Ajmer–Sealdah Express

Ajmer–Sealdah Express
Overview
Service type	Superfast Express
Locale	Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand & West Bengal
First service	12 September 2009
Current operator(s)	North Western Railways
Route
Termini	Ajmer Junction (AII); Sealdah (SDAH)
Stops	20
Distance travelled	1,647 km (1,023 mi)
Average journey time	26 Hours
Service frequency	Daily
Train number(s)	12987 / 12988
On-board services
Class(es)	AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangements	Yes
Sleeping arrangements	Yes
Catering facilities	Available
Observation facilities	Large windows
Technical
Rolling stock	LHB coach
Track gauge	1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed	average including halts.140kmph maximum restricted speed.

The 12987 / 12988 Ajmer–Sealdah Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian Railways that runs between Ajmer Junction and Sealdah in India.

It operates as train number 12988 from Ajmer Junction to Sealdah and as train number 12987 in the reverse direction.This train usually have a competition between Howrah Jodhpur Superfast Express and with Howrah Bikaner Superfast Express.Thus this train usually overtakes both Jodhpur and Bikaner Superfast Express. This train is also widely regarded as one of the most premium train on its route and also one of the most respected train along with Jodhpur Superfast Express.Usually its maximum speed is 140kmph and average speed including halts is 62kmph

Service

The 12988 Ajmer–Sealdah Superfast Express covers the distance of 1642 kilometres in 26hrs (62kmph including halts speed) and as 12987 Sealdah–Ajmer Superfast Express.

As the average speed of the train is above 60km/h, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

12987 Sealdah–Ajmer Superfast Express – Sleeper coach

Route & Halts

The 12988 / 12987 Ajmer–Sealdah Superfast Express runs from Ajmer Junction via Jaipur Junction, Agra Fort, Kanpur Central, Allahabad Junction, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay Jn.,Sasaram,Gaya Junction, Dhanbad Junction, Asansol, Durgapur to Sealdah.

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Howrah-based WAP-7 (HOG)-equipped locomotive from Ajmer Junction to Sealdah, and vice versa.

Coach composition

2 AC II Tier
6 AC III Tier
1 PC – Pantry car
7 Sleeper coaches
4 General
2 End-on Generators

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	S1	S2	S3	S4	S5	S6	S7	S8	S9	S10	S11	PC	B3	B2	B1	A1	GEN	GEN	EOG

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