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| journey time = 13 hours 35 minutes as 12971 [[Bandra Terminus]] [[Bhavnagar|Bhavnagar Terminus]] Express, 13 hours 50 minutes as 12972 [[Bhavnagar|Bhavnagar Terminus]] [[Bandra Terminus]] Express. | | journey time = 13 hours 35 minutes as 12971 [[Bandra Terminus]] [[Bhavnagar|Bhavnagar Terminus]] Express, 13 hours 50 minutes as 12972 [[Bhavnagar|Bhavnagar Terminus]] [[Bandra Terminus]] Express. | ||
| frequency = Daily | | frequency = Daily | ||
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper | | class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved | ||
| seating = Yes | | seating = Yes | ||
| sleeping = Yes | | sleeping = Yes | ||
| autorack = | | autorack = | ||
| catering = No [[ | | catering = No [[pantry car]] | ||
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| train number = 12971 / 12972 | | train number = 12971 / 12972 | ||
| speed = {{convert|110|km/h|0|abbr=on}} maximum <br/> | | speed = {{convert|110|km/h|0|abbr=on}} maximum,<br/>{{convert|56.75|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, including halts | ||
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The 12971 / 72 '''Bandra Terminus–Bhavnagar Terminus Superfast Express''' is a [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast Express]] train belonging to [[Indian Railways]] – [[Western Railway zone]] that runs between [[Bandra Terminus]] and [[Bhavnagar Terminus]] in India. | The 12971 / 72 '''Bandra Terminus–Bhavnagar Terminus Superfast Express''' is a [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast Express]] train belonging to [[Indian Railways]] – [[Western Railway zone]] that runs between [[Bandra Terminus]] and [[Bhavnagar Terminus]] in India. | ||
It operates as train number 12971 from [[Bandra Terminus]] to {{stnlnk|Bhavnagar Terminus}} and as train number 12972 in the reverse direction serving the state of [[Maharashtra]] & [[Gujarat]]. | It operates as train number 12971 from [[Bandra Terminus]] to {{stnlnk|Bhavnagar Terminus}} and as train number 12972 in the reverse direction, serving the state of [[Maharashtra]] & [[Gujarat]]. | ||
==Coaches== | ==Coaches== | ||
The 12971 / 72 | The 12971 / 72 Bandra Terminus–Bhavnagar Terminus Superfast Express presently has 1 AC 2 tier, 2 AC 3 tier, 13 Sleeper class, 4 General Unreserved & 2 SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) coaches. It does not have a [[pantry car]]. | ||
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of | As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand. | ||
==Service== | ==Service== | ||
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The 12971 Bandra Terminus–Bhavnagar Terminus Superfast Express covers the distance of 778 kilometres in 13 hours 35 mins (57.28 km/hr) and in 13 hours 50 mins as 12972 Bhavnagar Terminus–Bandra Terminus Superfast Express (56.24 km/hr). | The 12971 Bandra Terminus–Bhavnagar Terminus Superfast Express covers the distance of 778 kilometres in 13 hours 35 mins (57.28 km/hr) and in 13 hours 50 mins as 12972 Bhavnagar Terminus–Bandra Terminus Superfast Express (56.24 km/hr). | ||
As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/hr, as per | 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. | ||
[[File:12972 Bhavnagar Express - Sleeper Class.jpg|thumb|12972 Bhavnagar Express – Sleeper | [[File:12972 Bhavnagar Express - Sleeper Class.jpg|thumb|12972 Bhavnagar Express – Sleeper class]] | ||
==Route and Halts== | ==Route and Halts== | ||
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==Traction== | ==Traction== | ||
Prior to February 2012, dual-traction [[Electric Loco Shed, Valsad|Valsad]]-based [[WCAM-1]] locomotives would haul the train between | Prior to February 2012, dual-traction [[Electric Loco Shed, Valsad|Valsad]]-based [[WCAM-1]] locomotives would haul the train between Bandra Terminus & {{stnlnk|Ahmedabad Junction}} handing over to a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Ratlam|Ratlam]] or [[Diesel Loco Shed, Vatva|Vatva]]-based [[WDM-3A]] locomotive for the remainder of the journey. | ||
Western Railway completed DC | Western Railway completed DC electric conversion to AC on 5 February 2012 & it is now regularly hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Vadodara|Vadodara]]-based [[WAP-5]] or [[WAP-4E]] locomotive until {{stnlnk|Ahmedabad Junction}} handing over to a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Ratlam|Ratlam]] or [[Diesel Loco Shed, Vatva|Vatva]]-based [[WDM-3A]] locomotive which powers the train for the remainder of the journey. | ||
