The 12929 / 12930 Valsad–Vadodara Intercity Superfast Express is a Superfast Express train of the Indian Railways connecting Valsad and Vadodara of Gujarat. It is currently being operated with 12929/12930 train numbers on a daily basis.[1][2][3]
This train was previously running between Valsad and Vadodara Junction, but the train was extended up to Dahod by Ministry of Railways in 2011.[4][5] Currently, it is running upto Vadodara Junction.[6]
Coach composition
The train has standard rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 22 coaches:
- 2 Luggage cum Brake vans
- 2 AC Chair Car
- 10 Second Seating
- 8 General Unreserved
Service
- 12929/Valsad–Vadodara Intercity Superfast Express has an average speed of 60 km/h and covers 199 km in 3 hrs 20 mins.
- 12930/Vadodara–Valsad Intercity Superfast Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 199 km in 3 hrs 35 mins.
Route & halts
The important halts of the train are:
- Valsad
- Bilimora Junction
- Amalsad
- Navsari
- Maroli
- Surat
- Kim
- Kosamba Junction
- Ankleshwar Junction
- Bharuch Junction
- Palej
- Miyagam Karjan Junction
- Vadodara Junction
Schedule
Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Departure day | Arrival station | Arrival time | Arrival day |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12929 | BL | Valsad | 07:15 AM | Daily | Vadodara | 10:35 AM | Daily |
12930 | BRC | Vadodara | 17:10 PM | Daily | Valsad | 20:45 PM | Daily |
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed based WAP-5 / WAP-7 locomotive from end to end.
Rake sharing
The train shares its rake with;
- 22959/22960 Vadodara–Jamnagar Intercity Superfast Express
- 20959/20960 Valsad–Vadnagar Intercity Superfast Express
External links
- 12929/Valsad - Vadodara Intercity Superfast Express India Rail Info
- 12930/Vadodara - Valsad Intercity Superfast Express India Rail Info
References
- ^ "The composition of the following trains will be changed w.e.f 1st October 2015".
- ^ CHANGE IN COMPOSITION OF 2 WR TRAINS
- ^ "सूरत / अजमेर-वलसाड में रेलवे लेगी मेगा ब्लॉक; 221 ट्रेनें आधा घंटे से ज्यादा लेट चलेंगी". Dainik Bhasker.
- ^ "WR Extends of Valsad–Vadodara Intercity Express upto Dahod". Western Railway.
- ^ "Several trains proposed in Railway Budget:2011". Times of India.
- ^ "Indian Railways announces 3 additional fully reserved special trains; Check timings, halts & other details". Financial Express.