Valsad–Vadodara Intercity Superfast Express Explained

Valsad–Vadodara Intercity Superfast Express
Type:Superfast Express
Locale:Gujarat
Operator:Western Railway
Start: (BL)
Stops:11
End: (BRC)
Distance:199km (124miles)
Journeytime:03 hours 20 minutes
Frequency:Daily
Class:AC Chair Car, Second Seating, General Unreserved
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:No
Autorack:Overhead racks
Catering:No
Observation:Large windows
Otherfacilities:Below the seats
Stock:LHB coach
Trainnumber:12929 / 12930
Speed: average including halts

The 12929 / 12930 Valsad–Vadodara Intercity Superfast Express is a Superfast Express train of the Indian Railways connecting and of Gujarat. It is currently being operated with 12929/12930 train numbers on a daily basis.[1] [2] [3]

This train was previously running between Valsad and, but the train was extended up to Dahod by Ministry of Railways in 2011.[4] [5] Currently, it is running upto .[6]

Coach composition

The train has standard rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 22 coaches:

Service

Route & 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
12929 BL Valsad 07:15 AM Daily Vadodara 10:35 AM Daily
12930 BRC Vadodara 17:10 PM Daily Valsad 20:45 PM Daily

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed based WAP-5 / WAP-7 locomotive from end to end.

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with;

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: The composition of the following trains will be changed w.e.f 1st October 2015.
  2. http://www.wr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=2856&id=0,4,268 CHANGE IN COMPOSITION OF 2 WR TRAINS
  3. Web site: सूरत / अजमेर-वलसाड में रेलवे लेगी मेगा ब्लॉक; 221 ट्रेनें आधा घंटे से ज्यादा लेट चलेंगी. Dainik Bhasker.
  4. Web site: WR Extends of Valsad–Vadodara Intercity Express upto Dahod. Western Railway.
  5. Web site: Several trains proposed in Railway Budget:2011. Times of India.
  6. Web site: Indian Railways announces 3 additional fully reserved special trains; Check timings, halts & other details. Financial Express.