The 12947 / 12948 Azimabad Express is a Superfast Express train running between two capital cities of Ahmedabad in Gujarat and Patna in Bihar. "Azimabad" was the old name of Patna during the later Mughal period.

Azimabad Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
LocaleGujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh & Bihar
First service19 February 2007; 17 years ago (2007-02-19)
Current operator(s)Western Railway
Route
TerminiAhmedabad Junction (ADI)
Patna Junction (PNBE)
Stops18
Distance travelled1,762 km (1,095 mi)
Average journey time30 hrs 30 mins
Service frequencyBi-weekly
Train number(s)12947 / 12948
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering,
E-catering
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesAvailable
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed60 km/h (37 mph) average with halts.

Service

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It operates as train number 12947 from Ahmedabad Junction to Patna Junction and as train number 12948 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh & Bihar. The train covers the distance of 1,773 km (1,102 mi) in 30 hours approximately, at a speed of (57 km/h (35 mph)).

As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Coaches

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Azimabad runs with standard LHB 22 coaches AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, General & SLR. No pantry car is routinely available but may be attached.[1]

Loco 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
  EOG GEN GEN A1 B1 B2 B3 B4 S1 S10 S9 S8 S7 S6 S5 S4 S3 S2 S11 GEN GEN EOG

Routeing

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The 12947/12948 Azimabad Express runs from Ahmedabad Junction via Anand Junction, Chhayapuri (Vadodara), Ratlam Junction, Kota Junction, Sawai Madhopur Junction, Gangapur City, Agra Fort, Tundla, Kanpur Central, Allahabad Junction, Mughalsarai Junction, Ara Junction, Danapur to Patna Junction.

Traction

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As the route is fully electrified, a Vadodara-based WAP-7 (HOG)-equipped locomotive hauls the train.

Rake sharing

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The train shares its rake with;

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "W. RLY ATTACHED EXTRA COACHES IN 12 PAIRS OF TRAINS". Western Railways. 19 October 2015.
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