Raigarh–Gondia Jan Shatabdi Express Explained

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Raigarh – Gondia
Jan Shatabdi Express
Type:Superfast Express, Jan Shatabdi Express
Locale:Chhattisgarh & Maharashtra
Operator:South East Central Railways (SECR)
Start: (RIG)
Stops:13
End: (G)
Distance:414km (257miles)
Journeytime:07 hours 05 minutes
Frequency:Six days a week
Class:AC Chair Car, Second Class seating
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:No
Catering:No pantry car attached
E-catering available
Baggage:Overhead racks
Trainnumber:12069 / 12070
Speed:110km/h maximum,
59km/h average including halts

The 12069 / 12070 Raigarh - Gondia Jan Shatabdi Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian RailwaysSouth East Central Railway zone that runs between and in India.

It operates as train number 12069 from Raigarh to Gondia Junction and as train number 12070 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh.

Coaches

The 12069 / 70 Raigarh–Gondia Jan Shatabdi Express has 4 AC Chair Car, 13 Second Class seating and 2 Second Jan Chair cum Guard coaches. It does not carry a pantry car.

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 12069 / 70 Raigarh–Gondia Jan Shatabdi Express covers the distance of 414 kilometres in 07 hours 00 mins (59.14 km/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.

Routeing

The 12069/12070 Raigarh–Gondia Jan Shatabdi Express runs from Raigarh via,,,,,,, to Gondia Junction.

Traction

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

Timings

12069 Raigarh–Gondia Jan Shatabdi Express leaves Raigarh every day except Sunday at 06:10 hrs IST and reaches Gondia Junction at 13:25 hrs IST the same day.

12070 Gondia–Raigarh Jan Shatabdi Express leaves Gondia Junction every day except Sunday at 15:00 hrs IST and reaches Raigarh at 22:00 hrs IST the same day.

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