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{{short description|Train in India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2016}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2016}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Bandra Terminus Bhavnagar Terminus Express
| image= 12972 Bhavnagar Express.jpg
| caption =
| type = [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast]]
| first =
| last =
| operator = [[Western Railway zone|Western Railways]]
| ridership =
| start = [[Bandra Terminus]] (BDTS)
| stops = 18
| end = [[Bhavnagar|Bhavnagar Terminus]] (BVC)
| distance = {{convert|778|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journey time = 13 hours 35 minutes as 12971 [[Bandra Terminus]] [[Bhavnagar|Bhavnagar Terminus]] Express, 13 hours 50 minutes as 12972 [[Bhavnagar|Bhavnagar Terminus]] [[Bandra Terminus]] Express.
| frequency = Daily
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering = No [[pantry car]]
| observation =
| entertainment =
| baggage =
| other facilities=
| stock = Standard [[Indian Railways]] coaches
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|allk=on}}
| el =
| train number = 12971 / 12972
| speed = {{convert|110|km/h|0|abbr=on}} maximum,<br/>{{convert|56.75|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, including halts
| map =
| map_state =
}}

The 12971 / 72 '''Bandra Terminus–Bhavnagar Terminus Superfast Express''' is a [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast Express]] train belonging to [[Indian Railways]] – [[Western Railway zone]] that runs between [[Bandra Terminus]] and [[Bhavnagar Terminus]] in India.

It operates as train number 12971 from [[Bandra Terminus]] to {{stnlnk|Bhavnagar Terminus}} and as train number 12972 in the reverse direction, serving the state of [[Maharashtra]] & [[Gujarat]].

==Coaches==

The 12971 / 72 Bandra Terminus–Bhavnagar Terminus Superfast Express presently has 1 AC 2 tier, 2 AC 3 tier, 13 Sleeper class, 4 General Unreserved & 2 SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) coaches. It does not have a [[pantry car]].

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 12971 Bandra Terminus–Bhavnagar Terminus Superfast Express covers the distance of 778 kilometres in 13 hours 35 mins (57.28 km/hr) and in 13 hours 50 mins as 12972 Bhavnagar Terminus–Bandra Terminus Superfast Express (56.24 km/hr).

As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/hr, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast]] surcharge.
[[File:12972 Bhavnagar Express - Sleeper Class.jpg|thumb|12972 Bhavnagar Express – Sleeper class]]

==Route and Halts==

The 12971 / 72 Bandra Terminus–Bhavnagar Terminus Superfast Express runs from {{stnlnk|Bandra Terminus}} via {{stnlnk|Surat}}, {{stnlnk|Vadodara Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Ahmedabad Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Viramgam Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Jorawarnagar Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Botad Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Sihor Junction}} to {{stnlnk|Bhavnagar Terminus}} and vice versa.

==Traction==

Prior to February 2012, dual-traction [[Electric Loco Shed, Valsad|Valsad]]-based [[WCAM-1]] locomotives would haul the train between Bandra Terminus & {{stnlnk|Ahmedabad Junction}} handing over to a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Ratlam|Ratlam]] or [[Diesel Loco Shed, Vatva|Vatva]]-based [[WDM-3A]] locomotive for the remainder of the journey.

Western Railway completed DC electric conversion to AC on 5 February 2012 & it is now regularly hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Vadodara|Vadodara]]-based [[WAP-5]] or [[WAP-4E]] locomotive until {{stnlnk|Ahmedabad Junction}} handing over to a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Ratlam|Ratlam]] or [[Diesel Loco Shed, Vatva|Vatva]]-based [[WDM-3A]] locomotive which powers the train for the remainder of the journey.

==Timings==

* 12971 Bandra Terminus–Bhavnagar Terminus Superfast Express leaves Bandra Terminus on a daily basis at 21:30 IST and reaches Bhavnagar Terminus at 10:30 AM IST the next day.
* 12972 Bhavnagar Terminus–Bandra Terminus Superfast Express leaves Bhavnagar Terminus on a daily basis at 18:30 IST and reaches Bandra Terminus at 08:40 AM IST the next day.

== References ==
{{reflist}}
*{{cite web|url=http://www.askmefast.com/CONFROMATION_OF_TICKET_FOR_BHAVNAGAR_EXP_BANDRA_TERMINUS_FOR_TODAY_TRAIN_NO12971_AND_TICKET_NUMBER11760869-qna2036555.html|title=CONFROMATION OF TICKET FOR BHAVNAGAR EXP BANDRA TERMINUS FOR TODAY TRAIN NO:12971 AND TICKET NUMBER:11760869? - How can i check if ma train ticket is confirened or not. Train is from bhavnagar to mumbai in bandara :: Ask Me Fast|publisher=askmefast.com|accessdate=2014-05-30}}
*{{cite web|url=http://www.flickriver.com/photos/wap5holic/9009058890/|title=Bhavnagar–Bandra Terminus Express – a photo on Flickriver|publisher=flickriver.com|accessdate=2014-05-30}}
*{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndePibRkzU0|title=RATLAM WDM 3A arriving at DHOLA with 12971 DOWN BDTS - BVC SUPERFAST EXPRESS|via=YouTube|accessdate=2014-05-30}}
*{{cite web|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/25-trains-running-through-bharuch-cancelled-rescheduled/1173370/|title=25 trains running through Bharuch cancelled, rescheduled|work=Indian Express|accessdate=2014-05-30}}

==External links==
*{{cite web|url=http://www.indianrail.gov.in |title=Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger Reservation Enquiry |publisher=indianrail.gov.in |accessdate=2014-04-05 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140408180437/http://www.indianrail.gov.in/ |archivedate=8 April 2014 |df=dmy }}
*{{cite web|url=http://www.irctc.co.in|title=IRCTC Online Passenger Reservation System|publisher=irctc.co.in|accessdate=2014-04-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070303131207/http://www.irctc.co.in/|archive-date=3 March 2007|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}
*{{cite web|url=http://www.irfca.org|title=[IRFCA] Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet.|publisher=IRFCA|accessdate=2014-04-05}}

{{Railways in Western India}}

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