Dadar–Ekta Nagar Superfast Express

The 12927/12928 Dadar–Ekta Nagar Superfast Express is a Superfast train belonging to Indian Railways that runs between Dadar Western and Ekta Nagar in India. It is a daily service. It operates as train number 12927 from Dadar Western to Ekta Nagar and as train number 12928 in the reverse direction.[2][3][4] Before being extended to Ekta Nagar, this train regularly ran between Mumbai Central and Vadodara as Vadodara Express.

Dadar–Ekta Nagar Superfast Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
LocaleMaharashtra & Gujarat
First service
  • Inaugural :- 1 June 1976 (1976-06-01),
  • Extension :- 17 January 2021 (2021-01-17) (extended to Ekta Nagar)[1]
Current operator(s)Western Railways
Route
TerminiDadar Western (DDR)
Ekta Nagar (EKNR)
Stops7
Distance travelled387 km (240 mi)
Average journey time6 hours 10 minutes
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)12927/12928
On-board services
Class(es)AC 1st Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesNo pantry car
Observation facilitiesRake sharing with 12961/12962 Avantika Express
Baggage facilitiesAvailable
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed130 km/h (81 mph) maximum,
62 km/h (39 mph) average including halts

Coach composition

The train has LHB rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 21 coaches:

  • 1 AC I Class
  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 6 AC III Tier
  • 8 Sleeper coaches
  • 4 General Unreserved
  • 1 EOG cum Luggage Rake

Service

12927/Dadar - Ekta Nagar Superfast Express has an average speed of 69 km/h and covers 387 km in 5 hrs 36 mins.

12928/Ekta Nagar - Dadar Superfast Express has an average speed of 60 km/h and covers 387 km in 6 hrs 25 mins.

Route & Halts

The important halts of the train are:

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed based WAP-7 locomotive on its entire journey.

Direction reversal

The train reverses its direction 2 times at;

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 12961/12962 Avantika Express.

References
  1. "Trains to SoU gets in-principle approval from railway board | Vadodara News". Times of India.
  2. "8 trains to Statue of Unity: PM Modi flags off trains to boost connectivity and tourism". 17 January 2021.
  3. "12927/Dadar Western - Ekta Nagar SF Express". India Rail Info.
  4. "12928/Ekta Nagar - Dadar Western SF Express". India Rail Info.
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