| Valsad–Vadodara Intercity Superfast Express | |||||
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| Overview | |||||
| Service type | Superfast Express | ||||
| Locale | Gujarat | ||||
| First service | 1 July 1992 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | Western Railway | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Start | Valsad (BL) | ||||
| Stops | 11 | ||||
| End | Vadodara (BRC) | ||||
| Distance travelled | 199 km (124 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 03 hours 20 minutes | ||||
| Service frequency | Daily | ||||
| Train number(s) | 12929 / 12930 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC Chair Car, Second Seating, General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | No | ||||
| Auto-rack arrangements | Overhead racks | ||||
| Catering facilities | No | ||||
| Observation facilities | Large windows | ||||
| Other facilities | Below the seats | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | LHB coach | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 56 km/h (35 mph) average including halts | ||||
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The 12929 / 12930 Valsad–Vadodara Intercity Superfast Express is a superfast express train of the Indian Railways connecting Valsad and Vadodara of Gujarat. It is operated with train numbers 12929/12930 on a daily basis.[1][2][3]
This train was previously running between Valsad and Vadodara Junction, but the train was extended up to Dahod by Ministry of Railways in 2011.[4][5] It runs to Vadodara Junction.[6]
Coach composition[edit | edit source]
The train has standard rakes with maximum speed of 110 km/h (68 mph). The train consists of 22 coaches:
- 2 Luggage cum Brake vans
- 2 AC Chair Car
- 10 Second Seating
- 8 General Unreserved
Service[edit | edit source]
- 12929/Valsad–Vadodara Intercity Superfast Express has an average speed of 60 km/h (37 mph) and covers 199 km (124 mi) in 3 hours 20 minutes.
- 12930/Vadodara–Valsad Intercity Superfast Express has an average speed of 55 km/h (34 mph) and covers 199 km (124 mi) in 3 hours 35 minutes.
Route & halts[edit | edit source]
The important[according to whom?] halts of the train are:
- Valsad
- Bilimora Junction
- Amalsad
- Navsari
- Maroli
- Surat
- Kim
- Kosamba Junction
- Ankleshwar Junction
- Bharuch Junction
- Palej
- Miyagam Karjan Junction
- Vadodara Junction
Schedule[edit | edit source]
| Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Departure day | Arrival station | Arrival time | Arrival day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12929 | BL | Valsad | 07:15 | Daily | Vadodara | 10:35 | Daily |
| 12930 | BRC | Vadodara | 17:10 | Daily | Valsad | 20:45 | Daily |
Traction[edit | edit source]
Both trains are hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed based WAP-5 / WAP-7 locomotive from end to end.
Rake sharing[edit | edit source]
The train shares its rake with;
- 22959/22960 Vadodara–Jamnagar Intercity Superfast Express
- 20959/20960 Valsad–Vadnagar Intercity Superfast Express
External links[edit | edit source]
- 12929/Valsad - Vadodara Intercity Superfast Express India Rail Info
- 12930/Vadodara - Valsad Intercity Superfast Express India Rail Info
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "The composition of the following trains will be changed w.e.f 1st October 2015".
- ↑ CHANGE IN COMPOSITION OF 2 WR TRAINS
- ↑ "सूरत / अजमेर-वलसाड में रेलवे लेगी मेगा ब्लॉक; 221 ट्रेनें आधा घंटे से ज्यादा लेट चलेंगी". Dainik Bhasker. 27 December 2018.
- ↑ "WR Extends of Valsad–Vadodara Intercity Express upto Dahod". Western Railway.
- ↑ "Several trains proposed in Railway Budget:2011". Times of India. 25 February 2011.
- ↑ "Indian Railways announces 3 additional fully reserved special trains; Check timings, halts & other details". Financial Express. 16 September 2021.