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It is the most popular train for people travelling between Gaya and New Delhi. It is the fastest train in Gaya–Delhi route after [[Rajdhani Express]] and maximum speed is 130 km/hr. It mainly carried passengers from [[Gaya Junction]], [[Anugraha Narayan Road railway station|Anugrah Narayan Road]], Dehri-on-Sone and Mughalsarai station. | It is the most popular train for people travelling between Gaya and New Delhi. It is the fastest train in Gaya–Delhi route after [[Rajdhani Express]] and maximum speed is 130 km/hr. It mainly carried passengers from [[Gaya Junction]], [[Anugraha Narayan Road railway station|Anugrah Narayan Road]], Dehri-on-Sone and Mughalsarai station. | ||
The train now uses [[LHB coaches]] since April 2013.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/Mahabodhi-Express-gets-22-LHB-coaches/articleshow/19643148.cms|title=Mahabodhi Express gets 22 LHB coaches | Patna News|website=The Times of India}}</ref> | The train now uses [[LHB coaches]] since 20 April 2013.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/Mahabodhi-Express-gets-22-LHB-coaches/articleshow/19643148.cms|title=Mahabodhi Express gets 22 LHB coaches | Patna News|website=The Times of India}}</ref> | ||
==Route & halts== | ==Route & halts== | ||
Latest revision as of 11:28, 28 May 2022
| File:Mahabodhi Exp.jpg Mahabodhi Express train board | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 24 August 2003 |
| Current operator(s) | East Central Railways |
| Route | |
| Start | Gaya Junction (GAYA) |
| Stops | 14 |
| End | New Delhi (NDLS) |
| Distance travelled | 992 km (616 mi) |
| Average journey time | 14 hrs 15 mins |
| Service frequency | Daily< [lower-alpha 1] |
| Train number(s) | 12397 / 12398 |
| 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 | Rake sharing with 12389/12390 Gaya–Chennai Egmore Weekly Superfast Express |
| Baggage facilities | Available |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 70 km/h (43 mph) average including halts |
The 12397 / 12398 Mahabodhi Express is Express train in India which runs daily from Gaya to New Delhi and vice versa. It was started by Nitish Kumar, making it the direct train between Gaya and New Delhi in 2003.
Its name comes from the Mahabodhi Temple situated at Bodhgaya in Gaya district of Bihar. It is the most popular train for people travelling between Gaya and New Delhi. It is the fastest train in Gaya–Delhi route after Rajdhani Express and maximum speed is 130 km/hr. It mainly carried passengers from Gaya Junction, Anugrah Narayan Road, Dehri-on-Sone and Mughalsarai station.
The train now uses LHB coaches since 20 April 2013.[1]
Route & halts[edit | edit source]
- Gaya Junction
- Anugraha Narayan Road
- Dehri-on-Sone
- Sasaram
- Bhabua Road
- Chandauli Majhwar
- Pt. DD Upadhyay Jn.
- Vindhyachal
- Prayagraj
- Kanpur Central
- Aligarh
- New Delhi
Traction[edit | edit source]
Both trains are hauled by a Kanpur / Gomoh-based WAP-7 (HOG)-equipped locomotive from end to end.
Notes[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Runs everyday for every direction.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Mahabodhi Express gets 22 LHB coaches | Patna News". The Times of India.