Bikaner–Delhi Sarai Rohilla Superfast Express Explained

Bikaner Delhi Sarai Rohilla Superfast Express
Type:Superfast
Operator:North Western Railways
Start: (BKN)
Stops:13
End:(DEE)
Distance:458km (285miles)
Journeytime:8 hours (Approx.)
Frequency:Daily
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:Available but No Pantry Car
Observation:RSA with 22421 / 22422 Salasar Express
Stock:ICF coach
Gauge:
broad gauge
Trainnumber:12457 / 12458
Speed:57.92km/h

The 12457 / 12458 Bikaner–Delhi Sarai Rohilla Superfast Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian RailwaysNorth Western Railway zone that runs between Bikaner Junction and in India.

It operates as train number 12458 from Bikaner Junction to Delhi Sarai Rohilla and as train number 12457 in the reverse direction serving the states of Rajasthan, Haryana and Delhi.

Coaches

The 12458 / 57 Bikaner–Delhi Sarai Rohilla Superfast Express has 1 AC 1st Class cum AC 2 tier, 1 AC 2 tier, 3 AC 3 tier, 7 Sleeper Class, 6 Unreserved/General & 2 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 12458 Bikaner–Delhi Sarai Rohilla Superfast Express covers the distance of 458km (285miles) in 7 hours 40 mins averaging 59.74km/h & in 8 hours 10 mins as 12457 Delhi Sarai Rohilla–Bikaner Superfast Express averaging 56.08km/h.

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

Routeing

The 12458 / 57 Bikaner–Delhi Sarai Rohilla Superfast Express runs from Bikaner Junction via Sri Dungargarh,,, Loharu, to Delhi Sarai Rohilla.

This train is different from the 12455/56 Delhi Sarai Rohilla–Bikaner Superfast Express which is operated by Northern Railways and runs via Sri Ganganagar Junction railway station utilising LHB coach.

Traction

As the entire route is fully electrified, a Ghaziabad -based WAP-7 locomotive powers the train for its entire journey.

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