Durg–Jammu Tawi Superfast Express
The Durg - Jammu Tawi Superfast Express is a Superfast train belonging to South East Central Railway zone that runs between Durg Junction and Jammu Tawi in India. It is currently being operated with 12549/12550 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1][2][3]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| First service | 3 August 2010 |
| Current operator(s) | South East Central Railways |
| Route | |
| Start | Durg Junction (DURG) |
| Stops | 17 |
| End | Jammu Tawi (JAT) |
| Distance travelled | 1,873 km (1,164 mi) |
| Average journey time | 33h 10m |
| Service frequency | Weekly [lower-alpha 1] |
| Train number(s) | 12549 / 12550 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | Available |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB Coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 61 km/h (38 mph) average including halts |
Service
The 12549/Durg – Jammu Tawi SF Express has an average speed of 56 km/hr and covers 1,873 kilometres (1,164 mi) in 33 h 10 min. The 12550/Jammu Tawi – Durg Weekly SF Express has an average speed of 56 km/hr and covers 1873 km in 33 h 10 m.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
Coach composite
The train has standard LHB rakes with a max speed of 160 kmph. The train consists of 24 coaches :
- 0.5 First AC
- 2.5 AC II Tier
- 4 AC III Tier
- 9 Sleeper Coaches
- 1 Pantry Car
- 3 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
As it shares its rake with 12834 Durg-Hazrat Nizamuddin Chhattisgarh Sampark Kranti, it has been replaced with LHB Coaches.
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Tuglakabad based WAP 7 locomotive from Jammu to Bilaspur, from Bilaspur to Durg both trains are hauled by a Bhilai based WAP 7 locomotive and vice versa.
Rake sharing
The train shares its rake with 12823/12824 Chhattisgarh Sampark Kranti Express.
Notes
- Runs one day in a week for every direction.