The 12971 / 72 Bandra Terminus–Bhavnagar Terminus Superfast Express is a 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 Template:Stnlnk 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 surcharge.
Route and Halts
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Traction
Prior to February 2012, dual-traction Valsad-based WCAM-1 locomotives would haul the train between Bandra Terminus & Template:Stnlnk handing over to a Ratlam or 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 Vadodara-based WAP-5 or WAP-4E locomotive until Template:Stnlnk handing over to a Ratlam or 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
- 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. askmefast.com.
- Bhavnagar–Bandra Terminus Express – a photo on Flickriver. flickriver.com.
- RATLAM WDM 3A arriving at DHOLA with 12971 DOWN BDTS - BVC SUPERFAST EXPRESS.
- 25 trains running through Bharuch cancelled, rescheduled.
External links
- Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger Reservation Enquiry. indianrail.gov.in.
- IRCTC Online Passenger Reservation System. irctc.co.in.
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