Jamnagar–Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Superfast Express
{{Short description|Train in India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2017}}
{{Use Indian English|date=October 2017}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Jamnagar–Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Superfast Express
| image = SwarajExpress.jpg
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| caption =
| type = Superfast
| locale =
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|1990|01|01}}
| last =
| operator = Northern Railway
| ridership =
| start = {{rws|Jamnagar}} (JAM)
| stops = 31
| end = {{rws|Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra||SMVD Katra}} (SDVK)
| distance = {{convert|2068|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 32 hrs 30 mins
| frequency = Weekly.{{efn|Runs one day in a week for every direction.}}
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
| seating = No
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering = Available
| observation = Large windows
| entertainment =
| baggage = Available
| otherfacilities = Below the seats
| stock = LHB coach
| gauge = {{RailGauge|1676mm}}
| el =
| trainnumber = 12477 / 12478
| speed = {{convert|59|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts.
| map =
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The 12477 / 12478 Jamnagar–Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Superfast Express is a Superfast train of the Indian Railways connecting Jamnagar Junction in Gujarat and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra of Jammu and Kashmir. It is currently being operated with 12477/12478 train numbers on a weekly basis.[http://www.nr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=5249&did=1457596103716A8982B6F6FE88C3C04927B8A66C1F3DD.web107 Cancellation/Partial Cancellation/Regulation Of Trains Due To Traffic Blocks On Pathankot- Jammu Tawi Section][http://www.wr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=2804&id=0,4,268 WR EXTENDS SEVERAL TRAINS UPTO SHRI MATA VAISHNO DEVI KATRA][http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/ludhiana/northern-railway-extends-12-trains-to-katra/125875.html Northern Railway extends 12 trains to Katra]
Coach composition
The train has Modern LHB rakes with a maximum speed of 130 km/h. The train consists of 22 coaches :
- 1 AC First
- 2 AC II Tier
- 6 AC III Tier
- 6 Sleeper Coaches
- 1 Pantry Car
- 2 General
- 2 End On Generation
Service
The 12477/Jamnagar–Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Superfast Express has an average speed of 62 km/h and covers 2068 km in 33 hrs 25 mins.
The 12478/Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra–Jamnagar Superfast Express has an average speed of 63 km/h and covers 2068 km in 32 hrs 50 mins.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
- {{rws|Jamnagar}}
- {{rws|Hapa}}
- {{rws|Rajkot Junction}}
- {{rws|Wankaner Junction}}
- {{rws|Surendranagar Junction}}
- {{rws|Viramgam Junction}}
- {{rws|Ahmedabad Junction}}
- {{rws|Nadiad Junction}}
- {{rws|Anand Junction}}
- {{rws|Chhayapuri||Chhayapuri (Vadodara)}}
- {{rws|Godhra Junction}}
- {{rws|Dahod}}
- {{rws|Meghnagar}}
- {{rws|Ratlam Junction}}
- {{rws|Nagda Junction}}
- {{rws|Vikramgarh Alot}}
- {{rws|Ramganj Mandi Junction}}
- {{rws|Kota Junction}}
- {{rws|Sawai Madhopur Junction}}
- {{rws|Bharatpur Junction}}
- {{rws|Mathura Junction}}
- {{rws|Hazrat Nizamuddin}}
- {{rws|New Delhi}}
- {{rws|Panipat Junction}}
- {{rws|Ambala Cantonment Junction}}
- {{rws|Ludhiana Junction}}
- {{rws|Jalandhar Cantonment Junction}}
- {{rws|Pathankot Cantonment}}
- {{rws|Kathua}}
- {{rws|Jammu Tawi}}
- {{rws|Udhampur}}
- {{rws|Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra}}
Schedule
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| Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Departure day | Arrival station | Arrival time | Arrival day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12477 | JAM | Jamnagar | 08:15 AM | Wednesday | Katra | 17:40 PM | Thursday |
| 12478 | SVDK | Katra | 09:55 AM | Sunday | Jamnagar | 18:45 PM | Monday |
Traction
Rake sharing
This train shares its rake with
- 12471/12472 Swaraj Express
- 12475/12476 Hapa–Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Superfast Express
- 12473/12474 Gandhidham - Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Sarvodaya Express
Notes
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See also
References
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External links
- [http://indiarailinfo.com/train/794 12477/Jamnagar - Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra (Sindhu) SF Express]
- [http://indiarailinfo.com/train/800 12478/Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra - Jamnagar (Sindhu) SF Express]
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