Azimabad Superfast Express
 | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| Status | Operating |
| Locale | Gujarat, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh & Bihar |
| First service | 19 February 2007 |
| Current operator(s) | Western Railways |
| Route | |
| Start | Ahmedabad junction |
| Stops | 16 |
| End | Patna junction |
| Distance travelled | 1,773 km (1,102 mi) |
| Average journey time | 31 hrs 00 mins(for 12937), 30 hrs 05 mins(for 12948) |
| Service frequency | Bi-weekly(Departs M→W,W→F) (Arrivals W→F,F→S) |
| Train number(s) | 12947/12948 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper, General |
| Seating arrangements | Available |
| Sleeping arrangements | Available |
| Observation facilities | Rake Sharing with 19419/20 Chennai Central−Ahmedabad Express |
| Technical | |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 57 km/h (35 mph) average with halts |
The Azimabad Superfast Express is a superfast train running between two capital city of Gujarat in Ahmedabad and Bihar in Patna. "Azimabad" was old name of patna city during later Mughal period.
Service
It operates as train number 12947 from Ahmedabad Junction to Patna Junction and as train number 12948 in the reverse direction serving the states of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh & Bihar. The train covers the distance of 1,773 km (1,102 mi) in 30 hours approximately at a speed of (57 km/h (35 mph)).
As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Coaches
Azimabad runs with 23 coaches AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier,General & SLR. No pantry car available but soon attached.[1]
| Loco | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | SLR | GEN | GEN | S1 | S2 | S3 | S4 | S5 | S6 | S7 | S8 | S9 | S10 | S11 | S12 | B4 | B3 | B2 | B1 | A1 | GEN | GEN | SLR |
Routeing
The 12947/48 Azimabad Superfast Express runs from Ahmedabad Junction via Vadodara Junction, Ratlam Junction, Sawai Madhopur Junction, Agra Fort, Kanpur Central, Allahabad Junction, Mughalsarai Junction to Patna Junction.[2]
Traction
As the route is fully electrified, a Vadodara Junction based WAP-4E pulls the train upto its destination.
See also
References
External Links
- 12947 Azimabad Express at India Rail Info
- 12948 Azimabad Express at India Rail Info