| Color: | B22222 |
| Bilaspur-New Delhi Rajdhani Express | |
| Type: | Rajdhani Express |
| Operator: | Northern Railway |
| Start: | (NDLS) |
| Stops: | 8 |
| End: | (BSP) |
| Distance: | 1505km (935miles) |
| Journeytime: | 20 hours 40 minutes |
| Frequency: | Bi-Weekly |
| Class: | AC First Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier |
| Seating: | No |
| Sleeping: | Yes |
| Catering: | Available |
| Observation: | Large windows |
| Baggage: | Available |
| Stock: | LHB coach |
| Trainnumber: | 12441 / 12442 |
| Speed: | 130km/h maximum, 73km/h average including halts. |
| Map: | Bilaspur Rajdhani Express route map |
| Map State: | collapsed |
The 12441 / 12442 Bilaspur-New Delhi Rajdhani Express is a Rajdhani Express train belonging to Indian Railways – Northern Railway zone that runs between and in India.
It operates as train number 12441 from Bilaspur Junction to New Delhi and as train number 12442 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi.It is the fastest train in Bilaspur - Delhi route via Nagpur.Some trains that run between Bilaspur - Delhi route via Nagpur are Chhattisgarh Express,Raigarh–Hazrat Nizamuddin Gondwana Express.Currently this is the only Rajdhani in the entire Indian Railway network to have locomotive/rake reversal. The locomotive/rake reversal for both the trains occurs at Nagpur Jn(NGP).
The 12441 / 42 Bilaspur–New Delhi Rajdhani Express presently has 1 AC 1st Class, 6 AC 2 tier, 10 AC 3 tier, Pantry car and 2 End on Generator coaches.
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
It was the last Rajdhani class train to get LHB coach (in 2016). Now all Rajdhani services are LHBfied.
The 12441 Bilaspur–New Delhi Rajdhani Express covers the distance of 1501 kilometres in 20 hours 45 mins (72.34 km/h) and in 20 hours 15 mins as 12442 New Delhi–Bilaspur Rajdhani Express (74.12 km/h).
As the average speed of the train is above 55km/h, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
The 12441 / 12442 Bilaspur–New Delhi Rajdhani Express runs from Bilaspur Junction via Raipur Junction, Nagpur New Delhi.
It reverses direction of travel at . In the year 2009, This train was extended up till Howrah Junction for providing – connection. That time the train used to depart Howrah Junction at 21.35 P.M., at 01.05 A.M., at 08.05 A.M., Nagpur at 14.35 P.M. and reached New Delhi on 3rd day morning at 05.20 A.M. On return the train used to depart at 20.35 P.M., Nagpur at 10.49 A.M., Bilaspur Junction at 17.34 P.M. Tatanagar at 00.40 A.M. and reached Howrah Junction at 04.20 A.M. From grey area of 2009, the extended service was withdrawn.
As the route is fully electrified, it is hauled from end to end by a Ajni Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive.