Indore–Jaipur Superfast Express

The 12973/12974 Indore - Jaipur Superfast Express is a superfast train which runs between Indore Junction and Jaipur Junction. It is currently being operated with 12973/12974 train numbers on bi-weekly basis.

Indore - Jaipur Superfast Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
LocaleMadhya Pradesh, Rajasthan
First serviceAugust 5, 1997 (1997-08-05)
Current operator(s)North Western Railways
Route
StartIndore Junction
Stops7
EndJaipur Junction
Distance travelled600 km (370 mi)(Indore)
Average journey time9 hours 55 minutes
Service frequencyBi-weekly
On-board services
Class(es)AC First Class, AC II Tier, AC III Tier, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsAvailable
Sleeping arrangementsAvailable
Auto-rack arrangementsAvailable
Catering facilitiesAvailable
Observation facilitiesLHB coaches
Baggage facilitiesAvailable
Technical
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed60 km/h (37 mph) (average with halts)

Coach Composition

The train consists of 21 coaches :

  • 1 AC First Class
  • 2 AC II Tier
  • 4 AC III Tier
  • 8 Sleepar Class
  • 4 General Unreserved
  • 2 End On Generator

Service

The 12973/Indore - Jaipur Superfast Express has an average speed of 61 km/hr and covers 600 km in 9 hrs 55 mins.[1][2]

The 12974/Jaipur - Indore Superfast Express has an average speed of 60 km/hr and covers 600 km in 10 hrs 05 mins.[3]

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are :

Schedule
Train NumberStation CodeDeparture StationDeparture TimeDeparture DayArrival StationArrival TimeArrival Day
12973INDBIndore Junction22:25 PMMon,SatJaipur Junction08:20 AMSun,Tue
12974JPJaipur Junction21:05 PMSun,FriIndore Junction07:10 AMMon,Sat

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Vadodara Locomotive Shed based WAP-5 or WAP-4E electric locomotive between Indore Junction and Sawai Madhopur Junction. After Sawai Madhopur Junction, both trains are hauled by a Bhagat Ki Kothi Diesel Loco Shed based WDP-4D or WDP-4B or WDP-4 up to Jaipur Junction and vice versa.

References
  1. "12973/Indore - Jaipur SF Express". India Rail Info.
  2. "SOME MORE WR TRAINS CANCELLED / DIVERTED / SHORT TERMINATED DUE TO GUJJAR AGITATION". Western Railway.
  3. "12974/Jaipur - Indore SF Express". India Rail Info.
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