Service type Superfast Start Udaipur City End Delhi Sarai Rohilla | Current operator(s) North Western Railways Stops 16 Distance travelled 673 km (418 mi) | |
The 12982 / 81 Udaipur City Delhi Sarai Rohilla Chetak Express is a Superfast express train belonging to Indian Railways - North Western Railway zone that runs between Udaipur City and Delhi Sarai Rohilla in India.
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It operates as train number 12982 from Udaipur City to Delhi Sarai Rohilla and as train number 12981 in the reverse direction serving the states of Rajasthan, Haryana & Delhi.
It is named after the legendary horse of Maharana Pratap - Chetak who has been immortalized in the ballards of Rajasthan. Previously this train ran as a Meter Gauge Express.
Coaches
The 12982 / 81 Udaipur City Delhi Sarai Rohilla Chetak Express has 1 AC 2 tier, 2 AC 3 tier, 8 Sleeper Class, 6 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 12982 Udaipur City Delhi Sarai Rohilla Chetak Express covers the distance of 673 km (418 mi) in 12 hours 10 mins (55.32 km/hr) & in 11 hours 55 mins as 12981 Delhi Sarai Rohilla Udaipur City Chetak Express (56.48 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 12982 / 81 Udaipur City Delhi Sarai Rohilla Chetak Express runs from Udaipur City via Chittaurgarh Junction, Ajmer Junction, Phulera Junction, Neem-Ka-Thana, Rewari, Gurgaon to Delhi Sarai Rohilla.
Traction
As large sections of the route are yet to be fully electrified, a Abu Road based WDM 2A or WDM 3A locomotive powers the train for its entire journey.
Operation
12982 Udaipur City Delhi Sarai Rohilla Chetak Express leaves Udaipur City on a daily basis and reaches Delhi Sarai Rohilla the next day.
12981 Delhi Sarai Rohilla Udaipur City Chetak Express leaves Delhi Sarai Rohilla on a daily basis and reaches Udaipur City the next day.