Parasnath Express
The 12941 / 42 Parasnath Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian Railways Western Zone that runs between Bhavnagar Terminus and Asansol Junction in India.[1]From 20 December, 2022, it runs with highly refurbished LHB coaches.
| Overview | |||||
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| Service type | Superfast | ||||
| First service | 1 July 2001 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | Western Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | Bhavnagar Terminus Asansol Junction | ||||
| Stops | 30 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 2,311 km (1,436 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 40 hours | ||||
| Service frequency | Weekly | ||||
| Train number(s) | 12941 / 12942 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, sleeper class, general unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | Yes | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | LHB coaches | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Electrification | Yes | ||||
| Operating speed | 57 km/h (35 mph) | ||||
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It operates as train number 12941 from Bhavnagar Terminus to Asansol and as train number 12942 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal.
It was originally running between Ahmedabad and Dhanbad. First it was extended from Dhanbad to Asansol and then it was extended from Ahmedabad to Bhavnagar Terminus.
Coaches
The 12941 / 42 Parasnath Express has 2 AC 2-tier, 6 AC 3-tier 8 sleeper class, four general unreserved, one EOG and one SLR (seating with luggage rake). It does not carry a pantry car coach.[2]
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service
The 12941 Bhavnagar Terminus–Asansol Junction Parasnath Express covers the distance of 2,325 km (1,445 mi) in 40 hours 50 mins (57 km/h) and in 39 hours 20 mins as the 12942 Asansol Junction–Bhavnagar Terminus Parasnath Express (59 km/h).
As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routing
The 12941 / 42 Parasnath Express runs from Bhavnagar Terminus via Viramgam, Ahmedabad Junction, Chhayapuri, Kota Junction, Agra Fort, Prayagraj Junction, Gaya Junction, Dhanbad Junction to Asansol Junction.[3]
Rake sharing
The train shares its rake with 22963/22964 Bandra Terminus–Bhavnagar Terminus Weekly Superfast Express.
References
- "Change of Timing at Dhanbad Junction". Telegraph India. 1 September 2014. Archived from the original on 8 September 2014.
- Parasnath Express gets new stoppage at nagda, bhaskar.com, 3 December 2014
- "पारसनाथ एक्सप्रेस को रेलवे भेजती है भावनगर तक धनबाद मंडल रवाना करती है सिर्फ अहमदाबाद तक". bhaskar.com. 9 April 2017. Retrieved 5 August 2018.
External links
- 12941 Parasnath Express at India Rail Info
- 12942 Parasnath Express at India Rail Info