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{{short description|Train of India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2017}}
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2017}}
{{more citations needed|date=September 2015}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Azimabad Express
| image = File:Azimabad Express.jpg
| image_size =
| type = [[Express trains in India|Express]]
| status =
| locale = [[Gujarat]], [[Rajasthan]], [[Uttar Pradesh]] & [[Bihar]]
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2007|02|19}}
| last =
| operator =[[Western Railways]]
| start = {{stnlnk|Ahmedabad Junction}} (ADI)
| stops = 17
| end = {{stnlnk|Patna Junction}} (PNBE)
| distance = {{convert|1773|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 30 hrs 55 mins
| frequency = Bi-weekly
| class = AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| observation = Rake sharing with 19419/19420 [[Chennai Central−Ahmedabad Express]]
| catering = On-board catering, <br> E-catering
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm}}
| stock = [[LHB coaches]]
| el =
| trainnumber = 12947 / 12948
| speed = {{convert|60|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average with halts
| map =
| map_state =
}}

The 12947 / 12948 '''Azimabad Express''' is a [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast Express]] train running between two capital cities of [[Ahmedabad]] in [[Gujarat]] and [[Patna]] in [[Bihar]].
"Azimabad" was the old name of Patna during the later Mughal period.

==Service==
It operates as train number 12947 from Ahmedabad Junction to Patna Junction and as train number 12948 in the reverse direction, serving the states of [[Gujarat]], [[Madhya Pradesh]], [[Rajasthan]], [[Uttar Pradesh]] & [[Bihar]]. The train covers the distance of {{cvt|1773|km}} in 30 hours approximately, at a speed of ({{cvt|57|km/h}}).

As the average speed of the train is above {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

==Coaches==
Azimabad runs with standard LHB 22 coaches AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, General & SLR.
No pantry car is routinely available but may be attached.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.wr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=2908&did=14452543532165E65B4F8DB6F907D78B9E15954817FC5.web107| title=W. RLY ATTACHED EXTRA COACHES IN 12 PAIRS OF TRAINS| website=Western Railways| date=19 October 2015}}</ref>

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==Routeing==
The 12947/12948 Azimabad Express runs from Ahmedabad Junction via {{stnlnk|Anand Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Chhayapuri||Chhayapuri (Vadodara)}}, {{stnlnk|Ratlam Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Kota Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Sawai Madhopur Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Gangapur City}}, {{stnlnk|Agra Fort}}, {{stnlnk|Tundla}}, {{stnlnk|Kanpur Central}}, {{stnlnk|Allahabad Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Mughalsarai Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Ara Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Danapur}} to Patna Junction.

==Traction==
As the route is fully electrified, a [[Electric Loco Shed, Vadodara|Vadodara]]-based [[WAP-7]] (HOG)-equipped locomotive hauls the train.

==See also==
* [[Garbha Express]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*[https://indiarailinfo.com/train/azimabad-express-12947/105/60/332 12947 Azimabad Express] at India Rail Info
*[https://indiarailinfo.com/train/azimabad-sf-express-12948/106/332/60 12948 Azimabad Express] at India Rail Info

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[[Category:Transport in Ahmedabad]]
[[Category:Express trains in India]]
[[Category:Railway services introduced in 2007]]
[[Category:Transport in Patna]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Bihar]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Uttar Pradesh]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Gujarat]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Rajasthan]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Madhya Pradesh]]
[[Category:Named passenger trains of India]]

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