Coimbatore–Jaipur Superfast Express

Coimbatore–Jaipur Express
Overview
Service type Superfast
First service 1 January 1998 (1998-01-01)
Current operator(s) North Western Railways
Route
Start Coimbatore Main Junction
Stops 37
End Jaipur Junction
Distance travelled 2,680 km (1,670 mi)
Average journey time 44 hours 55 minutes
Service frequency Weekly
Train number(s) 12969/12970
On-board services
Class(es) Sleeper, A/C Sleeper
Seating arrangements Yes
Sleeping arrangements Yes
Catering facilities Yes
Technical
Track gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed 59 km/h (37 mph) average with halts

Coimbatore–Jaipur Superfast Express (Train Nos 12969/12970) is a Super fast express weekly train run by Indian Railways between Coimbatore Main Junction in Tamil Nadu and Jaipur in Rajasthan.

Service and schedule

The train starts on Fridays from Coimbatore and on Tuesdays from Jaipur, covering the total distance of 2,680 kilometres (1,670 mi) in approximately 45 hours.[1][2][3]

Route and stations

This train passes through 37 intermediate stations including Kota, Ujjain, Bhopal, Itarsi, Nagpur, Vijayawada, Chennai Central, Katpadi, Jolarpettai, Salem and Erode.

Coach and rake

The Coimbatore–Jaipur Superfast express has rake sharing arrangement with 12975/12976 Jaipur–Mysore Superfast Express and 12967/12968 Chennai Central–Jaipur Superfast Express. The train has 12 sleeper coaches, 6 AC coaches, a pantry car and 4 general coaches. The train is pulled by Erode WAP-4, Vadodara WAP-4 and Bhagat Ki Kothi WDP-4B.

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