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{{short description|Train in India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2014}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2014}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Bikaner Dadar Superfast Express
| image= File:Bikaner Dadar express cropped 2014-07-13 21-55.JPG
| caption =
| type = [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast]]
| first =
| last =
| operator = [[North Western Railway zone|North Western Railways]]
| ridership =
| start = {{stnlnk||Bikaner Junction}}
| stops = 18
| end = {{stnlnk|Dadar Western}}
| distance = {{convert|1245|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journey time = 22 hours 10 minutes as 12489 [[Bikaner]] {{stnlnk|Dadar Western}} Superfast Express, 22 hours 35 minutes as 12490 {{stnlnk|Dadar Western}} [[Bikaner]] Superfast Express
| frequency = Two days a week. 12489 [[Bikaner]] {{stnlnk|Dadar Western}} Superfast Express–Tuesday & Saturday. 12490 {{stnlnk|Dadar Western}} [[Bikaner]] Superfast Express – Wednesday & Sunday
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, Second Class seating
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering = No [[pantry car]] attached
| observation =
| entertainment =
| baggage =
| other facilities=
| stock = Standard [[Indian Railways]] coaches
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|allk=on}}
| el =
| train number = 12489 / 12490
| speed = {{convert|110|km/h|0|abbr=on}} maximum <br/>, {{convert|55.64|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, including halts
| map =
| map_state =
}}

The 12489 / 90 Bikaner–Dadar Western Superfast Express is a [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast Express]] train belonging to [[Indian Railways]] – [[North Western Railway zone]] that runs between [[Bikaner|Bikaner Junction]] and {{stnlnk|Dadar Western}} in India.

It operates as train number 12489 from Bikaner Junction to Dadar Western and as train number 12490 in the reverse direction serving the states of [[Rajasthan]], [[Gujarat]] & [[Maharashtra]].

==Coaches==

The 12489 / 90 Bikaner–Dadar Western Superfast Express presently has 1 AC 2 tier, 6 AC 3 tier, 10 Sleeper Class, 4 Second Class seating & 2 SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) coaches. It does not have a [[pantry car]].

As with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
[[File:Bikaner Dadar Superfast Express - 2nd Class seating coach.jpg|thumb|Bikaner–Dadar Superfast Express – 2nd Class seating coach]]

==Service==

12489 Bikaner–Dadar Western Superfast Express covers the distance of 1245 kilometres in 22 hours 10 mins (56.17 km/hr).

12490 Dadar Western–Bikaner Superfast Express covers the distance of 1245 kilometres in 22 hours 35 mins (55.13 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.

==Routeing==

The 12489 / 90 Bikaner–Dadar Western Superfast Express runs via [[Jodhpur railway station|Jodhpur Junction]], {{stnlnk|Bhildi Junction}}, [[Ahmedabad railway station|Ahmedabad Junction]], [[Vadodara railway station|Vadodara Junction]] to Dadar Western.

It reverses direction twice during its run at [[Bhildi]] & {{stnlnk|Palanpur Junction}}.

==Traction==

As the route is partly electrified, it is hauled from Bikaner Junction by an [[Diesel Loco Shed, Abu Road|Abu Road]]-based [[WDM-3A]] locomotive until [[Ahmedabad railway station|Ahmedabad Junction]] handing over to a [[Electric Loco Shed, Vadodara|Vadodara]]-based [[WAP-4]] or [[WAP-5]] locomotive which powers the train for the remainder of the journey.

==Timings==

12489 Bikaner–Dadar Western Superfast Express leaves Bikaner Junction every Tuesday & Saturday at 13:50 hrs IST and reaches Dadar at 12:00 hrs IST the next day.

12490 Dadar Western–Bikaner Superfast Express leaves Dadar every Wednesday & Sunday at 14:35 hrs IST and reaches Bikaner Junction at 13:10 hrs IST the next day.

==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}}
*{{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}}

== References ==
{{reflist}}
*{{cite web|url=http://railroadair.blogspot.in/2012/09/wr-attaches-extra-coach-in-dadar.html|title=Rail Road Air-Indian Railways: WR ATTACHES EXTRA COACH IN DADAR-BIKANER EXPRESS|publisher=railroadair.blogspot.in|accessdate=2014-05-30}}
*{{cite web|url=http://rti.railnet.gov.in/rtidata/scanned/9357.pdf|date=26 May 2010|title=Information sought under "Right to Information Act 2005"|author=Bagh Singh Chowdhary|accessdate=2014-06-30}}{{Dead link|date=October 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
*{{cite web|url=http://daily.bhaskar.com/article/RAJ-JOD-railways-to-add-extra-coaches-in-trains-to-meet-rush-2084361.html|title=Railways to add extra coaches in trains to meet rush – daily.bhaskar.com|publisher=daily.bhaskar.com|accessdate=2014-05-30}}

{{Railways in Northern India}}
{{Railways in Western India}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Bikaner-Dadar Western Superfast Express}}
[[Category:Transport in Bikaner]]
[[Category:Transport in Mumbai]]
[[Category:Express trains in India]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Rajasthan]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Gujarat]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Maharashtra]]

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