Garbha Express
The 12937/12938 Garbha Express is a superfast train belonging to Western Railway zone that runs between Gandhidham Junction and Howrah Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 12937/12938 train numbers on weekly basis.[1][2]
| Overview | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast | ||||
| Status | Operating | ||||
| Locale | Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand & West Bengal | ||||
| Current operator(s) | Western Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Start | Gandhidham Junction (GIMB) | ||||
| Stops | 16 | ||||
| End | Howrah Junction (HWH) | ||||
| Distance travelled | 2,525 km (1,569 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 42 hours 30 mins | ||||
| Service frequency | Weekly | ||||
| Train number(s) | 12937/12938 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Available | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Available | ||||
| Catering facilities | E-Catering On-board Catering | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 60 km/h (37 mph) average with halts | ||||
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Coaches
The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consist of 23 coaches :
- 1 AC II Tier
- 6 AC III Tier
- 8 Sleeper Coaches
- 6 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
As with most train services in India, Coach Composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.[3]
| Loco | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | SLR | UR | UR | UR | S8 | S7 | S6 | S5 | S4 | S3 | S2 | S1 | B6 | B5 | B4 | B3 | B2 | B1 | A1 | UR | UR | UR | SLR |
Service
The 12937/Gandhidham - Howrah Garbha Express has averages speed of 58 km/hr and covers 2525 km in 43 hrs 30 mins.
The 12938/Howrah - Gandhidham Garbha Express has averages speed of 61 km/hr and covers 2525 km in 41 hrs 30 mins.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
- Gandhidham Junction
- Samakhiali Junction
- Dhrangadhra Junction
- Ahmedabad Junction
- Vadodara Junction
- Ratlam Junction
- Kota Junction
- Shri Mahabirji
- Agra Fort
- Tundla Junction
- Kanpur Central
- Allahabad Junction
- Pt. DD Upadhyaya Junction (Mughalsarai)
- Sasaram Junction
- Gaya Junction
- Dhanbad Junction
- Asansol Junction
- Howrah Junction
Schedule
| Train Number | Station Code | Departure Station | Departure Time | Departure Day | Arrival Station | Arrival Time | Arrival Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12937 | GIMB | Gandhidham Junction | 17:40 PM | Sat | Howrah Junction | 13:10 PM | Mon |
| 12938 | HWH | Howrah Junction | 23:00 PM | Mon | Gandhidham Junction | 16:30 PM | Wed |
Rake Sharing
Train share its rake with 22951/22952 Bandra Terminus - Gandhidham Weekly Superfast Express.
Traction
A Vatva Loco Shed or Ratlam Loco Shed based WDM-3A or WDM-3D hauls the train from Gandhidham to Ahmedabad, after which an Electric Loco Shed, Vadodara based WAP-4E hauls the train for the remainder of its journey until Howrah.
References
- "12937/Gandhidham - Howrah Garbha Express". India Rail Info.
- "12938/Howrah - Gandhidham Garbha Express". India Rail Info.
- "Garbha Express: Coach Composition".