The 12403 / 12404 Prayagraj–Lalgarh Express is a Superfast train belonging to Indian Railways that runs between Prayagraj Junction and Lalgarh Junction in India. It is a daily service serving the states of Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan.
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 1 July 2007 |
| Current operator(s) | North Central Railway |
| Route | |
| Termini | Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ) Lalgarh Junction (LGH) |
| Stops | 27 |
| Distance travelled | 1,183 km (735 mi) |
| Average journey time | 21 hours 15 minutes |
| Service frequency | 4 days a week |
| Train number(s) | 12403 / 12404 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC first, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | On-board catering, E-catering |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Baggage facilities | Available |
| Other facilities | Below the seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 130 km/h (81 mph) maximum, 60 km/h (37 mph) average including halts. |
It operates as train number 12403 from Prayagraj Junction to Lalgarh Junction and as train number 12404 in the reverse direction.
Previously it used to run till Mathura Junction but now is extended till Jaipur and then Lalgarh Junction.
Coaches
editIt has 1 AC 1st Class cum AC 2 tier, 1 AC 2 tier, 2 AC 3 tier, 8 Sleeper class, 7 General class coaches with a total of 19 coaches. As with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service
editIt is a daily train and covers the distance of 782 kilometres in 13 hours 20 mins as 12403 Prayagraj–Jaipur Express (58.94 km/h) and 13 hours 35 mins as 12404 Jaipur–Prayagraj Express (57.07 km/h).
Traction
editAs the route is now fully electrified, it is hauled by a Kanpur Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from end to end.
Routeing
editThe 12403 / 12404 Allahabad–Jaipur Express runs from Prayagraj Junction via Kanpur Central, Jhinjhak, Etawah Junction, Agra Cantonment, Mathura Junction, Alwar, Bandikui Junction, Jaipur Junction, Sikar Junction, Churu Junction, Ratangarh Junction, Bikaner Junction to Lalgarh Junction.
Coach composition
editThe coach composition of the train is
- 1 AC I Tier + II Tier (hybrid)
- 2 AC II Tier
- 6 AC III Tier
- 2 AC III Economy
- 5 Sleeper coaches
- 4 General
- 2 Seating Luggage rake/parcel van
| Loco | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EOG | GEN | GEN | S1 | S2 | S3 | A1 | A2 | H1 | M1 | M2 | B1 | B2 | B3 | B4 | B5 | B6 | S4 | S5 | GEN | GEN | EOG |
Timing
edit- 12403 – Leaves Prayagraj Junction daily at night 11:10 PM and reaches Lalgarh Junction next day at afternoon 12:10 PM IST.
- 12404 – leaves Lalgarh Junction every day at 3:20 PM IST and reaches Prayagraj Junction in early morning 4:45 AM IST.
External links
edit- Prayagraj–Jaipur Express India Rail Info