Jaipur–Delhi Sarai Rohilla AC Double Decker Express

The 12985 / 12986 Jaipur–Delhi Sarai Rohilla AC Double Decker Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian Railways – North Western Railway zone that runs between Jaipur Junction and Delhi Sarai Rohilla in India.

Jaipur–Delhi Sarai Rohilla AC Double Decker Express
Overview
Service typeDouble Decker
LocaleRajasthan, Haryana & Delhi
First serviceAugust 17, 2012 (2012-08-17)
Current operator(s)North Western Railways
Route
StartJaipur Junction (JP)
Stops4
EndDelhi Sarai Rohilla (DEE)
Distance travelled303 km (188 mi)
Average journey time4 hours 30 minutes
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)12985 / 12986
On-board services
Class(es)AC Chair Car
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesOn-board Catering,
E-Catering
Observation facilitiesNo Rake sharing
Technical
Rolling stockLHB Double Decker
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed110 km/h (68 mph) maximum,
67.33 km/h (42 mph) average including halts

It operates as train number 12985 from Jaipur Junction to Delhi Sarai Rohilla and as train number 12986 in the reverse direction

Coaches

The 12985/86 Jaipur–Delhi Sarai Rohilla AC Double Decker Express presently has 2 Executive Class & 13 AC Chair Car Coaches in addition to 2 EOG coaches.

As with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Service

The 12985/86 Jaipur–Delhi Sarai Rohilla AC Double Decker Express covers the distance of 303 kilometers in 4 hours 30 mins (67.33 km/hr) in both directions.

As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/hr, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routeing

The 12985/12986 Jaipur–Delhi Sarai Rohilla Double Decker Express runs from Jaipur via Alwar, Rewari, Gurgaon, Delhi Cantt to Delhi Sarai Rohilla and vice versa.

Traction

A Tughlakabad-based WDM-3A / WDP-4B / WDP-4D locomotive hauls the train for the entire route.

Time Table

12985 Jaipur–Delhi Sarai Rohilla AC Double Decker Express leaves Jaipur Junction on a daily basis and reaches Delhi Sarai Rohilla the same day. Leaving at 06:00 AM from Jaipur, it reaches Sarai at 10:30 AM, after journey period of four and a half hours.

12986 Delhi Sarai Rohilla–Jaipur AC Double Decker Express leaves Delhi Sarai Rohilla on a daily basis and reaches Jaipur Junction the same day. Starts at 05:35 PM from Sarai and reaches Jaipur at 10:05 PM, after journey period of four and a half hours.

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