| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| Locale | Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat & Maharashtra |
| Current operator(s) | North Western Railways |
| Route | |
| Termini | Bandra Terminus (BDTS) Udaipur City (UDZ) |
| Stops | 16 |
| Distance travelled | 945 km (587 mi) |
| Average journey time | 16 hours 40 minutes |
| Service frequency | Tri-weekly |
| Train number(s) | 12995 / 12996 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | On-board catering E-catering |
| Baggage facilities | Available |
| Other facilities | Below he seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | ICF coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 110 km/h (68 mph) maximum, 56 km/h (35 mph) average including halts |
The 12995 Bandra Terminus–Udaipur Express is a Superfast train of Indian Railways running between Bandra Terminus in Mumbai and Udaipur City in Rajasthan.
It operates as train number 12995 Bandra Terminus to Udaipur City and as train number 12996 in the reverse direction. It is currently being operated with 12995/12996 train numbers on tri-weekly basis.[1][2]
It remains cancelled till date from 2020 Covid-19 pandemic
Coaches
The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of the following coaches:
- AC II Tier
- AC III Tier
- Sleeper Coaches
- General Unreserved
- Seating cum Luggage Rake
As with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service
- 12995 Bandra Terminus–Udaipur Express covers the distance of 945 kilometres in 16 hours 40 mins (57 km/h).
- 12996 Udaipur–Bandra Terminus Express covers the distance of 945 kilometres in 16 hours 45 mins (56 km/h).
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
The important halts of the train are:
Schedule
| Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Departure day | Arrival station | Arrival time | Arrival day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12995 | BDTS | Bandra Terminus | 23:25 PM | Tue,Thu,Sat | Udaipur City | 14:55 AM | Sun,Wed,Fri |
| 12996 | UDZ | Udaipur City | 21:35 PM | Sun,Wed,Fri | Bandra Terminus | 14:20 PM | Mon,Thu,Sat |
Traction
This train is hauled by a Ratlam / Abu Road-based WDM-3A from Udaipur City till Chittaurgarh Junction after which a Bhagat Ki Kothi-based WDP-4D takes over until Ratlam Junction after which a Vadodara-based WAP-4E hauls the train until Bandra Terminus.
References
- ↑ "12995/Bandra Terminus - Udaipur City Superfast Express". India Rail Info.
- ↑ "12996/Udaipur City - Bandra Terminus Superfast Express". India Rail Info.