Dadar–Kevadiya Superfast Express

The 12927/12928 Dadar–Kevadiya Superfast Express is a Superfast train belonging to Indian Railways that runs between Dadar Western and Kevadiya in India. It is a daily service. It operates as train number 12927 from Dadar Western to Kevadiya and as train number 12928 in the reverse direction.[2][3][4]

Dadar–Kevadiya Superfast Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
LocaleMaharashtra & Gujarat
First service
  • Inaugural :- 1 June 1976 (1976-06-01),
  • Extension :- 17 January 2021 (2021-01-17) (extended to Kevadiya)[1]
Current operator(s)Western Railways
Route
StartDadar Western (DDR)
Stops7
EndKevadiya (KDCY)
Distance travelled471 km (293 mi)
Average journey time6 hours 10 minutes
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)12927/12928
On-board services
Class(es)AC 1st Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesNo pantry car
Observation facilitiesRake sharing with 12961/12962 Avantika Express
Baggage facilitiesAvailable
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed130 km/h (81 mph) maximum,
62 km/h (39 mph) average including halts

Route & Halts

The important halts of the train are:

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed based WAP-7 locomotive on its entire journey.

Direction reversal

The train reverses its direction 2 times at;

References

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