The 12975 / 12976 Jaipur–Mysore Superfast Express is Superfast Express train belonging to

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that runs between and in India. It operates as train number 12976 from Jaipur Junction to Mysore Junction and as train number 12975 in the reverse direction.

Coaches

12975/12976 Jaipur–Mysore Superfast Express presently has 1 AC 1st Class cum AC 2 tier, 2 AC 2 tier, 5 AC 3 tier, 11 Sleeper class, 4 General Unreserved coaches & 1 Pantry Car coach. As with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Service

12976 Jaipur–Mysore Superfast Express covers the distance of 2479 kilometres in 44 hours 00 mins (56.34 km/hr) & in 44 hours 55 mins (55.19 km/hr) as 12975 Mysore–Jaipur Superfast Express. As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/hr, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Direction reversal

The train reverses its direction 3 times during its journey at; * *

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* Guntakal Junction.

Routing

The train runs from Jaipur Junction via , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , to Mysore Junction.

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 19713/19714

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Gallery

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Traction

It is hauled by 4 locomotives during its run. A

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locomotive hauls the train between Jaipur Junction & after which a

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locomotive takes over until handing over to

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locomotive till and from Guntakal Junction, a

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locomotive takes over the remaining journey up to Mysore Junction

Time Table

* 12976 Jaipur–Mysore Superfast Express leaves Jaipur Junction every Monday & Wednesday at 19:35 hrs IST and reaches Mysore Junction at 16:20 hrs IST on the 3rd day. * 12975 Mysore–Jaipur Superfast Express leaves Mysore Junction every Thursday & Saturday at 10:15 hrs IST and reaches Jaipur Junction at 06:15 hrs IST on the 3rd day.

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References

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