Parasnath Express
{{Short description|Train in India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2018}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Parasnath Express
| image = Ministry of Railways India.svg
| image width =
| caption =
| type = Superfast
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2003|07|27}}
| last =
| operator = Western Railway
| ridership =
| start = {{stnlnk|Bhavnagar Terminus}} (BVC)
| stops = 29
| end = {{stnlnk|Asansol Junction}} (ASN)
| distance = {{convert|2313|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 40 hours 20 minutes
| frequency = Weekly
| class = 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}}
| trainnumber = 12941 / 12942
| speed = {{convert|57|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts.
| map = 250px
| map_state =
}}
The 12941 / 12942 Parasnath Express is a superfast Express train belonging to Indian Railways Western Zone that runs between {{stnlnk|Bhavnagar Terminus}} and {{stnlnk|Asansol Junction}} in India.{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/1140901/jsp/jharkhand/story_18784890.jsp#.VLJzc9KUf6E|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140908175551/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1140901/jsp/jharkhand/story_18784890.jsp#.VLJzc9KUf6E|url-status=dead|archive-date=8 September 2014|title=Change of Timing at Dhanbad Junction|work=Telegraph India|date=1 September 2014}} From 20 December, 2022, it runs with highly refurbished LHB coaches.
It operates as train number 12941 from Bhavnagar Terminus to Asansol and as train number 12942 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal.
History
Coaches
The 12941 / 42 Parasnath Express has 2 AC 2-tier, 6 AC 3-tier 8 sleeper class, four general unreserved, one EOG and one SLR (seating with luggage rake). {{citation needed|date=May 2019}} It does not carry a pantry car coach.[https://www.bhaskar.com/news/MP-OTH-MAT-latest-khachrodh-news-035507-952236-NOR.html?ref=srh Parasnath Express gets new stoppage at nagda], bhaskar.com, 3 December 2014
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service
The 12941 Bhavnagar Terminus–Asansol Junction Parasnath Express covers the distance of {{convert|2311|km|0|abbr=on}} in 40 hours 20 mins (57 km/h) and in 37 hours 35 mins as the 12942 Asansol Junction–Bhavnagar Terminus Parasnath Express (62 km/h).
As the average speed of the train is above {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, as per railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Route & halts
The 12941 / 12942 Parasnath Express runs from
- Bhavnagar Terminus
- {{stnlnk|Dhola Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Botad Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Viramgam}}
- {{stnlnk|Ahmedabad Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Chhayapuri||Chhayapuri (Vadodara)}}
- {{stnlnk|Ratlam Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Kota Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Agra Fort}}
- {{stnlnk|Kanpur Central}}
- {{stnlnk|Prayagraj Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction||Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn.}}
- {{stnlnk|Sasaram Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Gaya Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Koderma Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Parasnath}}
- {{stnlnk|Dhanbad Junction}}
- Asansol Junction.{{cite web | url=https://www.bhaskar.com/jharkhand/dhanbad/news/JHA-DHAN-MAT-latest-dhanbad-news-022002-2359985-NOR.html | title=पारसनाथ एक्सप्रेस को रेलवे भेजती है भावनगर तक धनबाद मंडल रवाना करती है सिर्फ अहमदाबाद तक | publisher=bhaskar.com | date=9 April 2017 | accessdate=5 August 2018 }}
Traction
It is hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed-based WAP-5 / WAP-7 electric locomotive on its entire journey.
Rake sharing
The train shares its rake with 22963/22964 Bandra Terminus–Bhavnagar Terminus Weekly Superfast Express.
References
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External links
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/parasnath-sf-express-12941/1/967/7 12941 Parasnath Express] at India Rail Info
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/parasnath-sf-express-12942/88/7/967 12942 Parasnath Express] at India Rail Info
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Category:Express trains in India
Category:Transport in Bhavnagar
Category:Rail transport in Gujarat
Category:Rail transport in Madhya Pradesh
Category:Rail transport in Rajasthan
Category:Rail transport in Uttar Pradesh
Category:Rail transport in Bihar
Category:Rail transport in Jharkhand