Garbha Superfast Express
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| Status | Operating |
| Locale | Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand & West Bengal |
| Current operator(s) | Western Railways |
| Route | |
| Start | Gandhidham |
| Stops | 15 |
| End | Howrah |
| Distance travelled | 2,510 km (1,560 mi) |
| Average journey time | 44 hrs 5 mins(for 12937),41 hrs 45 mins(for 12938) |
| Service frequency | Weekly |
| Train number(s) | 12937/12302 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper, General |
| Seating arrangements | Available |
| Sleeping arrangements | Available |
| Technical | |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 54 km/h (34 mph) average with halts |
The Garbha Superfast Express is a superfast train running between Gandhidham and Howrah Junction.
Contents
Coaches
The Garbha Superfast Express has AC 1st Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class and General Unreserved coaches. As with most train services in India, Coach Composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.[1]
| Loco | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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SLR | UR | UR | UR | S1 | S2 | S3 | S4 | S5 | S6 | S7 | S8 | B5 | B4 | B3 | B2 | B1 | A1 | UR | UR | UR | SLR |
Service
The Garbha Superfast Express covers the distance of 2,510 km in 44 hrs 5 mins as 12937; 41 hrs 45 mins as 12938.
Traction
A Vatva or Ratlam based WDM-3A or WDM-3D hauls the train from Gandhidham to Ahmedabad after which a Vadodara-based WAP-4E hauls the train for the remainder of its journey until Howrah.
References
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