Veraval–Banaras Weekly Superfast Express
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| Status | Active |
| First service | 11 September 2023 |
| Current operator(s) | Western Railways |
| Route | |
| Termini | Veraval Junction (VRL) Banaras (BSBS) |
| Stops | 27 |
| Distance travelled | 1,972 km (1,225 mi) |
| Average journey time | 34 hrs 5 mins |
| Service frequency | Weekly [a] |
| Train number(s) | 12945/12946 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | First AC, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | Pantry car, On-board catering, E-catering |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | ICF coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 57 km/h (35 mph) average including halts |
The Veraval–Banaras Superfast Express is an Superfast Express train belonging to Western Railway zone that runs between Veraval Junction and Banaras in India.[1] It is currently being operated with 12945/12946 train numbers on a weekly basis.
Route and halts[edit]
The important stops of the train are:
- Veraval Junction
- Junagadh Junction
- Jetalsar Junction
- Botad Junction
- Ahmedabad Junction
- Nadiad Junction
- Anand Junction
- Chhayapuri
- Godhra Junction
- Ratlam Junction
- Nagda Junction
- Shamgarh
- Kota Junction
- Gangapur City
- Agra Fort
- Tundla Junction
- Etawah Junction
- Govindpuri
- Prayagraj Junction
- Banaras
Schedule[edit]
| Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Departure day | Arrival station | Arrival time | Arrival day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12945 | VRL | Veraval Junction | 04:30 AM | Monday | Banaras | 14:35 PM | Tuesday |
| 12946 | BSBS | Banaras | 07:30 AM | Wednesday | Veraval Junction | 18:45 PM | Thursday |
Rake sharing[edit]
The train shares its rake with 19203/19204 Bandra Terminus–Veraval Weekly Superfast Express.
See Also[edit]
Notes[edit]
- ^ Runs one day in a week for every direction.
References[edit]
- ^ "MP: Veraval-Banaras Superfast Weekly Train Introduced; Inaugural Run Today". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 2023-09-24.
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