Ziyarat Express Explained

Ziyarat Express
Type:Superfast
Locale:Bihar, Uttar Pradesh & Rajasthan
Operator:East Central Railways
Start: (RJPB)
Stops:13
End: (AII)
Distance:1307km (812miles)
Journeytime:20 hours 25 minutes as 12395,
23 hours 10 minutes as 12396.
Frequency:Weekly
Class:AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:Available
Observation:Large windows
Baggage:No
Stock:LHB coach
Trainnumber:12395 / 12396
Speed:130km/h maximum,
63km/h average including halts

The 12395 / 12396 Ziyarat Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian RailwaysEast Central Railway zone that runs between Rajendra Nagar Terminus and in India.

It operates as train number 12395 from Rajendra Nagar]to Ajmer Junction and as train number 12396 in the reverse direction serving the states of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan.

The word Ziyarat means 'to visit' in Arabic.

Coaches

The 12395 / 12396 Ziyarat Express has 2 AC 2 tier, 1 First AC, 6 AC 3 tier, 1 AC 3 tier Economy, 6 Sleeper Class, 3 General Unreserved and 2 EOG (End On Generator) LHB coach. In addition, it carries a pantry car coach. It runs with LHB coach. 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 12395 Ziyarat Express covers the distance of 1305km (811miles) in 20 hours 25 mins (63.92 km/h) and in 23 hours 10 mins as 12396 Ziyarat Express (56.33 km/h).

As the average speed of the train is above 55km/h, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Route and halts

The 12395 / 12396 Ziyarat Express runs from via,, Ara Junction, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction,,,,,,,,, to .

Traction

The entire route is now fully electrified. It is hauled by a Gomoh Loco Shed based WAP 7 electric locomotive powers the train from up to .

Operation

Rake sharing

The train sharing its rake with 13281/13282 New Tinsukia–Rajendra Nagar Weekly Express.

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