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{{Use Indian English|date=January 2016}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2016}}
{{Infobox rail service
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Gandhidham - Puri Weekly Superfast Express
| name = Gandhidham-Puri Weekly Superfast Express
| type = [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast Express]]
| type = [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast Express]]
| image=   
| image =   
| image_width =  
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| caption =
| caption =
| locale = [[Odisha]], [[Chhattisgarh]], [[Maharashtra]], [[Gujarat]]
| locale = [[Odisha]], [[Chhattisgarh]], [[Maharashtra]] & [[Gujarat]]
| first =  {{Start date and age|df=yes|2011|11|14}}
| first =  {{Start date and age|df=yes|2011|11|14}}
| last =
| last =
| operator = [[Western Railway Zone (India)|Western Railway]]
| operator = [[Western Railway zone|Western Railway]]
| ridership =
| ridership =
| start = {{rws|Gandhidham Junction}} ('''GIMB''')
| start = {{rws|Gandhidham Junction||Gandhidham}} (GIMB)
| stops = 25  
| stops = 25  
| end = {{rws|Puri}} ('''PURI''')
| end = {{rws|Puri}} (PURI)
| distance = {{convert|2285|km|abbr=on}}
| distance = {{convert|2285|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 41 hours 30 minutes
| journeytime = 41 hours 30 minutes
| frequency = Weekly
| frequency = Weekly
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| sleeping = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| autorack =
| catering = E-Catering<br>On-board Catering
| catering = E-Catering, <br/> On-board Catering
| observation =  
| observation = Large windows
| entertainment =  
| entertainment =  
| baggage =  
| baggage = No
| otherfacilities=
| otherfacilities = Below the seats
| stock = 2
| stock = [[LHB coach]]
| gauge = {{RailGauge|1676mm|lk=on}}
| gauge = {{RailGauge|1676mm|lk=on}}
| el =
| el =
| trainnumber = 12993/12994
| trainnumber = 12993 / 12994
| speed = {{convert|55|km/h|abbr=on}} (average with halts)
| speed = {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts.
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The 12993/12994 '''Gandhidham - Puri Weekly Superfast Express''' is a [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast Express]] train belonging to [[Indian Railways]] that runs between [[Gandhidham Bg Railway Station|Gandhidham Junction]] and [[Puri railway station|Puri]] via [[Sambalpur]].<ref>{{cite web| url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-gandhidham-puri-weekly-sf-express-via-bhubaneswar-12993/15574/369/217| title=12993/Gandhidham - Puri Weekly Superfast Express (via Sambalpur)| website=India Rail Info}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-puri-gandhidham-weekly-sf-express-via-bhubaneswar-12994/15560/217/369| title=12994/Puri - Gandhidham Weekly Superfast Express (via Sambalpur)| website=India Rail Info}}</ref>
The 12993 / 12994 '''Gandhidham-Puri Weekly Superfast Express''' is a [[Superfast Express trains in India|superfast express]] train belonging to [[Indian Railways]] that runs between [[Gandhidham Bg Railway Station|Gandhidham Junction]] and [[Puri railway station|Puri]] via [[Sambalpur]].<ref>{{cite web| url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-gandhidham-puri-weekly-sf-express-via-bhubaneswar-12993/15574/369/217| title=12993/Gandhidham - Puri Weekly Superfast Express (via Sambalpur)| website=India Rail Info}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-puri-gandhidham-weekly-sf-express-via-bhubaneswar-12994/15560/217/369| title=12994/Puri - Gandhidham Weekly Superfast Express (via Sambalpur)| website=India Rail Info}}</ref>


It is currently being operated with 12993/12994 train numbers on a weekly basis. This train was announced in the 2011 rail budget.
It is currently being operated with 12993/12994 train numbers on a weekly basis. This train was announced in the 2011 rail budget.


==Coach Composition==
==Coach composition==


The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 19 coaches :
The train has standard LHB rakes with max speed of 130 kmph. The train consists of 19 coaches :


* 1 AC II Tier
* 1 AC II Tier
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== Service==
== Service==


The 12993/'''Gandhidham - Puri Weekly Superfast Express''' has an average speed of 55&nbsp;km/hr and covers 2285&nbsp;km in 41 hrs 30 mins.
The 12993/'''Gandhidham - Puri Weekly Superfast Express''' has an average speed of 55&nbsp;km/h and covers 2285&nbsp;km in 41 hrs 30 mins.


The 12994/'''Puri - Gandhidham Weekly Superfast Express''' has an average speed of 55&nbsp;km/hr and covers 2285&nbsp;km in 41 hrs 15 mins.
The 12994/'''Puri - Gandhidham Weekly Superfast Express''' has an average speed of 55&nbsp;km/h and covers 2285&nbsp;km in 41 hrs 15 mins.


