Jaipur–Mysore Superfast Express

The 12975 / 12976 Jaipur–Mysore Superfast Express is Superfast Express train belonging to Indian Railways that runs between Jaipur Junction and Mysore Junction in India.

Jaipur–Mysore Superfast Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast Express
LocaleRajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh & Karnataka
First service2 September 2000 (2000-09-02)
Current operator(s)North Western Railways
Route
TerminiJaipur (JP)
Mysore Junction (MYS)
Stops40
Distance travelled2,479 km (1,540 mi)
Average journey time44 hours 00 minutes
Service frequencyBi-weekly
Train number(s)12975 / 12976
On-board services
Class(es)AC 1st Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesAvailable
Observation facilitiesRake sharing with 19713/19714 Jaipur–Secunderabad Express
Baggage facilitiesAvailable
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed110 km/h (68 mph) maximum
56 km/h (35 mph) average including halts
Route map

It operates as train number 12976 from Jaipur Junction to Mysore Junction and as train number 12975 in the reverse direction.

Coaches

12975/12976 Jaipur–Mysore Superfast Express presently has 1 AC 1st Class cum AC 2 tier, 2 AC 2 tier, 5 AC 3 tier, 11 Sleeper class, 4 General Unreserved coaches & 1 Pantry Car coach.

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

Service

12976 Jaipur–Mysore Superfast Express covers the distance of 2479 kilometres in 44 hours 00 mins (56.34 km/h) and in 44 hours 55 mins (55.19 km/h) as 12975 Mysore–Jaipur Superfast Express.

As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Direction reversal

The train reverses its direction 3 times during its journey at;

Routing

The train runs from Jaipur Junction via Durgapura, Sawai Madhopur, Kota Junction, Nagda, Ujjain Junction, Bhopal Junction, Itarsi Junction, Nagpur, Sewagram, Balharshah, Kazipet, Kacheguda, Kurnool City, Dhone, Guntakal, Dharmavaram, Bangalore City to Mysore Junction.

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 19713/19714 Jaipur–Secunderabad Express.

Traction

It is hauled by 4 locomotives during its run. A Bhagat Ki Kothi-based WDP-4 / WDP-4B / WDP-4D locomotive hauls the train between Jaipur Junction & Sawai Madhopur Junction after which a Lallaguda-based WAP-7 locomotive takes over until Kacheguda handing over to Krishnarajapuram based WDP-4D locomotive till Guntakal Junction and from Guntakal Junction, a Vijayawada-based WAP-4 locomotive takes over the remaining journey up to Mysore Junction

Time Table

  • 12976 Jaipur–Mysore Superfast Express leaves Jaipur Junction every Monday & Wednesday at 19:35 hrs IST and reaches Mysore Junction at 16:20 hrs IST on the 3rd day.
  • 12975 Mysore–Jaipur Superfast Express leaves Mysore Junction every Thursday & Saturday at 10:15 hrs IST and reaches Jaipur Junction at 06:15 hrs IST on the 3rd day.

References

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