Garba Superfast Express
{{Short description|Train in India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2016}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2016}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Garba Superfast Express
| image =
| caption =
| type = Express
| status =
| locale = Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand & West Bengal
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2010|03|20}}
| last =
| operator = Western Railways
| start = {{stnlnk|Gandhidham Junction||Gandhidham}} (GIMB)
| stops = 16
| end = {{stnlnk|Howrah}} (HWH)
| distance = {{convert|2526|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 42 hours 30 mins
| frequency = Weekly
| class = AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| catering = E-catering,
On-board catering
| observation = Large windows
| baggage =
| otherfacilities = Below the seats
| stock = LHB coach
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm}}
| el =
| trainnumber = 12937 / 12938
| speed = {{convert|60|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average with halts
| map = File:Garbha Express (Gandhidham - Howrah) Route map.png
| map_state =
}}
The 12937 / 12938 Garba Superfast Express is an express train belonging to Western Railway zone that runs between {{stnlnk|Gandhidham Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Howrah}} in India. It is currently being operated with 12937/12938 train numbers on a weekly basis.{{cite web| url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-garba-sf-express-12937/7967/369/1| title=12937/Gandhidham - Howrah Garbha Express| website=India Rail Info}}{{cite web| url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-garba-sf-express-12938/7962/1/369| title=12938/Howrah - Gandhidham Garbha Express| website=India Rail Info}}
Coaches
The train has standard LHB rakes with max speed of 130 kmph. The train consists of 22 coaches:
- 1 AC II Tier
- 5 AC III Tier
- 8 Sleeper coaches
- 6 General Unreserved
- 2 EOG cum Luggage Rake
As with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.{{cite web|url= http://m.indiarailinfo.com/train/garbha-express-12937-gimb-to-hwh/7967/369/1 |title=Garbha Express: Coach Composition}}
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Service
- 12937/Gandhidham–Howrah Garbha Express has an average speed of 58 km/h and covers 2525 km in 43 hrs 30 mins.
- 12938/Howrah–Gandhidham Garbha Express has an average speed of 61 km/h and covers 2525 km in 41 hrs 30 mins.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
- {{stnlnk|Gandhidham Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Samakhiali Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Dhrangadhra Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Ahmedabad Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Chhayapuri}} (Vadodara)
- {{stnlnk|Ratlam Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Kota Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Agra Fort}}
- {{stnlnk|Tundla}}
- {{stnlnk|Kanpur Central}}
- {{stnlnk|Prayagraj Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Mughalsarai Junction||Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn.}}
- {{stnlnk|Sasaram}}
- {{stnlnk|Gaya Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Koderma Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Dhanbad Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Asansol}}
- {{stnlnk|Howrah}}
Schedule
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| Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Departure day | Arrival station | Arrival time | Arrival day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12937 | GIMB | Gandhidham Junction | 17:40 PM | Sat | Howrah Junction | 13:10 PM | Mon |
| 12938 | HWH | Howrah Junction | 23:00 PM | Mon | Gandhidham Junction | 16:30 PM | Wed |
Rake sharing
The train shares its rake with 22951/22952 Bandra Terminus–Gandhidham Weekly Superfast Express.
Traction
It is hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed based WAP-7 electric locomotive on its entire journey.
References
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Category:Transport in Gandhidham
Category:Rail transport in Howrah
Category:Railway services introduced in 2010
Category:Express trains in India
Category:Named passenger trains of India
Category:Rail transport in Gujarat
Category:Rail transport in Uttar Pradesh
Category:Rail transport in Madhya Pradesh
Category:Rail transport in Bihar
Category:Rail transport in Rajasthan
Category:Rail transport in Jharkhand
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