==Timings== | ==Timings== | ||
12971 Bandra Terminus–Bhavnagar Terminus Superfast Express leaves Bandra Terminus on a daily basis at 21:30 IST and reaches Bhavnagar Terminus at 10:30 AM IST the next day. | * 12971 Bandra Terminus–Bhavnagar Terminus Superfast Express leaves Bandra Terminus on a daily basis at 21:30 IST and reaches Bhavnagar Terminus at 10:30 AM IST the next day. | ||
* 12972 Bhavnagar Terminus–Bandra Terminus Superfast Express leaves Bhavnagar Terminus on a daily basis at 18:30 IST and reaches Bandra Terminus at 08:40 AM IST the next day. | |||
12972 Bhavnagar Terminus–Bandra Terminus Superfast Express leaves Bhavnagar Terminus on a daily basis at 18:30 IST and reaches Bandra Terminus at 08:40 AM IST the next day. | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
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*{{cite web|url=http://www.askmefast.com/CONFROMATION_OF_TICKET_FOR_BHAVNAGAR_EXP_BANDRA_TERMINUS_FOR_TODAY_TRAIN_NO12971_AND_TICKET_NUMBER11760869-qna2036555.html|title=CONFROMATION OF TICKET FOR BHAVNAGAR EXP BANDRA TERMINUS FOR TODAY TRAIN NO:12971 AND TICKET NUMBER:11760869? - How can i check if ma train ticket is confirened or not. Train is from bhavnagar to mumbai in bandara :: Ask Me Fast|publisher=askmefast.com|accessdate=2014-05-30}} | *{{cite web|url=http://www.askmefast.com/CONFROMATION_OF_TICKET_FOR_BHAVNAGAR_EXP_BANDRA_TERMINUS_FOR_TODAY_TRAIN_NO12971_AND_TICKET_NUMBER11760869-qna2036555.html|title=CONFROMATION OF TICKET FOR BHAVNAGAR EXP BANDRA TERMINUS FOR TODAY TRAIN NO:12971 AND TICKET NUMBER:11760869? - How can i check if ma train ticket is confirened or not. Train is from bhavnagar to mumbai in bandara :: Ask Me Fast|publisher=askmefast.com|accessdate=2014-05-30}} | ||
*{{cite web|url=http://www.flickriver.com/photos/wap5holic/9009058890/|title=Bhavnagar–Bandra Terminus Express – a photo on Flickriver|publisher=flickriver.com|accessdate=2014-05-30}} | *{{cite web|url=http://www.flickriver.com/photos/wap5holic/9009058890/|title=Bhavnagar–Bandra Terminus Express – a photo on Flickriver|publisher=flickriver.com|accessdate=2014-05-30}} | ||
*{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndePibRkzU0|title=RATLAM WDM 3A arriving at DHOLA with 12971 DOWN BDTS - BVC SUPERFAST EXPRESS | *{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndePibRkzU0|title=RATLAM WDM 3A arriving at DHOLA with 12971 DOWN BDTS - BVC SUPERFAST EXPRESS|via=YouTube|accessdate=2014-05-30}} | ||
*{{cite web|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/25-trains-running-through-bharuch-cancelled-rescheduled/1173370/|title=25 trains running through Bharuch cancelled, rescheduled | *{{cite web|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/25-trains-running-through-bharuch-cancelled-rescheduled/1173370/|title=25 trains running through Bharuch cancelled, rescheduled|work=Indian Express|accessdate=2014-05-30}} | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*{{cite web|url=http://www.indianrail.gov.in |title=Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger | *{{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.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}} | *{{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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{{Railways in Western India}} | {{Railways in Western India}} | ||
{{DEFAULTSORT:Bandra Terminus - Bhavnagar SF Express}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:Bandra Terminus-Bhavnagar SF Express}} | ||
[[Category:Transport in Bhavnagar]] | [[Category:Transport in Bhavnagar]] | ||
[[Category:Transport in Mumbai]] | [[Category:Transport in Mumbai]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:22, 14 July 2021
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| Current operator(s) | Western Railways |
| Route | |
| Start | Bandra Terminus (BDTS) |
| Stops | 18 |
| End | Bhavnagar Terminus (BVC) |
| Distance travelled | 778 km (483 mi) |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | No pantry car |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | Standard Indian Railways coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 110 km/h (68 mph) maximum, 56.75 km/h (35 mph), including halts |
The 12971 / 72 Bandra Terminus–Bhavnagar Terminus Superfast Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian Railways – Western Railway zone that runs between Bandra Terminus and Bhavnagar Terminus in India.
