Dayodaya Express

The 12181 / 12182 Dayodaya Express is a Superfast Express train service running between Jabalpur Junction of Jabalpur in Eastern Madhya Pradesh and Ajmer Junction of Rajasthan. The Train initially ran between Jabalpur and Jaipur, later it was extended to Ajmer. It was named 'Dayodaya' on Shri Dayodaya Tirth in Jabalpur.

Dayodaya Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service1 April 2003 (2003-04-01)
Current operator(s)West Central Railways
Route
TerminiJabalpur Junction (JBP)
Ajmer Junction (AII)
Stops20
Distance travelled1,028 km (639 mi)
Average journey time17 hours 15 mins
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)12181 / 12182
On-board services
Class(es)AC First, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering
E-catering
Observation facilitiesRake sharing with 12191/12192 Jabalpur–H.Nizamuddin Express
Technical
Rolling stockICF coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed59 km/h (37 mph) average including halts
Route map

Service

  • 12181 Dayodaya Express covers total journey of 1021 kilometers. At 21:00 it departs from Jabalpur Junction and at 14:20 it arrives at Ajmer Junction.
  • 12182 Dayodaya Express covers total journey of 1022 kilometers. At 15:25 it departs from Ajmer Junction and at 08:35 it arrives at Jabalpur Junction. 

Route & Halts

Traction

It is hauled by a Tughlakabad-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from AII till KOTA. From KOTA till JBP it is hauled by a Itarsi-based WAP-7 electric locomotive and vice versa.

Direction reversal

The train reverses its direction 2 times :-

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 12191/12192 Jabalpur–H.Nizamuddin Express.

See also


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