The 12987 / 12988 Ajmer–Sealdah Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian Railways that runs between Ajmer Junction and Sealdah in India.
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast Express |
| Locale | Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand & West Bengal |
| First service | 12 September 2009 |
| Current operator(s) | North Western Railway |
| Route | |
| Termini | Ajmer Junction (AII) Sealdah (SDAH) |
| Stops | 21 |
| Distance travelled | 1,647 km (1,023 mi) |
| Average journey time | 26 hours 45 minutes |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 12987 / 12988 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, AC 3 tier economy, Sleeper class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | Available |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Other facilities | Below the seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 62 km/h (39 mph) average including halts. 130 km/h (80 mph) maximum permissible speed. |
It operates as train number 12988 from Ajmer Junction to Sealdah and as train number 12987 in the reverse direction.
Service
editThe 12988 Ajmer–Sealdah Superfast Express covers the distance of 1642 kilometres in 27 h 5 min (60.6 km/h) and in 26 h 45 min (62 km/h) as 12987 Sealdah–Ajmer Superfast Express.
As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Route and halts
editThe 12988 / 12987 Ajmer–Sealdah Superfast Express runs from Ajmer Junction via Jaipur Junction, Agra Fort, Kanpur Central, Allahabad Junction, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay Jn., Sasaram, Gaya Junction, Dhanbad Junction, Asansol, Durgapur to Sealdah.
Traction
editBoth trains are hauled by a Howrah Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Ajmer Junction to Sealdah, and vice versa.
Coach composition
edit- 2 AC II Tier
- 6 AC III Tier
- 2 AC III Tier Economy
- 1 PC – Pantry car
- 5 Sleeper coaches
- 4 General
- 2 End-on Generators
| Loco | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EOG | GEN | GEN | S1 | S2 | S3 | S4 | S5 | M1 | M2 | PC | B6 | B5 | B4 | B3 | B2 | B1 | A2 | A1 | GEN | GEN | EOG |