Service type Superfast Current operator(s) North Western Railways Stops 12 | First service 30 March 2011 Start Bikaner Junction End Delhi Sarai Rohilla | |
The 12458 / 57 Bikaner Delhi Sarai Rohilla Superfast Express is a Superfast express train belonging to Indian Railways - North Western Railway zone that runs between Bikaner Junction and Delhi Sarai Rohilla in India.
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It operates as train number 12458 from Bikaner Junction to Delhi Sarai Rohilla and as train number 12457 in the reverse direction serving the states of Rajasthan, Haryana and Delhi.
Coaches
The 12458 / 57 Bikaner Delhi Sarai Rohilla Superfast Express has 1 AC 2 tier, 1 AC 3 tier, 8 Sleeper Class, 8 General Unreserved & 2 Sitting cum Luggage Rack Coaches. It does not carry a Pantry car coach.
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 12458 Bikaner Delhi Sarai Rohilla Superfast Express covers the distance of 458 km (285 mi) in 8 hours 05 mins (56.66 km/hr) & in 7 hours 50 mins as 12457 Delhi Sarai Rohilla Bikaner Superfast Express (58.47 km/hr).
As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routeing
The 12458 / 57 Bikaner Delhi Sarai Rohilla Superfast Express runs from Bikaner Junction via Ratangarh Junction, Loharu, Rewari to Delhi Sarai Rohilla.
Traction
As large sections of the route are yet to be fully electrified, a Abu Road based WDM 3A locomotive powers the train for its entire journey.