It operates as train number 12988 from Ajmer Junction to Sealdah and as train number 12987 in the reverse direction.
History
Broad Gauge line reached Jaipur & Ajmer on 1992/1993 year. Kolkata got connected with Jaipur by Howrah-Jodhpur Express(Jodhpur/Bikaner Superfast Express) from Howrah Junction on 3rd July 1995. But the Marwari Association of Bengal wanted another train from Sealdah. Hence 2985/2986 Sealdah - Jaipur/Ajmer Express was started in 1999. At first it was just Sealdah -Jaipur Express & in 2000 became Sealdah - Ajmer Express. The train used to cover 1,764km (1,096mi) in 30 hrs 45 mins at 57.36km/h (36mph) average speed. But in 2007 after Agra - Achhnera - Bharatpur - Bandikui Line became Broad Gauge, covering 1,647km (1,023mi) in 28 hrs 45 mins 57.29km/h (36mph) average speed. Eventually when new 5 digit number system started, 2985/2986 was withdrawn & Jaipur-Delhi Sarai Rohilla Double Decker Express was given 12985/12986 number in 2009. To compensate, on 12 September 2009, 2987/2988(later 12987/12988) Sealdah-Ajmer Express was started covering 1,647km (1,023mi) in 28 hrs 45 mins 57.29km/h (36mph) average speed.
Current Service
The 12987 Sealdah-Ajmer Superfast Express covers the distance of 1,647km (1,023mi) in 26 hrs 45 mins at 62km/h (39mph) average speed and in 27 h 05 min at 60.84km/h (38mph) average speed as 12988 Ajmer-Sealdah Superfast Express.
As the average speed of the train is above 55km/h (34mph), as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
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