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The 12987 / 12988 '''Ajmer - Sealdah Express''' is a [[Superfast | The 12987 / 12988 '''Ajmer - Sealdah Express''' is a [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast Express]] train belonging to [[Indian Railways]] that runs between [[Ajmer|Ajmer Junction]] and [[Sealdah railway station|Sealdah]] in India. | ||
It operates as train number 12988 from [[Ajmer|Ajmer Junction]] to [[Sealdah railway station|Sealdah]] and as train number 12987 in the reverse direction. | It operates as train number 12988 from [[Ajmer|Ajmer Junction]] to [[Sealdah railway station|Sealdah]] and as train number 12987 in the reverse direction. | ||
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The 12988 Ajmer Sealdah Superfast Express covers the distance of 1642 kilometres in 27 h 5 min (60.6 km/h) and in 27 h 25 min (59.9 km/h) as 12987 Sealdah Ajmer Superfast Express. | The 12988 Ajmer Sealdah Superfast Express covers the distance of 1642 kilometres in 27 h 5 min (60.6 km/h) and in 27 h 25 min (59.9 km/h) as 12987 Sealdah Ajmer Superfast Express. | ||
As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h, as per [[Indian Railway]] rules, its fare includes a | As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h, as per [[Indian Railway]] rules, its fare includes a superfast surcharge. | ||
[[File:12987 Sealdah Ajmer Superfast Express - Sleeper coach.JPG|thumb|12987 Sealdah Ajmer Superfast Express - Sleeper coach]] | [[File:12987 Sealdah Ajmer Superfast Express - Sleeper coach.JPG|thumb|12987 Sealdah Ajmer Superfast Express - Sleeper coach]] | ||
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| Overview | |
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| Service type | Superfast Express |
| Locale | Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand & West Bengal |
| First service | 12 September 2009 |
| Current operator(s) | North Western Railways |
| Route | |
| Start | Ajmer Junction (AII) |
| Stops | 20 |
| End | Sealdah (SDAH) |
| Distance travelled | 1,647 km (1,023 mi) |
| Average journey time | 27 hours 15 minutes |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 12987 / 12988 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | Available |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Other facilities | Below the seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB Coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 60.26 km/h (37 mph) average including halts |
The 12987 / 12988 Ajmer - Sealdah 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.
Service
The 12988 Ajmer Sealdah Superfast Express covers the distance of 1642 kilometres in 27 h 5 min (60.6 km/h) and in 27 h 25 min (59.9 km/h) as 12987 Sealdah Ajmer Superfast Express.
As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h, as per Indian Railway rules, its fare includes a superfast surcharge.
Route & Halts
The 12988 / 12987 Ajmer - Sealdah Superfast Express runs from Ajmer Junction via Jaipur Junction, Agra Fort, Kanpur Central, Allahabad Junction, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay Jn., Gaya Junction, Dhanbad Junction, Asansol, Durgapur to Sealdah.
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Howrah based WAP 7 (HOG) equipped locomotive from Ajmer Junction to Sealdah and vice versa.
Coach composition
- 1 AC II Tier
- 3 AC III Tier
- 1 PC - Pantry Car
- 13 Sleeper Coaches
- 4 General
- 2 EOG cum Second-class Luggage/parcel van
| 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 | S6 | S7 | S8 | S9 | S10 | S11 | PC | B3 | B2 | B1 | A1 | GEN | GEN | EOG |