Azimabad Express

{{Short description|Train in India}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2017}}

{{Use Indian English|date=June 2017}}

{{Infobox rail service

| color = BB0000

| name = Azimabad Express

| image = Ministry of Railways India.svg

| image_size =

| type = Superfast

| status =

| locale = Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh & Bihar

| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2007|02|19}}

| last =

| operator = Western Railway

| start = {{stnlnk|Ahmedabad}} (ADI)

| stops = 23

| end = {{stnlnk|Rajgir}} (RGD)

| distance = {{convert|1860.6|km|0|abbr=on}}

| journeytime = 31 hrs 30 mins

| frequency = Bi-weekly

| class = AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved

| seating = Yes

| sleeping = Yes

| observation = Large windows

| catering = On-board catering,
E-catering

| baggage = Available

| otherfacilities = Below the seats

| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm}}

| stock = LHB coach

| el =

| trainnumber = 12947 / 12948

| speed = {{convert|60|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts.

| map =

| map_state =

}}

The 12947 / 12948 Azimabad Express is a superfast express train connecting two significant cities: Ahmedabad Jn in Gujarat and Rajgir in Bihar. Rajgir, the cultural capital of Bihar, served as the capital for the Haryanka, Pradyota, Brihadratha dynasties, and the Mauryan Empire. It was also the first capital of the ancient kingdom of Great Magadha and a prominent retreat center for the Buddha and his sangha. Ahmedabad, on the other hand, is the most populous city in Gujarat. Initially, the train operated between Patna Jn and Ahmedabad Jn, but it was later extended to Rajgir. "Azimabad" was the historical name of Patna during the later Mughal period.