Delhi Sarai Rohilla–Bikaner Superfast Express Explained

Delhi Sarai Rohilla Bikaner Superfast Express
Type:Superfast
First:4 January 2011
Operator:Northern Railways
Start:Delhi Sarai Rohilla
Stops:20
Distance:805km (500miles)
Journey Time:14 hours 35 minutes in both directions
Frequency:Daily
Class:AC 1st Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, Unreserved/General
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:No pantry car attached
Observation:Extended to w.e.f 01 September 2014 https://nwr.indianrailways.gov.in/uploads/files/1409058251093-PR%20260814-I.pdf
Stock:Standard Indian Railways LHB coach
Train Number:12455 / 12456
Speed:147km/h maximum,
55.2km/h, including halts

The 12455 / 56 Delhi Sarai Rohilla–Bikaner Superfast Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian RailwaysNorthern Railway zone that runs between Delhi Sarai Rohilla and in India.

It operates as train number 12455 from Delhi Sarai Rohilla to Bikaner Junction and as train number 12456 in the reverse direction serving the states of Delhi, Haryana, Punjab and Rajasthan.

Coaches

The 12455 / 56 Delhi Sarai Rohilla–Bikaner Superfast Express has 1 AC 1st Class cum AC 2 tier, 2 AC 2 tier, 3 AC 3 tier, 5 Sleeper Class, 5 Unreserved/General and 2 end-on-generator coaches. It does not carry a pantry car https://nwr.indianrailways.gov.in/uploads/files/1552564951029-PR%20140319-II.pdf

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 12455 / 56 Delhi Sarai Rohilla–Bikaner Junction Superfast Express covers the distance of 805km (500miles) in 14 hours 35 mins averaging 55.2km/h in both directions.

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

Routing

12455 / 56 Delhi Sarai Rohilla–Bikaner Junction Superfast Express runs from Delhi Sarai Rohilla via,,, Sri Ganganagar Junction,, to Bikaner Junction.

This train is different from the 12458/57 Bikaner–Delhi Sarai Rohilla Superfast Express which is operated by North Western Railways and runs via utilising ICF coach.

Traction

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

Timings

12455 Delhi Sarai Rohilla–Bikaner Superfast Express leaves Delhi Sarai Rohilla on a daily basis and reaches Bikaner Junction the next day.

12456 Bikaner–Delhi Sarai Rohilla Superfast Express leaves Bikaner Junction on a daily basis and reaches Delhi Sarai Rohilla the next day.

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