Bandra Terminus–Udaipur Express

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Bandra Terminus–Udaipur Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
LocaleRajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat & Maharashtra
Current operator(s)North Western Railways
Route
TerminiBandra Terminus (BDTS)
Udaipur City (UDZ)
Stops16
Distance travelled945 km (587 mi)
Average journey time16 hours 40 minutes
Service frequencyTri-weekly
Train number(s)12995 / 12996
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
Baggage facilitiesAvailable
Other facilitiesBelow he seats
Technical
Rolling stockICF coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed110 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[edit]

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[edit]

  • 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[edit]

The important halts of the train are:

Schedule[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

  1. ^ "12995/Bandra Terminus - Udaipur City Superfast Express". India Rail Info.
  2. ^ "12996/Udaipur City - Bandra Terminus Superfast Express". India Rail Info.