Valsad–Vadodara Intercity Superfast Express

The 12929 / 12930 Valsad–Vadodara Intercity Superfast Express is a Superfast Express train of the Indian Railways connecting Valsad and Vadodara of Gujarat. It is currently being operated with 12929/12930 train numbers on a daily basis.[1][2][3]

Valsad–Vadodara Intercity Superfast Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast Express
LocaleGujarat
First service1 July 1992; 32 years ago (1992-07-01)
Current operator(s)Western Railway
Route
TerminiValsad (BL)
Vadodara (BRC)
Stops11
Distance travelled199 km (124 mi)
Average journey time03 hours 20 minutes
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)12929 / 12930
On-board services
Class(es)AC Chair Car, Second Seating, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Auto-rack arrangementsOverhead racks
Catering facilitiesNo
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed56 km/h (35 mph) average including halts
Route map

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] Currently, it is running upto Vadodara Junction.[6]

Coach composition

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The train has standard rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 22 coaches:

  • 2 Luggage cum Brake vans
  • 2 AC Chair Car
  • 10 Second Seating
  • 8 General Unreserved

Service

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  • 12929/Valsad–Vadodara Intercity Superfast Express has an average speed of 60 km/h and covers 199 km in 3 hrs 20 mins.
  • 12930/Vadodara–Valsad Intercity Superfast Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 199 km in 3 hrs 35 mins.

Route & 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
12929 BL Valsad 07:15 AM Daily Vadodara 10:35 AM Daily
12930 BRC Vadodara 17:10 PM Daily Valsad 20:45 PM Daily

Traction

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Both trains are hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed based WAP-5 / WAP-7 locomotive from end to end.

Rake sharing

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The train shares its rake with;

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References

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  1. ^ "The composition of the following trains will be changed w.e.f 1st October 2015".
  2. ^ CHANGE IN COMPOSITION OF 2 WR TRAINS
  3. ^ "सूरत / अजमेर-वलसाड में रेलवे लेगी मेगा ब्लॉक; 221 ट्रेनें आधा घंटे से ज्यादा लेट चलेंगी". Dainik Bhasker.
  4. ^ "WR Extends of Valsad–Vadodara Intercity Express upto Dahod". Western Railway.
  5. ^ "Several trains proposed in Railway Budget:2011". Times of India.
  6. ^ "Indian Railways announces 3 additional fully reserved special trains; Check timings, halts & other details". Financial Express.