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{{Infobox rail service | {{Infobox rail service | ||
| name = Ajmer - | | name = Sealdah-Ajmer Express (Erstwhile 2985/2986 Sealdah-Ajmer Express) | ||
| image= | | image = Ministry of Railways India.svg | ||
| caption = | | caption = | ||
| type = [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast Express]] | | type = [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast Express]] | ||
| locale = [[Rajasthan]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[Bihar]], [[Jharkhand]] & [[West Bengal]] | | locale = [[Rajasthan]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[Bihar]], [[Jharkhand]] & [[West Bengal]] | ||
| first = | | first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2009|09|12}} | ||
| last = | | last = | ||
| operator = [[North Western Railway zone|North Western | | operator = [[North Western Railway zone|North Western Railway]] | ||
| ridership = | | ridership = | ||
| start = {{ | | start = {{stnlnk|Ajmer Junction||Ajmer}} (AII) | ||
| stops = | | stops = 21 | ||
| end = {{ | | end = {{stnlnk|Sealdah}} (SDAH) | ||
| distance = {{convert|1647|km|0|abbr=on}} | | distance = {{convert|1647|km|0|abbr=on}} | ||
| journeytime = | | journeytime = 26 hours 55 minutes | ||
| frequency = | | frequency = Daily | ||
| class = AC 2 | | class = AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, AC 3 Tier Economy, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved | ||
| seating = Yes | | seating = Yes | ||
| sleeping = Yes | | sleeping = Yes | ||
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| observation = Large windows | | observation = Large windows | ||
| entertainment = | | entertainment = | ||
| baggage = | | baggage = No | ||
| otherfacilities = Below the seats | | otherfacilities = Below the seats | ||
| stock = [[LHB | | stock = [[LHB coach]] | ||
| gauge = {{ | | gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|allk=on}} | ||
| el = | | el = | ||
| trainnumber = 12987 / 12988 | | trainnumber = 12987 / 12988 | ||
| speed = {{convert| | | speed = {{convert|61.18|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts. | ||
| map = | | map = | ||
| map_state = | | map_state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
The 12987 / 12988 '''Ajmer | The 12987 / 12988 '''Sealdah-Ajmer Express''' is a [[Superfast Express trains in India|superfast express]] train belonging to [[Indian Railways]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Ajmer Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Sealdah}} in India. | ||
It operates as train number 12988 from | It operates as train number 12988 from Ajmer Junction to Sealdah and as train number 12987 in the reverse direction. | ||
== | ==History== | ||
[[Broad Gauge]] line reached [[Jaipur]] & [[Ajmer]] on 1992/1993 year. [[Kolkata]] got connected with [[Jaipur]] by [[Howrah-Jodhpur Express]](Jodhpur/Bikaner Superfast Express) from [[Howrah Junction]] on 3rd July 1995. But the Marwari Association of Bengal wanted another train from [[Sealdah]]. Hence 2985/2986 Sealdah - Jaipur/Ajmer Express was started in 1999. At first it was just Sealdah -Jaipur Express & in 2000 became Sealdah - Ajmer Express. The train used to cover {{convert|1764|km|0|abbr=on}} in 30 hrs 45 mins at {{convert|57.36|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average speed. But in 2007 after [[Agra]] - [[Achhnera]] - [[Bharatpur, Rajasthan|Bharatpur]] - [[Bandikui]] Line became [[Broad Gauge]], covering {{convert|1647|km|0|abbr=on}} in 28 hrs 45 mins {{convert|57.29|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average speed. Eventually when new 5 digit number system started, 2985/2986 was withdrawn & [[Jaipur]]-[[Delhi Sarai Rohilla]] Double Decker Express was given 12985/12986 number in 2009. To compensate, on 12 September 2009, 2987/2988(later 12987/12988) Sealdah-Ajmer Express was started covering {{convert|1647|km|0|abbr=on}} in 28 hrs 45 mins {{convert|57.29|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average speed. | |||
==Current service== | |||
== | The 12987 Sealdah-Ajmer Superfast Express covers the distance of {{convert|1647|km|0|abbr=on}} in 26 hrs 45 mins at {{convert|62|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average speed and in 27 h 05 min at {{convert|60.84|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average speed as 12988 Ajmer-Sealdah Superfast Express. | ||
The 12988 / 12987 | 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. | ||
[[File:12987 Sealdah Ajmer Superfast Express - Sleeper coach.JPG|thumb|12987 Sealdah–Ajmer Superfast Express – Sleeper coach]] | |||
==Route and halts== | |||
The 12988 / 12987 Ajmer–Sealdah Superfast Express runs from Ajmer Junction via {{stnlnk|Madar Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Kishangarh}}, {{stnlnk|Jaipur Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Bharatpur Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Achhnera Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Agra Fort}}, {{stnlnk|Tundla Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Etawah Junction}}, [[Kanpur Central]], {{stnlnk|Prayagraj Junction}}, [[Mughalsarai Junction railway station|Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay Jn.]], {{stnlnk|Bhabua Road}}, {{stnlnk|Sasaram Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Dehri-on-Sone}}, {{stnlnk|Gaya Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Dhanbad Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Asansol}}, {{stnlnk|Durgapur}} & {{stnlnk|Bardhaman Junction}} to Sealdah. | |||
