Ajmer–Bandra Terminus Express Explained

Ajmer–Bandra Terminus Express
Type:Superfast Express
Locale:Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh & Rajasthan
Operator:North Western Railways
Start: (AII)
Stops:17
End:Bandra Terminus (BDTS)
Distance:1018km (633miles)
Journeytime:17 hours 50 minutes
Frequency:3 days a week.
Class:AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, AC 3 tier Economy, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:On-board catering,
E-catering
Observation:Large windows
Otherfacilities:Below the seats
Stock:LHB coach
Trainnumber:12995 / 12996
Speed:57km/h average including halts

The 12995 / 12996 Ajmer–Bandra Terminus Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian RailwaysNorth Western Railway zone that runs between Ajmer Junction and Bandra Terminus in India.

It operates as train number 12996 from Ajmer Junction to Bandra Terminus and as train number 12995 in the reverse direction, serving the state of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat & Maharashtra.

Coaches

The 12996 / 12995 Ajmer–Bandra Terminus Express presently has 1 AC 2 tier, 6 AC 3 tier, 4 AC 3 tier Economy, 5 Sleeper class, 4 General Unreserved and 1 EOG & 1 SLR(Seating cum Luggage Rake) coaches. It does not have a pantry car.

As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Service

The 12996 Ajmer–Bandra TerminusExpress covers the distance of 1017 kilometres in 18 hours 00 mins (56.50 km/h) and in 17 hours 50 mins as 12995 Bandra Terminus–Ajmer Express (57.03 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.

Routeing

The 12995/12996 Ajmer–Bandra Terminus Express runs from Ajmer Junction via,,,,,,,,,,,, to Bandra Terminus.

Traction

As the route is now fully electrified, it is hauled by a Vadodara-based WAP-7 (HOG)-equipped locomotive on its entire journey.

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