Bandra Terminus–Udaipur Express

The 12995 Bandra Terminus–Udaipur Express is a Superfast train of Indian Railways running between Bandra Terminus in Mumbai and Udaipur City in Rajasthan.

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

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]

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 & Halts

The important halts of the train are:

Schedule
Train numberStation codeDeparture stationDeparture timeDeparture dayArrival stationArrival timeArrival day
12995BDTSBandra Terminus23:25 PMTue,Thu,SatUdaipur City14:55 AMSun,Wed,Fri
12996UDZUdaipur City21:35 PMSun,Wed,FriBandra Terminus14:20 PMMon,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
  1. "12995/Bandra Terminus - Udaipur City Superfast Express". India Rail Info.
  2. "12996/Udaipur City - Bandra Terminus Superfast Express". India Rail Info.


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