Ajmer–Sealdah Express


The 12987 / 12988 Sealdah-Ajmer Express is a superfast express train belonging to Indian Railways 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.

History

Broad Gauge line reached Jaipur & Ajmer on 1992/1993 year. Kolkata got connected with Jaipur by Howrah-Jodhpur Express from Howrah Junction on 3rd July 1995. But the Marwari Association of Bengal wanted another train from Sealdah. Hence 2985/2986 Sealdah - Jaipur/Ajmer Express was started in 1999. At first it was just Sealdah -Jaipur Express & in 2000 became Sealdah - Ajmer Express. The train used to cover in 30 hrs 45 mins at average speed. But in 2007 after Agra - Achhnera - Bharatpur - Bandikui Line became Broad Gauge, covering in 28 hrs 45 mins average speed. Eventually when new 5 digit number system started, 2985/2986 was withdrawn & Jaipur-Delhi Sarai Rohilla Double Decker Express was given 12985/12986 number in 2009. To compensate, on 12 September 2009, 2987/2988 Sealdah-Ajmer Express was started covering in 28 hrs 45 mins average speed.

Current Service

The 12987 Sealdah-Ajmer Superfast Express covers the distance of in 26 hrs 45 mins at average speed and in 27 h 05 min at average speed as 12988 Ajmer-Sealdah Superfast Express.
As the average speed of the train is above, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Route and halts

The 12988 / 12987 Ajmer–Sealdah Superfast Express runs from Ajmer Junction via,,,,,,,, Kanpur Central,, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay Jn.,,,,,,, & to Sealdah.

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Howrah Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Ajmer Junction to Sealdah, and vice versa.

Coach composition

  • 2 AC II Tier
  • 6 AC III Tier
  • 2 AC III Tier Economy
  • 1 PC – Pantry car
  • 5 Sleeper coaches
  • 4 General
  • 2 End-on Generators
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