Jaipur–Bandra Terminus Superfast Express

The 12980/12979 Jaipur–Bandra Terminus Superfast Express is a Superfast train belonging to Indian Railways that runs between Jaipur Junction and Bandra Terminus in India.

Jaipur–Bandra Terminus Superfast Express

Overview
Service type	Superfast Express
Locale	Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra
Current operator(s)	North Western Railways
Route
Termini	Jaipur Junction (JP) Bandra Terminus (BDTS)
Stops	17
Distance travelled	1,148 km (713 mi)
Average journey time	16 hours 42 minutes
Service frequency	Tri-weekly
Train number(s)	12980 / 12979
On-board services
Class(es)	AC 1 cum AC 2 tier, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangements	Yes
Sleeping arrangements	Yes
Catering facilities	On-board catering E-catering
Observation facilities	No Rake sharing
Technical
Rolling stock	LHB coaches
Track gauge	1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed	130 km/h (81 mph) maximum 70 km/h (43 mph), including halts

It operates as train number 12980 from Jaipur Junction to Bandra Terminus and as train number 12979 in the reverse direction. It runs on every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from Jaipur Junction and on every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from Bandra Terminus.^[1][2]

Coaches

The train has LHB coaches that run at maximum speed of 130 kmph. The train consists of 22 coaches:

• 1 AC I cum AC II Tier
• 2 AC II Tier
• 6 AC III Tier
• 7 Sleeper coaches
• 4 General Unreserved
• 2 Generator cum Luggage Rake

As with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Service

12980 Jaipur–Bandra Terminus Superfast Express covers the distance of 1148 kilometres in 16 hours 45 mins (70 km/h) & in 16 hours 40 mins (70 km/h) as 12979 Bandra Terminus–Jaipur Superfast Express.

As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Bandra Terminus Jaipur Superfast Express – AC 3 tier coach

Bandra Terminus Jaipur Superfast Express at Borivali station

Bandra Terminus Jaipur Superfast Express – AC 1st Class coach

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

• Jaipur Junction
• Durgapura
• Sawai Madhopur Junction
• Kota Junction
• Nagda Junction
• Ratlam Junction
• Meghnagar
• Dahod
• Godhra Junction
• Vadodara Junction
• Surat
• Navsari
• Valsad
• Vapi
• Palghar
• Borivali
• Andheri
• Bandra Terminus

Schedule

Train number	Station code	Departure station	Departure time	Departure day	Arrival station	Arrival time	Frequency
12980	JP	Jaipur Junction	20:25 PM	Mon,Wed,Fri	Bandra Terminus	13:10 PM	Tue,Thu,Sat
12979	BDTS	Bandra Terminus	17:05 PM	Tue,Thu,Sat	Jaipur Junction	09:45 AM	Sun,Wed,Fri

Direction reversal

The train reverses direction one time at Sawai Madhopur Junction.

Traction

An Abu Road-based WDM-3A or Bhagat Ki Kothi-based WDP-4 hauls the train between Jaipur Junction and Sawai Madhopur Junction.

Prior to Western Railways switching to AC traction, it would get a Vadodara-based WAP-4E or locomotive until Valsad after which a WCAM-1 would take over until Bandra Terminus.

Western Railways completed DC electric conversion to AC on 5 February 2012 & it is now regularly hauled by a Vadodara-based WAP-5 or WAP-7 locomotive from Jaipur Junction until Bandra Terminus.

References

1. "12979/Bandra Terminus - Jaipur Superfast Express". India Rail Info.
2. "12980/Jaipur - Bandra Terminus Superfast Express". India Rail Info.