Kochuveli−Bhavnagar Express
The 12959 / 60 Kochuveli-Bhavnagar Express is a Superfast express train belonging to Indian Railways - Western Railway zone that runs between and in India.
It operates as train number 12959 from to and as train number 12960 in the reverse direction serving the states of Kerala, Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra and Gujarat.
Coaches
The 12959 / 60 Kochuveli-Bhavnagar Express has one AC 2 tier, three AC 3 tier, 7 Sleeper Class, six General Unreserved & two SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) Coaches. It does not carry a Pantry car 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 12959 - Express covers the distance of in 45 hours 35 mins (50 km/hr) & in 46 hours 20 mins as 12960 - Express (49 km/hr).
As the average speed of the train is lower than , as per Indian Railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routeing
The 12959 / 60 Kochuveli−Bhavnagar Express runs from via , , , , , to .
Traction
As large sections of the route are yet to be fully electrified, a based WDM 3A locomotive powers the train for its entire journey.
External Links
- 12959 Kochuveli Bhavnagar Express at India Rail Info
- 12960 Bhavnagar Kochuveli Express at India Rail Info