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Indore–Jaipur Superfast Express

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Indore–Jaipur Superfast Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
LocaleMadhya Pradesh, & Rajasthan
First service5 August 1997; 27 years ago (1997-08-05)
Current operator(s)North Western Railways
Route
TerminiIndore Junction (INDB)
Jaipur Junction (JP)
Stops7
Distance travelled600 km (373 mi)
Average journey time9 hours 55 minutes
Service frequencyBi-weekly
Train number(s)12973 / 12974
On-board services
Class(es)AC First Class, AC II Tier, AC III Tier, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Auto-rack arrangementsAvailable
Catering facilitiesAvailable
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesAvailable
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed60 km/h (37 mph) average with halts

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.

Coach composition

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The train consists of 21 coaches:

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

Service

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

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

Route and halts

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The important halts of the train are :

Schedule

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Train number Station code Departure station Departure time Departure day Arrival station Arrival time Arrival day
12973 INDB Indore Junction 22:25 PM Mon,Sat Jaipur Junction 08:20 AM Sun,Tue
12974 JP Jaipur Junction 21:05 PM Sun,Fri Indore Junction 07:10 AM Mon,Sat

Traction

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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

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  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.