Hapa–Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Superfast Express Explained

Hapa–Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Superfast Express
Type:Superfast
First:
Operator:Northern Railway zone
Start: (HAPA)
Stops:29
End: (SDVK)
Distance:2059km (1,279miles)
Journeytime:32 hrs 45 mins
Frequency:Weekly
Class:AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating:No
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:No
Entertainment:No
Baggage:Below the seats
Stock:2
Trainnumber:12475/12476

The 12475/12476 Hapa–Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Superfast Express is a Superfast train of the Indian Railways connecting in Gujarat and of Jammu and Kashmir. It is currently being operated with 12475/12476 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1] [2] [3] [4]

Coach composition

This train now has new modern LHB rakes replaced by outdated ICF rakes. The train consists of 22 coaches:

Service

The 12475/Hapa–Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Superfast Express has an average speed of 62 km/h and covers 2059 km in 33 hrs 10 mins.

The 12476/Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra–Hapa Superfast Express has an average speed of 63 km/h and covers 2059 km in 32 hrs 35 mins.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

Schedule

Train number Station code Departure station Departure time Departure day Arrival station Arrival time Arrival day
12475 HAPA Hapa 08:30 AM Tuesday Katra 17:40 PM Wednesday
12476 SVDK Katra 09:55 AM Monday Hapa 18:30 PM Tuesday

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Vatva Loco Shed-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive from Hapa to and from Ahmedabad Junction, it is hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed-based WAP-4 electric locomotive or by WAP-7 or WAP-4 of Ghaziabad Loco Shed up till Katra and vice versa.

Rake sharing

This train shares its rake with

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.nr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=5249&did=1457596103716A8982B6F6FE88C3C04927B8A66C1F3DD.web107 Cancellation/Partial Cancellation/Regulation Of Trains Due To Traffic Blocks On Pathankot- Jammu Tawi Section
  2. Web site: Jat quota row: Western Railways cancels 4 train as agitation continues. 2016-02-19.
  3. http://www.wr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=2804&id=0,4,268 WR EXTENDS SEVERAL TRAINS UPTO SHRI MATA VAISHNO DEVI KATRA
  4. http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/ludhiana/northern-railway-extends-12-trains-to-katra/125875.html Northern Railway extends 12 trains to Katra