Coimbatore–Jaipur Superfast Express
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.
| Overview | |||||
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| Service type | Superfast | ||||
| First service | 1 January 1998 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | North Western Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Start | Coimbatore Main Junction | ||||
| Stops | 38 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
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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, Tiruvottiyur, Chennai Central, Perambur railway station, 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 11 sleeper coaches, 7 AC coaches, 1 pantry car and 4 general coaches. The train is pulled by Erode WAP-4, Vadodara WAP-4 and Bhagat Ki Kothi WDP-4B.