Dayodaya Express
{{Short description|Train in India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2021}}
{{Use Indian English|date=September 2015}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Dayodaya Express
| image =
| caption =
| type = Superfast Express
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2003|04|01}}
| last =
| operator = West Central Railway
| ridership =
| start = {{stnlnk|Jabalpur Junction}} (JBP)
| stops = 23
| end = {{stnlnk|Ajmer Junction}} (AII)
| distance = {{convert|1028|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 17 hours 05 mins
| frequency = Daily
| class = AC First, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering = On-board catering,
E-catering
| observation = Large windows
| entertainment =
| baggage = Available
| otherfacilities = Below the seats
| stock = LHB coach
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| electrification =
| trainnumber = 12181 / 12182
| speed = {{convert|60|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts.
| map = 250px
| map_state =
}}
The 12181 / 12182 Dayodaya Express is a Superfast Express train service running between {{stnlnk|Jabalpur Junction}} of Jabalpur in Eastern Madhya Pradesh and {{stnlnk|Ajmer Junction}} of Rajasthan.
The Train initially ran between Jabalpur and Jaipur, later it was extended to Ajmer. It was named 'Dayodaya' on Shri Dayodaya Tirth in Jabalpur.
Service
- 12181 Dayodaya Express covers total journey of 1021 kilometers. At 21:00 it departs from Jabalpur Junction and at 14:20 it arrives at Ajmer Junction.
- 12182 Dayodaya Express covers total journey of 1022 kilometers. At 15:25 it departs from Ajmer Junction and at 08:35 it arrives at Jabalpur Junction.
Route and halts
- {{stnlnk|Jabalpur Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Katni Murwara}}
- {{stnlnk|Damoh}}
- {{stnlnk|Saugor}}
- {{stnlnk|Guna Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Kota Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Sawai Madhopur Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Durgapura}}
- {{stnlnk|Jaipur Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Phulera Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Kishangarh}}
- {{stnlnk|Ajmer Junction}}
Traction
It is hauled by a Tughlakabad Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from AII upto KOTA. From KOTA to JBP it is hauled by a Itarsi Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive and vice versa.
Direction reversals
The train reverses its direction 2 times at:-
- {{stnlnk|Kota Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Sawai Madhopur Junction}}.
See also
- Jabalpur–H.Nizamuddin Express
- {{stnlnk|Jabalpur Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Ajmer Junction}}
External links
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/dayodaya-express-12181/371/529/280 12181 Dayodaya Express] at India Rail Info
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/dayodaya-express-12182/372/280/529 12182 Dayodaya Express] at India Rail Info
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Category:Transport in Jabalpur
Category:Rail transport in Madhya Pradesh
Category:Rail transport in Rajasthan
Category:Railway services introduced in 2003
Category:Express trains in India
Category:Named passenger trains of India
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