Service type Superfast Start Bikaner Junction End Dadar | Current operator(s) North Western Railways Stops 18 Distance travelled 1,245 km (774 mi) | |
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The 12489 / 90 Bikaner Dadar Superfast Express is a Superfast express train belonging to Indian Railways - North Western Railway zone that runs between Bikaner Junction and Dadar in India.
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It operates as train number 12489 from Bikaner Junction to Dadar and as train number 12490 in the reverse direction serving the states of Rajasthan, Gujarat & Maharashtra.
Coaches
The 12489 / 90 Bikaner Dadar Superfast Express presently has 1 AC 2 tier, 3 AC 3 tier, 10 Sleeper Class, 6 Second Class seating & 2 sitting cum luggage rack coaches. It does not have a Pantry Car Coach.
As with most train services in India, Coach Composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service
12489 Bikaner Dadar Superfast Express covers the distance of 1245 kilometres in 22 hours 10 mins (56.17 km/hr).
12490 Dadar Bikaner Superfast Express covers the distance of 1245 kilometres in 22 hours 35 mins (55.13 km/hr).
As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/hr, as per Indian Railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routeing
The 12489 / 90 Bikaner Dadar Superfast Express runs via Jodhpur Junction Bhildi, Ahmedabad Junction, Vadodara Junction to Dadar.
It reverses direction twice during its run at Bhildi & Palanpur Junction.
Traction
As the route is partly electrified, it is hauled from Bikaner Junction by an Abu Road based WDM 3A locomotive until Ahmedabad Junction handing over to a Vadodara based WAP 4 or WAP 5 locomotive which powers the train for the remainder of the journey.
Timings
12489 Bikaner Dadar Superfast Express leaves Bikaner Junction every Tuesday & Saturday at 13:50 hrs IST and reaches Dadar at 12:00 hrs IST the next day.
12490 Dadar Bikaner Superfast Express leaves Dadar every Wednesday & Sunday at 14:35 hrs IST and reaches Bikaner Junction at 13:10 hrs IST the next day.