Bandra Terminus–Udaipur Express

The 12995 / 12996 Bandra Terminus - Udaipur Express is a superfast train of Indian Railways running between Bandra Terminus in Mumbai and Udaipur City in Rajasthan.

Bandra Terminus - Udaipur Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
LocaleRajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat & Maharashtra
Current operator(s)North Western Railways
Route
StartBandra Terminus (BDTS)
Stops18
EndUdaipur City (UDZ)
Distance travelled945 km (587 mi)
Average journey time16 hours 40 minutes
Service frequencyTri-weekly
Train number(s)12995 / 12996
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board Catering
E-Catering
Baggage facilitiesAvailable
Other facilitiesBelow he seats
Technical
Rolling stockICF Coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed110 km/h (68 mph) maximum,
56 km/h (35 mph) average including halts

It operates as train number 12995 Bandra Terminus to Udaipur City and as train number 12996 in the reverse direction. It is currently being operated with 12995/12996 train numbers on tri-weekly basis.[1][2]

This train carries slip coaches of 22995/22996 Bandra Terminus - Ajmer Superfast Express which are attached/detached at Chittaurgarh Junction.

Coaches

The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consist of following coaches :

  • AC II Tier
  • AC III Tier
  • Sleeper Coaches
  • General Unreserved
  • Seating cum Luggage Rake

As with most train services in India, Coach Composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Service

The 12995 Bandra Terminus - Udaipur Express covers the distance of 945 kilometres in 16 hours 40 mins (57 km/hr).

The 12996 Udaipur - Bandra Terminus Express covers the distance of 945 kilometres in 16 hours 45 mins (56 km/hr).

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

Route & Halts

The important halts of the train are:

Schedule
Train NumberStation CodeDeparture StationDeparture TimeDeparture DayArrival StationArrival TimeArrival Day
12995BDTSBandra Terminus16:15 PMSun,Wed,FriUdaipur City08:55 AMMon,Thu,Sat
12996UDZUdaipur City21:35 PMTue,Thu,SatBandra Terminus14:20 PMSun,Wed,Fri

Traction

This train is hauled by a Ratlam / Abu Road based WDM 3A from Udaipur City till Chittaurgarh Junction after which a Bhagat Ki Kothi based WDP 4D takes over until Ratlam after which a Vadodara based WAP 4E hauls the train until Bandra Terminus.

References
  1. "12995/Bandra Terminus - Udaipur City Superfast Express". India Rail Info.
  2. "12996/Udaipur City - Bandra Terminus Superfast Express". India Rail Info.


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