Jaipur Superfast Express
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The 12955/2956 Mumbai Jaipur Superfast is one of the most important trains of Western railway. It operates as train number 12955 from Mumbai Central
to Jaipur
and as train number 12956 in the reverse direction. It covers a distance of 1159 kilometers in each direction however it takes 18 hours when operating as train number 12955 at an average speed of 64.39 km/h (excluding halts) while its return journey as train number 12956 takes 17 hrs 40 mins at an average speed of 65.60 km/h (excluding halts). This train is the second fastest on the Mumbai Jaipur run after Jaipur Duronto which has no stops except technical ones. The train runs at maximum speed of 115 km/h.
This Train is the Fastest Superfast Train in terms of its Average speed. 12155 Shaan-e-Bhopal express has higher average to Bhopal direction but lesser Average speed in opposite direction.
Other trains which service the Mumbai Jaipur route are 12239/40 Jaipur Duronto, 19707 Aravali Express, 12215/12216 Garib Rath Express, 12979/12980 Bandra Jaipur Superfast Express. 12215/12216 Garib Rath Express has been recently extended from Jaipur to Delhi Sarai Rohilla. 12239/40 Jaipur Duronto, 12955/56 Jaipur Superfast & 12979/80 Bandra Jaipur Superfast Express use the Vadodara-Kota-Sawai Madhopur route while 19707/08 Aravali Express & 12215/16 Garib Rath Express go via Ahmedabad.
It leaves Mumbai Central as train number 12955 on a daily basis at 1850 hrs and at the end of 19 halts arrives at Jaipur the next day at 1250 hrs. Train number 12956 leaves Jaipur on a daily basis at 1410 hrs arriving at Mumbai Central the next day at 0750 hrs.
The 12955/2956 Mumbai Jaipur Superfast generally has a A1-1st AC, HA1 which is First AC cum 2nd AC, 2 AC 2 tier, 3 AC 3 tiers and the rest are a mix of sleeper
and second class coaches. It generally carries a 22/24 coach load.
just after crossing Vile Parle from where onwards it is a pure AC line. It gets a locomotive change at Vadodara
where it swaps the WCAM 2P for a Vadodara WAP 4 & at Sawai Madhopur
where it gets a WDM 3A from Bhagat Ki Kothi
shed. Sawai Madhopur is also where it gets a reversal in direction.
Recently, Western Railway has begun converting the Mumbai region's 1500v DC traction to 25000v AC traction. As there is only work left between Mumbai Central and Vile Parle so soon as the remaining part would be done it will result in the elimination of the need to change engine's at Vadodara & WAP engines will start entering the Mumbai region.
Mumbai Central
Mumbai Central , previously known as Bombay Central, is a major intercity railway station and a commuter station in Mumbai. It was designed by the british architect Claude Batley. It serves as the terminal for several long distance trains operated by Western Railway. The station is located in south...
to Jaipur
Jaipur
Jaipur , also popularly known as the Pink City, is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Rajasthan. Founded on 18 November 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amber, the city today has a population of more than 3.1 million....
and as train number 12956 in the reverse direction. It covers a distance of 1159 kilometers in each direction however it takes 18 hours when operating as train number 12955 at an average speed of 64.39 km/h (excluding halts) while its return journey as train number 12956 takes 17 hrs 40 mins at an average speed of 65.60 km/h (excluding halts). This train is the second fastest on the Mumbai Jaipur run after Jaipur Duronto which has no stops except technical ones. The train runs at maximum speed of 115 km/h.
This Train is the Fastest Superfast Train in terms of its Average speed. 12155 Shaan-e-Bhopal express has higher average to Bhopal direction but lesser Average speed in opposite direction.
Other trains which service the Mumbai Jaipur route are 12239/40 Jaipur Duronto, 19707 Aravali Express, 12215/12216 Garib Rath Express, 12979/12980 Bandra Jaipur Superfast Express. 12215/12216 Garib Rath Express has been recently extended from Jaipur to Delhi Sarai Rohilla. 12239/40 Jaipur Duronto, 12955/56 Jaipur Superfast & 12979/80 Bandra Jaipur Superfast Express use the Vadodara-Kota-Sawai Madhopur route while 19707/08 Aravali Express & 12215/16 Garib Rath Express go via Ahmedabad.
It leaves Mumbai Central as train number 12955 on a daily basis at 1850 hrs and at the end of 19 halts arrives at Jaipur the next day at 1250 hrs. Train number 12956 leaves Jaipur on a daily basis at 1410 hrs arriving at Mumbai Central the next day at 0750 hrs.
Coach composition
This is one of the few mix coach trains in India which has 7 AC Coaches.The 12955/2956 Mumbai Jaipur Superfast generally has a A1-1st AC, HA1 which is First AC cum 2nd AC, 2 AC 2 tier, 3 AC 3 tiers and the rest are a mix of sleeper
Sleeper car
Sleeper car may refer to:* Sleeping car, a railroad passenger car that can accommodate its passengers in beds* Sleeper , a car that has an unassuming exterior but is capable of high performance...
and second class coaches. It generally carries a 22/24 coach load.
Locomotion
It departs Mumbai Central with a Valsad WCAM 2P locomotive in order to use Mumbai's DC traction wires and switches power on-the-fly in a dead zoneDead Zone
Dead zone may refer to:* Dead zone , low-oxygen areas in the world's oceans* Dead zone , an area where cell phones cannot transmit to a nearby cell siteDead Zone may also refer to:* "Dead Zone" , a 2011 album by Merzbow...
just after crossing Vile Parle from where onwards it is a pure AC line. It gets a locomotive change at Vadodara
Vadodara
Vadodara formerly known as Baroda is the third most populated city in the Indian State of Gujarat . It is one of the four cities with the population of over 1 million...
where it swaps the WCAM 2P for a Vadodara WAP 4 & at Sawai Madhopur
Sawai Madhopur
Sawai Madhopur is a city and a municipality in Sawai Madhopur District in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is the administrative headquarters of Sawai Madhopur District....
where it gets a WDM 3A from Bhagat Ki Kothi
Bhagat Ki Kothi
Bhagat Ki Kothi is a place in the Rajasthan, near Jodhpur. Bhagat Ki Kothi is more over famous for the Thar Express. This station connects India and Pakistan ....
shed. Sawai Madhopur is also where it gets a reversal in direction.
Recently, Western Railway has begun converting the Mumbai region's 1500v DC traction to 25000v AC traction. As there is only work left between Mumbai Central and Vile Parle so soon as the remaining part would be done it will result in the elimination of the need to change engine's at Vadodara & WAP engines will start entering the Mumbai region.