| Azimabad Express | |
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| Overview | |
| Service type | Superfast |
| Locale | Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh & Bihar |
| First service | 19 February 2007 |
| Current operator(s) | Western Railway |
| Route | |
| Termini | Ahmedabad (ADI) Rajgir (RGD) |
| Stops | 25 |
| Distance travelled | 1,860.6 km (1,156 mi) |
| Average journey time | 31 hrs 30 mins |
| Service frequency | Bi-weekly |
| Train number(s) | 12947 / 12948 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | On-board catering, E-catering |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Baggage facilities | Available |
| Other facilities | Below the seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 60 km/h (37 mph) average including halts. |
The 12947 / 12948Azimabad Express is a superfast express train connecting two significant cities: Ahmedabad Jn in Gujarat and Rajgir in Bihar. Rajgir, the cultural capital of Bihar, served as the capital for the Haryanka, Pradyota, Brihadratha dynasties, and the Mauryan Empire. It was also the first capital of the ancient kingdom of Great Magadha and a prominent retreat center for the Buddha and his sangha. Ahmedabad, on the other hand, is the most populous city in Gujarat.
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The Azimabad Express, previously running between Patna Junction (PNBE) and Ahmedabad Junction (ADI), has been extended to Rajgir (RGD) starting July 25, 2025, for departures from Rajgir and July 28, 2025, for departures from Ahmedabad. "Azimabad" was the historical name of Patna during the later Mughal period.
