Bhusaval–Hazrat Nizamuddin Gondwana Express Explained

Bhusaval–Hazrat Nizamuddin Gondwana Express
Type:Superfast Express
Locale:Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh & Delhi
Operator:Northern Railway
Start: (BSL)
Stops:27
End: (NZM)
Distance:1478km (918miles)
Journeytime:23 hours 10 minutes
Frequency:Bi-Weekly
Class:AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:On-board catering,
E-catering
Observation:Large windows
Sharing:Rake sharing with 12409/12410 Raigarh–Hazrat Nizamuddin Gondwana Express
Baggage:Available
Otherfacilities:Below the seats
Stock:LHB coach
Gauge:
Broad Gauge
Trainnumber:12405 / 12406
Speed:64km/h average including halts.

The 12405 / 12406 Bhusaval–Hazrat Nizamuddin Gondwana Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian RailwaysNorthern Railway zone that runs between and in India.

It operates as train number 12405 from Bhusaval Junction to Hazrat Nizamuddin and as train number 12406 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi.

Coaches

The 12405 / 06 Bhusaval–Hazrat Nizamuddin Gondwana Express has 1 AC 2 tier, 2 AC 3 tier, 13 Sleeper class, 3 General Unreserved and 2 SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) coaches. It does not carry 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 12405 Bhusaval–Hazrat Nizamuddin Gondwana Express covers the distance of 1476 kilometres in 25 hours 45 mins (57.32 km/h) and in 24 hours 25 mins as 12406 Hazrat Nizamuddin–Bhusaval Gondwana Express (60.45 km/h).

As the average speed of the train is above 55km/h, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routeing

The train runs from Bhusaval Junction via,,,,,,,,,,, to Hazrat Nizamuddin.

Traction

As the entire route is fully electrified, it is hauled by a Tughlakabad Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive on its entire journey.

Timings

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 12409/12410 Raigarh–Hazrat Nizamuddin Gondwana Express.

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