Dadar Western–Ekta Nagar Superfast Express Explained

Dadar Western–Ekta Nagar Superfast Express
Type:Superfast
Locale:Maharashtra & Gujarat
First:
  • Inaugural :-,
  • Extension :- (extended upto)[1]
Operator:Western Railway
Start: (DDR)
Stops:7
End: (EKNR)
Distance:387km (240miles)
Journeytime:06 hours 10 minutes
Frequency:Daily
Class:AC 1st Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:On-board catering
E-catering
Observation:Rake sharing with 12961 / 12962 Avantika Express
Baggage:Available
Otherfacilities:Large windows
Trainnumber:12927 / 12928
Speed:130km/h maximum,
62km/h average including halts.

The 12927 / 12928 Dadar Western–Ekta Nagar Superfast Express is a Superfast train belonging to Indian Railways that runs between and in India. It is a daily service. It operates as train number 12927 from Dadar Western to Ekta Nagar and as train number 12928 in the reverse direction.[2] [3] [4] Before being extended to Ekta Nagar, this train regularly ran between Mumbai Central and Vadodara as Vadodara Express.

Coach composition

The train has LHB rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 21 coaches:

Service

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed based WAP-7 locomotive on its entire journey.

Direction reversal

The train reverses its direction once at;

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 12961 / 12962 Avantika Express.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Trains to SoU gets in-principle approval from railway board | Vadodara News . Times of India.
  2. Web site: 8 trains to Statue of Unity: PM Modi flags off trains to boost connectivity and tourism. 17 January 2021.
  3. Web site: 12927/Dadar Western - Ekta Nagar SF Express. India Rail Info.
  4. Web site: 12928/Ekta Nagar - Dadar Western SF Express. India Rail Info.