== Route and halts ==
== Route and halts ==
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The important halts of the train are:
The important halts of the train are:


* {{rws|Gandhidham Junction}}
* '''{{rws|Gandhidham Junction}}'''
* {{rws|Ahmedabad Junction}}
* {{rws|Ahmedabad Junction}}
* {{rws|Vadodara Junction}}
* {{rws|Vadodara Junction}}
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* {{rws|Jalgaon Junction}}
* {{rws|Jalgaon Junction}}
* {{rws|Bhusaval Junction}}
* {{rws|Bhusaval Junction}}
* {{rws|Wardha Junction}}
* {{rws|Nagpur Junction}}
* {{rws|Nagpur Junction}}
* {{rws|Gondia Junction}}
* {{rws|Gondia Junction}}
* {{rws|Durg Junction}}
* {{rws|Durg Junction}}
* {{rws|Raipur Junction}}
* {{rws|Raipur Junction}}
* {{rws|Khariar Road}}
* {{rws|Kantabanji}}
* {{rws|Kantabanji}}
* {{rws|Titlagarh Junction}}
* {{rws|Titlagarh Junction}}
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* {{rws|Bhubaneswar}}
* {{rws|Bhubaneswar}}
* {{rws|Khurda Road Junction}}
* {{rws|Khurda Road Junction}}
* {{rws|Puri}}
* '''{{rws|Puri}}'''


==Schedule==
==Schedule==
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==Direction Reversal==
==Direction reversal==


Train reverses its direction one time at:
Train reverses its direction one time at:
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==Traction==
==Traction==


It is hauled by a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Vatva]] based [[WDM 3A|WDM-3A]] or [[WDM 3A|WDM-3D]] from [[Gandhidham Bg Railway Station|Gandhidham]] to [[Ahmedabad railway station|Ahmedabad]]. After [[Ahmedabad]], an [[Electric Loco Shed, Vadodara]] based [[WAP 4E|WAP-4E]] hauls the train from [[Ahmedabad railway station|Ahmedabad]] to [[Puri railway station|Puri]] and vice versa.
It is hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Visakhapatnam|Visakhapatnam Loco Shed]] or [[Electric Loco Shed, Vadodara|Vadodara Loco Shed]] based [[WAP-7]] electric locomotive from Gandhidham to Puri and vice versa.


==See also==
==See also==
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Gandhidham - Puri Weekly Superfast Express}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Gandhidham - Puri Weekly Superfast Express}}
[[Category:Transport in Puri]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Puri]]
[[Category:Transport in Gandhidham]]
[[Category:Transport in Gandhidham]]
[[Category:Railway services introduced in 2011]]
[[Category:Railway services introduced in 2011]]

Latest revision as of 18:37, 12 August 2025


Not to be confused with Gandhidham-Puri Express (via Vizianagaram).

Gandhidham-Puri Weekly Superfast Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast Express
LocaleOdisha, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra & Gujarat
First service14 November 2011; 14 years ago (2011-11-14)
Current operator(s)Western Railway
Route
StartGandhidham (GIMB)
Stops25
EndPuri (PURI)
Distance travelled2,285 km (1,420 mi)
Average journey time41 hours 30 minutes
Service frequencyWeekly
Train number(s)12993 / 12994
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesE-Catering,
On-board Catering
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesNo
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed55 km/h (34 mph) average including halts.

The 12993 / 12994 Gandhidham-Puri Weekly Superfast Express is a superfast express train belonging to Indian Railways that runs between Gandhidham Junction and Puri via Sambalpur.[1][2]

It is currently being operated with 12993/12994 train numbers on a weekly basis. This train was announced in the 2011 rail budget.

Coach composition[edit | edit source]

The train has standard LHB rakes with max speed of 130 kmph. The train consists of 19 coaches :

  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 2 AC III Tier
  • 8 Sleeper Coaches
  • 6 General Unreserved
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Service[edit | edit source]

The 12993/Gandhidham - Puri Weekly Superfast Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 2285 km in 41 hrs 30 mins.

The 12994/Puri - Gandhidham Weekly Superfast Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 2285 km in 41 hrs 15 mins.

Route and halts[edit | edit source]

The important halts of the train are:

Schedule[edit | edit source]

Train Number Station Code Departure Station Departure Time Departure Day Arrival Station Arrival Time Arrival Day
12993 GIMB Gandhidham Junction 22:45 PM Fri Puri 16:15 PM Sun
12994 PURI Puri 19:45 PM Mon Gandhidham Junction 13:00 PM Wed

Direction reversal[edit | edit source]

Train reverses its direction one time at:

Traction[edit | edit source]

It is hauled by a Visakhapatnam Loco Shed or Vadodara Loco Shed based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Gandhidham to Puri and vice versa.

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "12993/Gandhidham - Puri Weekly Superfast Express (via Sambalpur)". India Rail Info.
  2. ↑ "12994/Puri - Gandhidham Weekly Superfast Express (via Sambalpur)". India Rail Info.


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