| Jamnagar–Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Superfast Express | |
| Type: | Superfast |
| Operator: | Northern Railway zone |
| Start: | (JAM) |
| Stops: | 31 |
| End: | (SDVK) |
| Distance: | 2068km (1,285miles) |
| Journeytime: | 32 hrs 30 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: | 12477/12478 |
The 12477/12478 Jamnagar–Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Superfast Express is a Superfast train of the Indian Railways connecting Jamnagar Junction in Gujarat and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra of Jammu and Kashmir. It is currently being operated with 12477/12478 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1] [2] [3]
The train has Modern LHB rakes with a maximum speed of 130 km/h. The train consists of 22 coaches :
The 12477/Jamnagar–Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Superfast Express has an average speed of 62 km/h and covers 2068 km in 33 hrs 25 mins.
The 12478/Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra–Jamnagar Superfast Express has an average speed of 63 km/h and covers 2068 km in 32 hrs 50 mins.
The important halts of the train are:
| Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Departure day | Arrival station | Arrival time | Arrival day | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12477 | JAM | Jamnagar | 08:15 AM | Wednesday | Katra | 17:40 PM | Thursday | |
| 12478 | SVDK | Katra | 09:55 AM | Sunday | Jamnagar | 18:45 PM | Monday |
Both trains are hauled by a Vatva Loco Shed-based WDM 3A or Sabarmati based WDP-4D diesel locomotive from Jamnagar to Ahmedabad and from Ahmedabad it is hauled by WAP-7 of Vadodara or Ghaziabad based electric locomotive up till Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra and vice versa.
This train shares its rake with