Bhusaval–Hazrat Nizamuddin Gondwana Express

Bhusaval–Hazrat Nizamuddin Gondwana Express
Overview
Service type	Superfast Express
Locale	Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh & Delhi
Current operator(s)	Northern Railways
Route
Termini	Bhusaval Junction (BSL) Hazrat Nizamuddin (NZM)
Stops	28
Distance travelled	1,476 km (917 mi)
Average journey time	25 hours 45 minutes as 12405, 24 hours 25 minutes as 12406
Service frequency	Bi-Weekly
Train number(s)	12405 / 12406
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
Observation facilities	Rake sharing with 12409/12410 Raigarh–Hazrat Nizamuddin Gondwana Express
Technical
Rolling stock	LHB coach
Track gauge	1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) broad gauge
Operating speed	58 km/h (36 mph) average including halts

The 12405 / 12406 Bhusaval–Hazrat Nizamuddin Gondwana Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian Railways – Northern Railway zone that runs between Bhusaval Junction and Hazrat Nizamuddin in India.

It operates as train number 12405 from Bhusaval Junction to Hazrat Nizamuddin and as train number 12406 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi.

Coaches

The 12405 / 06 Bhusaval–Hazrat Nizamuddin Gondwana Express has 1 AC 2 tier, 2 AC 3 tier, 13 Sleeper class, 3 General Unreserved and 2 SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) coaches. It does not carry a pantry car.

As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Service

The 12405 Bhusaval–Hazrat Nizamuddin Gondwana Express covers the distance of 1476 kilometres in 25 hours 45 mins (57.32 km/h) and in 24 hours 25 mins as 12406 Hazrat Nizamuddin–Bhusaval Gondwana Express (60.45 km/h).

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.

Routeing

The train runs from Bhusaval Junction via Akola Junction, Badnera, Wardha Junction, Nagpur Junction, Amla Junction, Betul, Itarsi Junction, Bhopal Junction, Bina Junction, Jhansi Junction, Gwalior, Agra Cantonment to Hazrat Nizamuddin.

Traction

As the entire route is fully electrified, it is hauled by a Bhusaval-based WAP-4 or Tughlakabad-based WAP-7 locomotive on its entire journey.

Timings

12405 Bhusaval–Hazrat Nizamuddin Gondwana Express leaves Bhusaval Junction every Tuesday and Sunday at 05:40 hrs IST and reaches Hazrat Nizamuddin at 07:25 hrs IST the next day.
12406 Hazrat Nizamuddin–Bhusaval Gondwana Express leaves Hazrat Nizamuddin every Friday and Sunday at 15:25 hrs IST and reaches Bhusaval Junction at 15:50 hrs IST the next day.

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 12409/12410 Raigarh–Hazrat Nizamuddin Gondwana Express.

References

External links

"Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry". indianrail.gov.in. Archived from the original on 8 April 2014. Retrieved 2014-04-05.
"IRCTC Online Passenger Reservation System". irctc.co.in. Archived from the original on 3 March 2007. Retrieved 5 April 2014.
"[IRFCA] Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet". IRFCA. Retrieved 5 April 2014.

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Defunct lines revived / under revival	Nagpur Chhattisgarh Railway Barsi Light Railway
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Railway divisions	Bhusawal Pune
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See also	Indian Railways Ahmedabad–Prayagraj (Allahabad) Weekly Superfast Express Bholu (mascot) Urban rail transit in India Delhi–Mumbai Industrial Corridor Project Mumbai–Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor Bhor Ghat

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Manufacturing units and workshops	Banaras Locomotive Works Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala Modern Coach Factory, Raebareli
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