| Overview | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast Express, Jan Shatabdi | ||||
| Locale | Chhattisgarh & Maharashtra | ||||
| Current operator(s) | South East Central Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Start | Raigarh (RIG) | ||||
| Stops | 13 | ||||
| End | Gondia Junction (G) | ||||
| Distance travelled | 414 km (257 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 07 hours 05 minutes | ||||
| Service frequency | 6 days a week | ||||
| Train number(s) | 12069 / 12070 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC Chair Car, Second Class seating | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | No | ||||
| Catering facilities | No pantry car attached E-catering available | ||||
| Baggage facilities | Overhead racks | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | ICF coaches | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 110 km/h (68 mph) maximum, 59 km/h (37 mph) average including halts | ||||
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The 12069 / 12070 RaigarhGondia Jan Shatabdi Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian Railways – South East Central Railway zone that runs between Raigarh and Gondia Junction in India.
It operates as train number 12069 from Raigarh to Gondia Junctio} and as train number 12070 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Maharashtra & Chhattisgarh.
Coaches[edit | edit source]
The 12069 / 70 Raigarh–Gondia Jan Shatabdi Express has 3 AC Chair Car, 13 Second Class seating & 2 Second Jan Chair cum Guard coaches. It does not carry 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 | edit source]
The 12069 / 70 Raigarh–Gondia Jan Shatabdi Express covers the distance of 414 kilometres in 07 hours 00 mins (59.14 km/hr) in both directions.
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.
Routeing[edit | edit source]
The 12069/12070 Raigarh–Gondia Jan Shatabdi Express runs from Raigarh via Champa Junction, Akaltara, Bilaspur Junction, Bhatapara, Raipur Junction, Durg, Rajnandgaon, Dongargarh to Gondia Junction.
Traction[edit | edit source]
As the entire route is fully electrified, a Bhilai-based WAP-7 locomotive power the train for its entire journey.
Timings[edit | edit source]
12069 Raigarh–Gondia Jan Shatabdi Express leaves Raigarh every day except Sunday at 06:20 hrs IST and reaches Gondia Junction at 13:25 hrs IST the same day.
12070 Gondia–Raigarh Jan Shatabdi Express leaves Gondia Junction every day except Sunday at 15:00 hrs IST and reaches Raigarh at 22:00 hrs IST the same day.
References[edit | edit source]
- http://www.indianrail.gov.in/jan_shatabdi.html
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4aLrHwkgb8
- http://www.railwayindia.co.in/information/train-type-information/janshatabdi.html
- https://www.flickr.com/photos/railfan_ap/9047993690/
External links[edit | edit source]
- "Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry". indianrail.gov.in. Retrieved 5 April 2014.
- "IRCTC Online Passenger Reservation System". irctc.co.in. Retrieved 5 April 2014.
- "[IRFCA] Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet". IRFCA. Retrieved 5 April 2014.
