Garbha Superfast Express

Garbha Superfast Express
Overview
Service type Superfast
Status Operating
Locale Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand & West Bengal
Current operator(s) Western Railways
Route
Start Gandhidham
Stops 15
End Howrah
Distance travelled 2,510 km (1,560 mi)
Average journey time 44 h 5 min (for 12937),41 h 45 min (for 12938)
Service frequency Weekly
Train number(s) 12937/12938
On-board services
Class(es) AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper, General
Seating arrangements Available
Sleeping arrangements Available
Technical
Track gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed 54 km/h (34 mph) average with halts
Route map

The Garbha Superfast Express is a superfast train running between Gandhidham and Howrah Junction.

Coaches

The Garbha Superfast Express has AC 1st Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class and General Unreserved coaches. As with most train services in India, Coach Composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.[1]

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Service

The Garbha Superfast Express covers the distance of 2,510 km in 44 h 5 min as 12937; 41 h 45 min as 12938.

Traction

A Vatva or Ratlam based WDM-3A or WDM-3D hauls the train from Gandhidham to Ahmedabad after which a Vadodara-based WAP-4E hauls the train for the remainder of its journey until Howrah.

References

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