Paschim Express

The 12925 / 12926 Paschim Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian Railways that runs between Bandra Terminus in Mumbai (Maharashtra) and Amritsar in Punjab.

Paschim Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
LocaleMaharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Delhi, Chandigarh & Punjab
First service24 December 1956 (1956-12-24)
Current operator(s)Western Railways
Route
TerminiMumbai Central (BDTS)
Amritsar Junction (ASR)
Kalka (KLK)
Stops40
Distance travelled1,821 km (1,132 mi)
Average journey time31 hours 10 minutes
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)12925 / 12926
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 facilitiesNo rake sharing but maintains 4 separate rakes for service
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed61 km/h (38 mph) average including halts
Route map

It is a daily service. It operates as train number 12925 / 22925 from Bandra Terminus to Amritsar / Kalka and as train number 12926 / 22926 in the reverse direction.

Route & Halts

Traction

It is hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed based WAP-7 locomotive from end to end.

References

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