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| Overview | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast Express | ||||
| Locale | Gujarat | ||||
| First service | 1 July 1992; 32 years ago (1992-07-01) | ||||
| Current operator(s) | Western Railway | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | Valsad (BL) Vadodara (BRC) | ||||
| Stops | 11 | ||||
| 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 currently being operated with 12929/12930 train numbers on a daily basis.
This train was previously running between Valsad and Vadodara Junction, but the train was extended up to Dahod by Ministry of Railways in 2011. Currently, it is running upto Vadodara Junction.
Coach composition
The train has standard rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 22 coaches:
- 2 Luggage cum Brake vans
- 2 AC Chair Car
- 10 Second Seating
- 8 General Unreserved
Service
- 12929/Valsad–Vadodara Intercity Superfast Express has an average speed of 60 km/h and covers 199 km in 3 hrs 20 mins.
- 12930/Vadodara–Valsad Intercity Superfast Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 199 km in 3 hrs 35 mins.
Route & halts
The important 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
| Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Departure day | Arrival station | Arrival time | Arrival day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12929 | BL | Valsad | 07:15 AM | Daily | Vadodara | 10:35 AM | Daily |
| 12930 | BRC | Vadodara | 17:10 PM | Daily | Valsad | 20:45 PM | Daily |
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed based WAP-5 / WAP-7 locomotive from end to end.
Rake sharing
The train shares its rake with;
- 22959/22960 Vadodara–Jamnagar Intercity Superfast Express
- 20959/20960 Valsad–Vadnagar Intercity Superfast Express
External links
- 12929/Valsad - Vadodara Intercity Superfast Express India Rail Info
- 12930/Vadodara - Valsad Intercity Superfast Express India Rail Info
References
- "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.
- "WR Extends of Valsad–Vadodara Intercity Express upto Dahod". Western Railway.
- "Several trains proposed in Railway Budget:2011". Times of India.
- "Indian Railways announces 3 additional fully reserved special trains; Check timings, halts & other details". Financial Express.
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