Jaipur–Delhi Sarai Rohilla AC Double Decker Express

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{{Infobox rail service
| name = Jaipur–Delhi Sarai Rohilla AC Double Decker Express
| image= AC Double Decker Express.jpg
| caption =
| type = [[Double Decker Express|Double Decker]]
| locale = [[Rajasthan]], [[Haryana]] & [[Delhi]]
| first = {{start date and age|2012|8|17}}
| last =
| operator = [[North Western Railway zone|North Western Railways]]
| ridership =
| start = [[Jaipur railway station|Jaipur Junction]] '''(JP)'''
| stops = 4
| end = [[Sarai Rohilla railway station|Delhi Sarai Rohilla]] '''(DEE)'''
| distance = {{convert|303|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 2 hours 30 minutes
| frequency = Daily
| class = AC Chair Car executive chair car be coach[180kmspeed]
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = yes
| autorack =
| catering = On-board Catering, <br> E-Catering
| observation = alwar falna double decker express
| entertainment =
| baggage =
| other facilities=
| stock = [[LHB coaches|LHB Double Decker]]
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|allk=on}}
| el =
| trainnumber = 12985 / 12986
| speed = {{convert|140|km/h|0|abbr=on}} maximum, <br/>{{convert|67.33|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts
| map =
| map_state =
}}

The 12985 / 12986 '''Jaipur–Delhi Sarai Rohilla AC Double Decker Express''' is a [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast Express]] train belonging to [[Indian Railways]] – [[North Western Railway zone]] that runs between [[Jaipur railway station|Jaipur Junction]] and [[Sarai Rohilla railway station|Delhi Sarai Rohilla]] in India.

It operates as train number 12985 from Jaipur Junction to Delhi Sarai Rohilla and as train number 12986 in the reverse direction

==Coaches==

The 12985/86 Jaipur–Delhi Sarai Rohilla AC Double Decker Express presently has 2 Executive Class & 13 AC Chair Car Coaches in addition to 2 EOG coaches.

As with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of [[Indian Railways]] depending on demand.

==Service==

The 12985/86 Jaipur–Delhi Sarai Rohilla AC Double Decker Express covers the distance of 303 kilometers in 4 hours 30 mins (67.33 km/hr) in both directions.

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.

==Routeing==

The 12985/12986 Jaipur–Delhi Sarai Rohilla Double Decker Express runs from Jaipur via {{stnlnk|Alwar}}, {{stnlnk|Rewari}}, {{stnlnk|Gurgaon}}, [[Delhi Cantonment railway station|Delhi Cantt]] to Delhi Sarai Rohilla and vice versa.

==Traction==

A {{stnlnk|Tughlakabad}}(DLS) based [[WAP 7]] locomotive hauls the train for the entire route.

==Time Table==

12985 Jaipur–Delhi Sarai Rohilla AC Double Decker Express leaves Jaipur Junction on a daily basis and reaches Delhi Sarai Rohilla the same day. Leaving at 06:00 AM from Jaipur, it reaches Sarai at 10:30 AM, after journey period of four and a half hours.

12986 Delhi Sarai Rohilla–Jaipur AC Double Decker Express leaves Delhi Sarai Rohilla on a daily basis and reaches Jaipur Junction the same day. Starts at 05:35 PM from Sarai and reaches Jaipur at 10:05 PM, after journey period of four and a half hours.

==External links==
*{{cite web|url=http://www.indianrail.gov.in |title=Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry |publisher=indianrail.gov.in |accessdate=2014-05-30 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131125225205/http://www.indianrail.gov.in/ |archivedate=25 November 2013 }}
*{{cite web|url=http://www.irctc.co.in|title=IRCTC Online Passenger Reservation System|publisher=irctc.co.in|accessdate=2014-05-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070303131207/http://www.irctc.co.in/|archive-date=3 March 2007|url-status=dead}}
*{{cite web|url=http://www.irfca.org|title=[IRFCA] Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet.|publisher=IRFCA|accessdate=2014-05-30}}

== References ==
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*{{cite web|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/jaipur-ac-doubledecker-train-to-be-flagged-off-on-august-16/988698/|title=Jaipur 'AC double-decker' train to be flagged off on August 16|work=Indian Express|accessdate=2014-05-30}}
*{{cite web|url=http://goindia.about.com/b/2012/09/08/new-double-decker-delhi-jaipur-train.htm|title=New Double Decker Delhi–Jaipur Train|publisher=goindia.about.com|accessdate=2014-05-30}}
*{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-ac-double-decker-train-for-jaipur-duronto-for-mumbai-ajmer-1560893|title=AC double-decker train for Jaipur; Duronto for Mumbai, Ajmer | Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis|publisher=dnaindia.com|accessdate=2014-05-30}}

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[[Category:Transport in Jaipur]]
[[Category:Transport in Delhi]]
[[Category:Railway services introduced in 2012]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Rajasthan]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Haryana]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Delhi]]
[[Category:Double-decker trains of India]]

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