Agra Fort–Ajmer Intercity Express
The 12195 / 96 Agra Fort - Ajmer Junction Intercity Express is a Superfast express train belonging to Indian Railways North Central Railway zone that runs between Agra Fort and Ajmer Junction in India.
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| First service | 20 January 2010 |
| Current operator(s) | North Central Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Start | Agra Fort |
| Stops | 12 |
| End | Ajmer Junction |
| Distance travelled | 375 km (233 mi) |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 12195 / 12196 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC Chair Car, Chair Car, general unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | Standard Indian Railways Coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 56 km/h (35 mph) |
It operates as train number 12195 from Agra Fort to Ajmer Junction and as train number 12196 in the reverse direction serving the states of Uttar Pradesh & Rajasthan.
Coaches
The 12195 / 96 Agra Fort Junction - Ajmer Junction Intercity Express has one AC Chair Car, eight Chair Car, eight general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It does not carry a pantry car coach.
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 12195 Agra Fort - Ajmer Junction Intercity Express covers the distance of 375 km (233 mi) in 6 hours 45 mins (56 km/hr) & in 6 hours 40 mins as the 12196 Ajmer Junction - Agra Fort Intercity Express (56 km/hr).
As the average speed of the train is slightly more than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare should includes a Superfast surcharge but the given train number isn't come under the superfast category.
Routing
The 12195 / 96 Agra Fort Junction - Ajmer Junction Intercity Express runs from Agra Fort via Bharatpur Junction, Bandikui Junction, Jaipur Junction to Ajmer Junction.
Traction
As the route is going to be electrified, a Bhagat Ki Kothi based WDP-4D electric locomotive pulls the train to its destination.
References
External links
- 12195 Intercity Express at India Rail Info
- 12196 Intercity Express at India Rail Info