It operates as train number 12971 from Bandra Terminus to Bhavnagar Terminus and as train number 12972 in the reverse direction, serving the state of Maharashtra & Gujarat.
Coaches[edit]
The 12971 / 72 Bandra Terminus–Bhavnagar Terminus Superfast Express presently has 1 AC 2 tier, 2 AC 3 tier, 13 Sleeper class, 4 General Unreserved & 2 SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) coaches. It does not have 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[edit]
The 12971 Bandra Terminus–Bhavnagar Terminus Superfast Express covers the distance of 778 kilometres in 13 hours 35 mins (57.28 km/hr) and in 13 hours 50 mins as 12972 Bhavnagar Terminus–Bandra Terminus Superfast Express (56.24 km/hr).
As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/hr, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Route and Halts[edit]
The 12971 / 72 Bandra Terminus–Bhavnagar Terminus Superfast Express runs from Bandra Terminus via Surat, Vadodara Junction, Ahmedabad Junction, Viramgam Junction, Jorawarnagar Junction, Botad Junction and Sihor Junction to Bhavnagar Terminus and vice versa.
Traction[edit]
Prior to February 2012, dual-traction Valsad-based WCAM-1 locomotives would haul the train between Bandra Terminus & Ahmedabad Junction handing over to a Ratlam or Vatva-based WDM-3A locomotive for the remainder of the journey.
Western Railway completed DC electric conversion to AC on 5 February 2012 & it is now regularly hauled by a Vadodara-based WAP-5 or WAP-4E locomotive until Ahmedabad Junction handing over to a Ratlam or Vatva-based WDM-3A locomotive which powers the train for the remainder of the journey.
Timings[edit]
- 12971 Bandra Terminus–Bhavnagar Terminus Superfast Express leaves Bandra Terminus on a daily basis at 21:30 IST and reaches Bhavnagar Terminus at 10:30 AM IST the next day.
- 12972 Bhavnagar Terminus–Bandra Terminus Superfast Express leaves Bhavnagar Terminus on a daily basis at 18:30 IST and reaches Bandra Terminus at 08:40 AM IST the next day.
References[edit]
- "CONFROMATION OF TICKET FOR BHAVNAGAR EXP BANDRA TERMINUS FOR TODAY TRAIN NO:12971 AND TICKET NUMBER:11760869? - How can i check if ma train ticket is confirened or not. Train is from bhavnagar to mumbai in bandara :: Ask Me Fast". askmefast.com. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
- "Bhavnagar–Bandra Terminus Express – a photo on Flickriver". flickriver.com. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
- "RATLAM WDM 3A arriving at DHOLA with 12971 DOWN BDTS - BVC SUPERFAST EXPRESS". Retrieved 30 May 2014 – via YouTube.
- "25 trains running through Bharuch cancelled, rescheduled". Indian Express. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
External links[edit]
- "Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger Reservation Enquiry". indianrail.gov.in. Archived from the original on 8 April 2014. Retrieved 2014-04-05.
- "IRCTC Online Passenger Reservation System". irctc.co.in. Archived from the original on 3 March 2007. Retrieved 5 April 2014.
- "[IRFCA] Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet". IRFCA. Retrieved 5 April 2014.