The 12181 / 12182 Dayodaya Express is a Superfast Express train service running between Jabalpur Junction of Jabalpur in Eastern Madhya Pradesh and Ajmer Junction of Rajasthan. The Train initially ran between Jabalpur and Jaipur, later it was extended to Ajmer. It was named 'Dayodaya' on Shri Dayodaya Tirth in Jabalpur.
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Service type | Express | ||||
First service | 1 April 2003 | ||||
Current operator(s) | West Central Railways | ||||
Route | |||||
Termini | Jabalpur Junction (JBP) Ajmer Junction (AII) | ||||
Stops | 20 | ||||
Distance travelled | 1,028 km (639 mi) | ||||
Average journey time | 17 hours 15 mins | ||||
Service frequency | Daily | ||||
Train number(s) | 12181 / 12182 | ||||
On-board services | |||||
Class(es) | AC First, 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 | Rake sharing with 12191/12192 Jabalpur–H.Nizamuddin Express | ||||
Technical | |||||
Rolling stock | ICF coach | ||||
Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
Operating speed | 59 km/h (37 mph) average including halts | ||||
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It is hauled by a Tughlakabad-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from AII till KOTA. From KOTA till JBP it is hauled by a Itarsi-based WAP-7 electric locomotive and vice versa.
The train reverses its direction 2 times :-
The train shares its rake with 12191/12192 Jabalpur–H.Nizamuddin Express.