==Traction== | ==Traction== | ||
Both trains are hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Howrah|Howrah]] based [[WAP 7]] | Both trains are hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Howrah|Howrah Loco Shed]]-based [[WAP-7]] electric locomotive from Ajmer Junction to Sealdah, and vice versa. | ||
==Coach composition== | ==Coach composition== | ||
* | * 2 AC II Tier | ||
* | * 6 AC III Tier | ||
* 1 PC | * 2 AC III Tier Economy | ||
* | * 1 PC – Pantry car | ||
* 5 Sleeper coaches | |||
* 4 General | * 4 General | ||
* 2 | * 2 End-on Generators | ||
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20070303131207/http://www.irctc.co.in/ IRCTC] | * [https://web.archive.org/web/20070303131207/http://www.irctc.co.in/ IRCTC] | ||
* [http://www.irfca.org IRFCA] | * [http://www.irfca.org IRFCA] | ||
* [http://m.indiarailinfo.com/train/ajmer-sealdah-express-12988-aii-to-sdah/771 | * [http://m.indiarailinfo.com/train/ajmer-sealdah-express-12988-aii-to-sdah/771 Ajmer–Sealdah Express] | ||
{{Railways in Northern India}} | {{Railways in Northern India}} | ||
{{DEFAULTSORT:Ajmer - Sealdah Express}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:Ajmer-Sealdah Express}} | ||
[[Category:Transport in Ajmer]] | [[Category:Transport in Ajmer]] | ||
[[Category:Transport in Kolkata]] | [[Category:Transport in Kolkata]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:06, 28 February 2026
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast Express |
| Locale | Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand & West Bengal |
| First service | 12 September 2009 |
| Current operator(s) | North Western Railway |
| Route | |
| Start | Ajmer (AII) |
| Stops | 21 |
| End | Sealdah (SDAH) |
| Distance travelled | 1,647 km (1,023 mi) |
| Average journey time | 26 hours 55 minutes |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 12987 / 12988 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, AC 3 Tier Economy, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | Available |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Other facilities | Below the seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 61.18 km/h (38 mph) average including halts. |
The 12987 / 12988 Sealdah-Ajmer Express is a superfast express train belonging to Indian Railways that runs between Ajmer Junction and Sealdah in India.
It operates as train number 12988 from Ajmer Junction to Sealdah and as train number 12987 in the reverse direction.
History[edit | edit source]
Broad Gauge line reached Jaipur & Ajmer on 1992/1993 year. Kolkata got connected with Jaipur by Howrah-Jodhpur Express(Jodhpur/Bikaner Superfast Express) from Howrah Junction on 3rd July 1995. But the Marwari Association of Bengal wanted another train from Sealdah. Hence 2985/2986 Sealdah - Jaipur/Ajmer Express was started in 1999. At first it was just Sealdah -Jaipur Express & in 2000 became Sealdah - Ajmer Express. The train used to cover 1,764 km (1,096 mi) in 30 hrs 45 mins at 57.36 km/h (36 mph) average speed. But in 2007 after Agra - Achhnera - Bharatpur - Bandikui Line became Broad Gauge, covering 1,647 km (1,023 mi) in 28 hrs 45 mins 57.29 km/h (36 mph) average speed. Eventually when new 5 digit number system started, 2985/2986 was withdrawn & Jaipur-Delhi Sarai Rohilla Double Decker Express was given 12985/12986 number in 2009. To compensate, on 12 September 2009, 2987/2988(later 12987/12988) Sealdah-Ajmer Express was started covering 1,647 km (1,023 mi) in 28 hrs 45 mins 57.29 km/h (36 mph) average speed.
Current service[edit | edit source]
The 12987 Sealdah-Ajmer Superfast Express covers the distance of 1,647 km (1,023 mi) in 26 hrs 45 mins at 62 km/h (39 mph) average speed and in 27 h 05 min at 60.84 km/h (38 mph) average speed as 12988 Ajmer-Sealdah Superfast Express.
As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Route and halts[edit | edit source]
The 12988 / 12987 Ajmer–Sealdah Superfast Express runs from Ajmer Junction via Madar Junction, Kishangarh, Jaipur Junction, Bharatpur Junction, Achhnera Junction, Agra Fort, Tundla Junction, Etawah Junction, Kanpur Central, Prayagraj Junction, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay Jn., Bhabua Road, Sasaram Junction, Dehri-on-Sone, Gaya Junction, Dhanbad Junction, Asansol, Durgapur & Bardhaman Junction to Sealdah.
Traction[edit | edit source]
Both trains are hauled by a Howrah Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Ajmer Junction to Sealdah, and vice versa.
Coach composition[edit | edit source]
- 2 AC II Tier
- 6 AC III Tier
- 2 AC III Tier Economy
- 1 PC – Pantry car
- 5 Sleeper coaches
- 4 General
- 2 End-on Generators
| Loco | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EOG | GEN | GEN | S1 | S2 | S3 | S4 | S5 | M1 | M2 | PC | B6 | B5 | B4 | B3 | B2 | B1 | A2 | A1 | GEN | GEN | EOG |