The 12987 / 12988 Ajmer–Sealdah Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to

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that runs between and in India. It operates as train number 12988 from Ajmer Junction to Sealdah and as train number 12987 in the reverse direction.

Service

The 12988 Ajmer–Sealdah Superfast Express covers the distance of 1642 kilometres in 27 h 5 min (60.6 km/h) and in 27 h 25 min (59.9 km/h) as 12987 Sealdah–Ajmer 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. 12987 Sealdah Ajmer Superfast Express - Sleeper coach

12987 Sealdah Ajmer Superfast Express - Sleeper coach

Route & Halts

The 12988 / 12987 Ajmer–Sealdah Superfast Express runs from Ajmer Junction via , ,

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, , Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay Jn.,,, , , to Sealdah.

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a

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-based WAP-7 (HOG)-equipped locomotive from Ajmer Junction to Sealdah, and vice versa.

Coach composition

* 2 AC II Tier * 6 AC III Tier * 1 PC – Pantry car * 7 Sleeper coaches * 4 General * 2 End-on Generators

References

External links

Indian Railways

IRCTC

IRFCA

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