Bikaner–Delhi Sarai Rohilla Superfast Express
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.
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| First service | 30 March 2011 |
| Current operator(s) | North Western Railways |
| Route | |
| Start | Bikaner Junction (BKN) |
| Stops | 13 |
| End | Delhi Sarai Rohilla(DEE) |
| Distance travelled | 458 km (285 mi) |
| Average journey time | 8 hours (Approx.) |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 12457 / 12458 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) |
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| 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 coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) Broad Gauge |
| Operating speed | 57.92 km/h (36 mph) |
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 12458 / 57 Bikaner Delhi Sarai Rohilla Superfast Express has 1 AC 1st Class cum AC 2 tier, 1 AC 2 tier, 3 AC 3 tier, 7 Sleeper Class, 6 Unreserved/General & 2 Seating cum 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 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 Sri Dungargarh, Ratangarh Junction, Churu Junction, Loharu, Rewari 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 coaches.
Traction
As large sections of the route are yet to be fully electrified, a Bhagat Ki Kothi based WDP 4 / WDP 4B / WDP 4D locomotive powers the train for its entire journey.
See also
References
- "Bikaner - Delhi Sarai Rohilla Express skipping Shahabad Mohammadpur & Palam Airport - YouTube". youtube.com. Retrieved 17 July 2014.