Indore–Jaipur Superfast Express Explained

Indore–Jaipur Superfast Express
Type:Superfast
Locale:Madhya Pradesh, & Rajasthan
Operator:North Western Railways
Start: (INDB)
Stops:7
End: (JP)
Distance:600km (400miles)
Journeytime:9 hours 55 minutes
Frequency:Bi-weekly
Class:AC First Class, AC II Tier, AC III Tier, General Unreserved
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:No
Autorack:Available
Catering:Available
Observation:Large windows
Baggage:Available
Stock:LHB coach
Trainnumber:12973 / 12974
Speed:60km/h average with halts

The 12973 / 12974 Indore–Jaipur Superfast Express is a Superfast train which runs between and . It is currently being operated with 12973/12974 train numbers on bi-weekly basis.

Coach composition

The train consists of 21 coaches:

Service

12973/Indore–Jaipur Superfast Express has an average speed of 61 km/h and covers 600 km in 9 hrs 55 mins.[1] [2]

12974/Jaipur–Indore Superfast Express has an average speed of 60 km/h and covers 600 km in 10 hrs 05 mins.[3]

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
12973 INDB Indore Junction 22:25 PM Mon,Sat Jaipur Junction 08:20 AM Sun,Tue
12974 JP Jaipur Junction 21:05 PM Sun,Fri Indore Junction 07:10 AM Mon,Sat

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Vadodara Locomotive Shed-based WAP-5 or WAP-4E electric locomotive between Indore Junction and . After, both trains are hauled by a Bhagat Ki Kothi Diesel Loco Shed-based WDP-4D or WDP-4B or WDP-4 up to Jaipur Junction and vice versa.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 12973/Indore - Jaipur SF Express. India Rail Info.
  2. Web site: SOME MORE WR TRAINS CANCELLED / DIVERTED / SHORT TERMINATED DUE TO GUJJAR AGITATION. Western Railway.
  3. Web site: 12974/Jaipur - Indore SF Express. India Rail Info.