Ziyarat Express

Ziyarat Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
LocaleBihar, Uttar Pradesh & Rajasthan
Current operator(s)East Central Railways
Route
TerminiRajendra Nagar Terminal (RJPB)
Ajmer Junction (AII)
Stops13
Distance travelled1,307 km (812 mi)
Average journey time20 hours 25 minutes as 12395,
23 hours 10 minutes as 12396.
Service frequencyWeekly
Train number(s)12395 / 12396
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesAvailable
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed130 km/h (81 mph) maximum,
63 km/h (39 mph) average including halts
Route map

The 12395 / 12396 Ziyarat Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian Railways – East Central Railway zone that runs between Rajendra Nagar Terminus and Ajmer Junction in India.

It operates as train number 12395 from Rajendra Nagar]to Ajmer Junction and as train number 12396 in the reverse direction serving the states of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan.

The word Ziyarat means 'to visit' in Arabic.

Coaches

The 12395 / 12396 Ziyarat Express has 2 AC 2 tier, 1 First AC, 6 AC 3 tier, 1 AC 3 tier Economy, 6 Sleeper Class, 3 General Unreserved and 2 EOG (End On Generator ) LHB coach. In addition, it carries a pantry car coach. It runs with LHB coach. As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Service

The 12395 Ziyarat Express covers the distance of 1,305 km (811 mi) in 20 hours 25 mins (63.92 km/h) and in 23 hours 10 mins as 12396 Ziyarat Express (56.33 km/h).

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.

Route and halts

The 12395 / 12396 Ziyarat Express runs from Rajendra Nagar Terminal via Patna Junction, Danapur, Ara Junction, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction, Allahabad Junction, Kanpur Central, Firozabad, Tundla Junction, Agra Fort, Sawai Madhopur, Banasthali Niwai, Durgapura, Jaipur to Ajmer Junction.

Traction

The entire route is now fully electrified. It is hauled by a Gomoh Loco Shed based WAP 7 electric locomotive powers the train from Rajendra Nagar Terminal up to Ajmer Junction.

Operation

  • 12395 – leaves Rajendra Nagar Terminal on every Wednesday at 18:30 Hrs IST and reaches Ajmer Junction next day at 15:10 hrs IST.
  • 12396 – leaves Ajmer Jn every Thursday at 23:55 Hrs IST and reach Rajendra Nagar Terminal next day at 23:15 Hrs IST

Rake sharing

The train sharing its rake with 13281/13282 New Tinsukia–Rajendra Nagar Weekly Express.

References

  • "2396 Ziyarat Express - YouTube". youtube.com. Retrieved 4 August 2014.
  • "Ziyarat Express | Flickr – Photo Sharing!". flickr.com. Retrieved 4 August 2014.