| Azimabad Express | |
| Type: | Express |
| Locale: | Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh & Bihar |
| Operator: | Western Railway |
| Start: | (ADI) |
| Stops: | 18 |
| End: | (PNBE) |
| Distance: | 1762km (1,095miles) |
| Journeytime: | 30 hrs 30 mins |
| Frequency: | Bi-weekly |
| Class: | AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved |
| Seating: | Yes |
| Sleeping: | Yes |
| Observation: | Large windows |
| Catering: | On-board catering, E-catering |
| Baggage: | Available |
| Otherfacilities: | Below the seats |
| Stock: | LHB coach |
| Trainnumber: | 12947 / 12948 |
| Speed: | 60km/h average with halts. |
The 12947 / 12948 Azimabad Express is a Superfast Express train running between two capital cities of Ahmedabad in Gujarat and Patna in Bihar."Azimabad" was the old name of Patna during the later Mughal period.
It operates as train number 12947 from Ahmedabad Junction to Patna Junction and as train number 12948 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh & Bihar. The train covers the distance of in 30 hours approximately, at a speed of .
As the average speed of the train is above 55km/h, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Azimabad runs with standard LHB 22 coaches AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, General & SLR.No pantry car is routinely available but may be attached.[1]
The 12947/12948 Azimabad Express runs from Ahmedabad Junction via,,,,,,,,,,,, to Patna Junction.
As the route is fully electrified, a Vadodara-based WAP-7 (HOG)-equipped locomotive hauls the train.
The train shares its rake with;