Bikaner–Delhi Sarai Rohilla Superfast Express

Bikaner Delhi Sarai Rohilla Superfast Express
Overview
Service type	Superfast
First service	30 March 2011
Current operator	North Western Railways
Route
Termini	Bikaner Junction (BKN); Delhi Sarai Rohilla(DEE)
Stops	13
Distance travelled	458 km (285 mi)
Average journey time	8 hours (Approx.)
Service frequency	Daily
Train number	12457 / 12458
On-board services
Classes	AC 1st Class; AC 2 tier; AC 3 tier; Sleeper Class; General;
Seating arrangements	Yes
Sleeping arrangements	Yes
Catering facilities	Available but No Pantry Car
Observation facilities	RSA with 22421 / 22422 Salasar Express
Technical
Rolling stock	ICF coach
Track gauge	1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) ; broad gauge
Operating speed	57.92 km/h (36 mph)

The 12457/12458 Bikaner–Delhi Sarai Rohilla Superfast Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian Railways – North Western Railway zone that runs between Bikaner Junction and Delhi Sarai Rohilla in India.

It operates as train number 12458 from Bikaner Junction to Delhi Sarai Rohilla and as train number 12457 in the reverse direction serving the states of Rajasthan, Haryana and Delhi.

Coaches

The 12457/12458 Bikaner–Delhi Sarai Rohilla Superfast Express typically operates with one AC First Class cum AC 2-Tier coach, one AC 2-Tier coach, six AC 3-Tier coaches, seven Sleeper Class coaches, six General Unreserved coaches, and one Seating cum Luggage Rake (SLR) coaches. The train does not include a pantry car.

As with most Indian Railways services, the coach composition is subject to change based on operational requirements and passenger demand.

Service

The 12458 Bikaner–Delhi Sarai Rohilla Superfast Express covers the distance of 458 km (285 mi) in 7 hours 40 mins averaging 59.74 km/h (37 mph) & in 8 hours 10 mins as 12457 Delhi Sarai Rohilla–Bikaner Superfast Express averaging 56.08 km/h (35 mph).

As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routeing

The 12458/57 Bikaner–Delhi Sarai Rohilla Superfast Express runs from Bikaner Junction via Shri Dungargarh, Ratangarh Junction, Churu Junction, Loharu Junction, Rewari Junction, Gurgaon to Delhi Sarai Rohilla.

This train is different from the 12455/56 Delhi Sarai Rohilla–Bikaner Superfast Express which is operated by Northern Railways and runs via Sri Ganganagar Junction railway station utilising LHB coach.

Traction

As the entire route is fully electrified, a Ghaziabad -based WAP-7 locomotive powers the train for its entire journey.

References

"Bikaner–Delhi Sarai Rohilla Express skipping Shahabad Mohammadpur & Palam Airport – YouTube". youtube.com. 19 September 2013. Retrieved 17 July 2014.

External links

Railways in Northern India
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Defunct lines	Jammu–Sialkot line
Manufacturing units and workshops	Banaras Locomotive Works Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala Modern Coach Factory, Raebareli
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See also	Indian Railways Bholu (mascot) 1974 railway strike in India Haryana Orbital Rail Corridor