The 12395 / 12396 Ziyarat Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian Railways – East Central Railway zone that runs between Rajendra Nagar Terminus and in India.
It operates as train number 12395 from Rajendra Nagar]to Ajmer Junction and as train number 12396 in the reverse direction serving the states of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan.
The word Ziyarat means 'to visit' in Arabic.
Coaches
The 12395 / 12396 Ziyarat Express has 2 AC 2 tier, 1 First AC, 6 AC 3 tier, 1 AC 3 tier Economy, 6 Sleeper Class, 3 General Unreserved and 2 EOG (End On Generator ) LHB coach. In addition, it carries a
pantry car coach. It runs with
LHB 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 12395 Ziyarat Express covers the distance of in 20 hours 25 mins (63.92 km/h) and in 23 hours 10 mins as 12396 Ziyarat Express (56.33 km/h).
As the average speed of the train is above , as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Route and halts
The 12395 / 12396
Ziyarat Express runs from via , , Ara Junction, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction, , , , , , , , , to .
Traction
The entire route is now fully electrified. It is hauled by a Gomoh Loco Shed based WAP 7 electric locomotive powers the train from up to .
Operation
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12395 – leaves Rajendra Nagar Terminal on every Wednesday at 18:30 Hrs IST and reaches Ajmer Junction next day at 15:10 hrs IST.
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12396 – leaves Ajmer Jn every Thursday at 23:55 Hrs IST and reach Rajendra Nagar Terminal next day at 23:15 Hrs IST
Rake sharing
The train sharing its rake with 13281/13282 New Tinsukia–Rajendra Nagar Weekly Express.
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