62km/h average including halts. 130 km/h (80 mph) maximum permissible speed.

The 12987 / 12988 Ajmer–Sealdah Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian Railways that runs between and in India.

It operates as train number 12988 from Ajmer Junction to Sealdah and as train number 12987 in the reverse direction.

Service

The 12988 Ajmer–Sealdah Superfast Express covers the distance of 1642 kilometres in 27 h 5 min (60.6 km/h) and in 26 h 45 min (62 km/h) as 12987 Sealdah–Ajmer Superfast Express.

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

The 12988 / 12987 Ajmer–Sealdah Superfast Express runs from Ajmer Junction via,, Kanpur Central,, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay Jn.,,,,, to Sealdah.

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Howrah Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Ajmer Junction to Sealdah, and vice versa.

Coach composition

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