Mahabodhi Express

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Mahabodhi Superfast Express
Overview
Service type Superfast Express
StatusOperating
First service24 August 2003;21 years ago (2003-08-24)
Current operator(s) East Central Railway
Route
Termini Gaya Junction (GAYA)
New Delhi (NDLS)
Stops14
Distance travelled992 km (616 mi)
Average journey time14 hrs 15 mins
Service frequencyDaily [lower-alpha 1]
Train number(s)12397 / 12398
On-board services
Class(es) AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesAvailable
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesAvailable
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stock LHB coach
Track gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Electrification Fully Electrified
Operating speed70 km/h (43 mph) average including halts.
Rake sharingRake sharing with 12389/12390 Gaya–Chennai Egmore Weekly Superfast Express.

The 12397 / 12398 Mahabodhi S. F Express is Daily Superfast Express train in India which runs daily from Gaya to New Delhi and vice versa. It was started by Nitish Kumar, making it the direct train between Gaya and New Delhi in 2003.

Contents

Its name comes from the Mahabodhi Temple situated at Bodhgaya in Gaya district of Bihar. It is the most popular train for people travelling between Gaya and New Delhi. It is the fastest train in Gaya–Delhi route after Rajdhani Express and maximum speed is 130 km/h. It mainly carries passengers from Gaya Junction, Anugrah Narayan Road, Dehri-on-Sone and Mughalsarai station.

The train now uses LHB coach since 20 April 2013. [1]

Route & halts

Traction

It is hauled by a Kanpur Loco Shed or Gomoh Loco Shed based WAP-7 electric locomotive from end to end.

Notes

  1. Runs everyday for every direction.

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References

  1. "Mahabodhi Express gets 22 LHB coach | Patna News". The Times of India. 20 April 2013.