Valsad–Dahod Intercity Superfast Express
The 12929 / 12930 Valsad - Dahod Intercity Superfast Express is a superfast train of the Indian Railways connecting Valsad and Dahod of Gujarat. It is currently being operated with 12929/12930 train numbers on a daily basis.[1][2][3]
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| Overview | |||||
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| Service type | Intercity Superfast | ||||
| Locale | Gujarat | ||||
| Current operator(s) | Western Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Start | Valsad (BL) | ||||
| Stops | 17 | ||||
| End | Dahod (DHD) | ||||
| Distance travelled | 345 km (214 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 6 hours 10 minutes | ||||
| Service frequency | Daily | ||||
| Train number(s) | 12929 / 12930 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC Chair Car, General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | No | ||||
| Catering facilities | No | ||||
| Observation facilities | Large windows | ||||
| Other facilities | Below the seats | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | LHB Coaches | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 56 km/h (35 mph) average including halts | ||||
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This train was previously running between Valsad and Vadodara Junction, but the train was extended up to Dahod by Ministry of Railways in 2011.[4][5]
Coach Composition
The train has standard rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 20 coaches :
- 2 Luggage cum Brake vans
- 19 General Unreserved
Service
The 12929/Valsad - Dahod Intercity Superfast Express has an average speed of 56 km/hr and covers 345 km in 6 hrs 10 mins.
The 12930/Dahod - Valsad Intercity Superfast Express has an average speed of 56 km/hr and covers 345 km in 6 hrs 15 mins. It has punctuality ratio around 60-70%.
Gallery
Valsad - Dahod Intercity Express: FC Coach
Valsad - Dahod Intercity Express: General Coach
Valsad - Dahod Intercity Express: Generator Car
Route & Halts
The important halts of the train are:
Schedule
| Train Number | Station Code | Departure Station | Departure Time | Departure Day | Arrival Station | Arrival Time | Arrival Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12929 | BL | Valsad | 07:15 AM | Daily | Dahod | 13:25 PM | Daily |
| 12930 | DHD | Dahod | 14:50 PM | Daily | Valsad | 21:05 PM | Daily |
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Vadodara Locomotive Shed based WAP-5 or WAP-7 electric locomotive.
External links
References
- "The composition of the following trains will be changed w.e.f 1st October 2015"
- CHANGE IN COMPOSITION OF 2 WR TRAINS
- "सूरत / अजमेर-वलसाड में रेलवे लेगी मेगा ब्लॉक; 221 ट्रेनें आधा घंटे से ज्यादा लेट चलेंगी". Dainik Bhasker.
- "WR Extends of Valsad – Vadodara Intercity Express upto Dahod". Western Railway.
- "Several trains proposed in Railway Budget:2011". Times of India.