Raigarh–Gondia Jan Shatabdi Express

Raigarh – Gondia Jan Shatabdi Express
Overview
Service type	Superfast Express, Jan Shatabdi Express
Locale	Chhattisgarh & Maharashtra
Current operator(s)	South East Central Railways (SECR)
Route
Termini	Raigarh (RIG) Gondia Junction (G)
Stops	13
Distance travelled	414 km (257 mi)
Average journey time	07 hours 05 minutes
Service frequency	Six days a week [a]
Train number(s)	12069 / 12070
On-board services
Class(es)	AC Chair Car, Second Class seating
Seating arrangements	Yes
Sleeping arrangements	No
Catering facilities	No pantry car attached E-catering available
Baggage facilities	Overhead racks
Technical
Rolling stock	LHB coach
Track gauge	1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed	110 km/h (68 mph) maximum, 59 km/h (37 mph) average including halts
Route map

The 12069 / 12070 Raigarh - Gondia Jan Shatabdi Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian Railways – South East Central Railway zone that runs between Raigarh and Gondia Junction in India.

It operates as train number 12069 from Raigarh to Gondia Junction and as train number 12070 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh.

Coaches

The 12069 / 70 Raigarh–Gondia Jan Shatabdi Express has 4 AC Chair Car, 13 Second Class seating and 2 Second Jan Chair cum Guard coaches. It does not carry a pantry car.

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

Service

The 12069 / 70 Raigarh–Gondia Jan Shatabdi Express covers the distance of 414 kilometres in 07 hours 00 mins (59.14 km/h) in both directions.

As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routeing

The 12069/12070 Raigarh–Gondia Jan Shatabdi Express runs from Raigarh via Champa Junction, Akaltara, Bilaspur Junction, Bhatapara, Raipur Junction, Durg, Rajnandgaon, Dongargarh to Gondia Junction.

Traction

As the entire route is fully electrified, a Bhilai-based WAP-7 locomotive powers the train for its entire journey.

Timings

12069 Raigarh–Gondia Jan Shatabdi Express leaves Raigarh every day except Sunday at 06:10 hrs IST and reaches Gondia Junction at 13:25 hrs IST the same day.

12070 Gondia–Raigarh Jan Shatabdi Express leaves Gondia Junction every day except Sunday at 15:00 hrs IST and reaches Raigarh at 22:00 hrs IST the same day.

References

• http://www.indianrail.gov.in/jan_shatabdi.html
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4aLrHwkgb8
• http://www.railwayindia.co.in/information/train-type-information/janshatabdi.html
• https://www.flickr.com/photos/railfan_ap/9047993690/

External links

• "Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry". indianrail.gov.in. Retrieved 5 April 2014.
• "IRCTC Online Passenger Reservation System". irctc.co.in. Retrieved 5 April 2014.
• "[IRFCA] Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet". IRFCA. Retrieved 5 April 2014.