Azimabad Express

The 12947 / 12948 Azimabad Express is a Superfast Express train running between two capital cities of Ahmedabad in Gujarat and Patna in Bihar. "Azimabad" was the old name of Patna during the later Mughal period.

It operates as train number 12947 from Ahmedabad Junction to Patna Junction and as train number 12948 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh & Bihar. The train covers the distance of 1,773 km (1,102 mi) in 30 hours approximately, at a speed of (57 km/h (35 mph)).

As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Azimabad runs with standard LHB 22 coaches AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, General & SLR. No pantry car is routinely available but may be attached.^[1]

Loco	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22
	EOG	GEN	GEN	A1	B1	B2	B3	B4	S1	S10	S9	S8	S7	S6	S5	S4	S3	S2	S11	GEN	GEN	EOG

The 12947/12948 Azimabad Express runs from Ahmedabad Junction via Anand Junction, Chhayapuri (Vadodara), Ratlam Junction, Kota Junction, Sawai Madhopur Junction, Gangapur City, Agra Fort, Tundla, Kanpur Central, Allahabad Junction, Mughalsarai Junction, Ara Junction, Danapur to Patna Junction.

As the route is fully electrified, a Vadodara-based WAP-7 (HOG)-equipped locomotive hauls the train.

The train shares its rake with;

• 20919/20920 MGR Chennai Central-Ekta Nagar Superfast Express
• 20953/20954 MGR Chennai Central-Ahmedabad Superfast Express

• Garba Express

• 12947 Azimabad Express at India Rail Info
• 12948 Azimabad Express at India Rail Info