Bhusaval–Hazrat Nizamuddin Gondwana Express

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{{short description|Train in India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2015}}
{{Use Indian English|date=September 2015}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Bhusaval–Hazrat Nizamuddin Gondwana Express
| image =
| caption =
| type = [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast Express]]
| locale = [[Maharashtra]], [[Madhya Pradesh]], [[Uttar Pradesh]] & [[Delhi]]
| first =
| last =
| operator = [[Northern Railway zone|Northern Railway]]
| ridership =
| start = {{stnlnk|Bhusaval Junction}} (BSL)
| stops = 27
| end = {{stnlnk|Hazrat Nizamuddin}} (NZM)
| distance = {{convert|1478|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 23 hours 10 minutes
| frequency = Bi-Weekly
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering = On-board catering, <br> E-catering
| observation = Large windows
| sharing = Rake sharing with 12409/12410 [[Raigarh–Hazrat Nizamuddin Gondwana Express]]
| entertainment =
| baggage = Available
| otherfacilities = Below the seats
| stock = [[LHB coach]]
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}} <br/> [[Broad Gauge]]
| el =
| trainnumber = 12405 / 12406
| speed = {{convert|64|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts.
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}}

The 12405 / 12406 '''Bhusaval–Hazrat Nizamuddin Gondwana Express''' is a [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast Express]] train belonging to [[Indian Railways]] – [[Northern Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Bhusaval Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Hazrat Nizamuddin}} in India.

It operates as train number 12405 from Bhusaval Junction to Hazrat Nizamuddin and as train number 12406 in the reverse direction, serving the states of [[Maharashtra]], [[Madhya Pradesh]], [[Uttar Pradesh]] and [[Delhi]].

==Coaches==

The 12405 / 06 Bhusaval–Hazrat Nizamuddin Gondwana Express has 1 AC 2 tier, 2 AC 3 tier, 13 Sleeper class, 3 General Unreserved and 2 SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) coaches. It does not carry 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 12405 Bhusaval–Hazrat Nizamuddin Gondwana Express covers the distance of 1476 kilometres in 25 hours 45 mins (57.32 km/h) and in 24 hours 25 mins as 12406 Hazrat Nizamuddin–Bhusaval Gondwana Express (60.45 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.

==Routeing==
The train runs from Bhusaval Junction via {{stnlnk|Akola Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Badnera}}, {{stnlnk|Wardha Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Nagpur Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Amla Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Betul}}, {{stnlnk|Itarsi Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Bhopal Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Bina Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Jhansi Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Gwalior}}, {{stnlnk|Agra Cantonment}} to Hazrat Nizamuddin.

==Traction==

As the entire route is fully electrified, it is hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Tuglakabad|Tughlakabad Loco Shed]]-based [[WAP-7]] electric locomotive on its entire journey.

==Timings==

* 12405 Bhusaval–Hazrat Nizamuddin Gondwana Express leaves Bhusaval Junction every Tuesday and Sunday at 05:40 hrs IST and reaches Hazrat Nizamuddin at 07:25 hrs IST the next day.
* 12406 Hazrat Nizamuddin–Bhusaval Gondwana Express leaves Hazrat Nizamuddin every Friday and Sunday at 15:25 hrs IST and reaches Bhusaval Junction at 15:50 hrs IST the next day.

==Rake sharing==
The train shares its rake with 12409/12410 [[Raigarh–Hazrat Nizamuddin Gondwana Express]].

== References ==
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* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vo4xQeeDF4E
* http://www.irfca.org/gallery/GeneralScenes/GONDWANA+EXPRESS.jpg.html
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20130730032211/http://www.nr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=2905&id=0,4,268]
* https://www.flickr.com/photos/8893421@N06/7561325836/

==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}}

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