Service type Superfast Express Start Bandra Terminus End Surat | Current operator(s) Western Railway Stops 9 Distance travelled 252 km (157 mi) | |
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The 12935/12936 Bandra (T) Surat Intercity Express is a super fast indian express train belonging to Indian Railways that runs between Bandra Terminus and Surat It is a daily service. It operates as train number 12935 from Bandra Terminus to Surat and as train number 12936 in the reverse direction.
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Coaches
The Bandra (T) Surat Intercity Express has 2 AC chair car, 2 1st Class, 6 2nd class seating & 8 general unreserved seating coaches. As with most train services in India, Coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service
The Bandra (T) Surat Intercity Express initially ran as 9035/36 which was later converted to the present 2935/36. It is a daily service covering the distance of 252 km in 4 hours 20 mins in both directions giving an average of 58.15 km/hr.
Traction
Dual traction WCAM 1 locos haul the train all the way between Bandra Terminus & Surat. After Western Railway switched over to AC system in February 2012, it is hauled by a WAP 4 or WAP 5 engine from the Vadodara shed.