Ajmer–Sealdah Express

The 12987 / 12988 Ajmer–Sealdah Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian Railways that runs between Ajmer Junction and Sealdah in India.

It operates as train number 12988 from Ajmer Junction to Sealdah and as train number 12987 in the reverse direction.

Service
The 12988 Ajmer–Sealdah Superfast Express covers the distance of 1642 kilometres in 27 h 5 min (60.6 km/h) and in 26 h 45 min (62 km/h) as 12987 Sealdah–Ajmer Superfast Express.

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

Route and halts
The 12988 / 12987 Ajmer–Sealdah Superfast Express runs from Ajmer Junction via Jaipur Junction, Agra Fort, Kanpur Central, Allahabad Junction, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay Jn., Sasaram, Gaya Junction, Dhanbad Junction, Asansol, Durgapur to Sealdah.

Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Howrah Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Ajmer Junction to Sealdah, and vice versa.

Coach composition

 * 2 AC II Tier
 * 6 AC III Tier
 * 2 AC III Tier Economy
 * 1 PC – Pantry car
 * 5 Sleeper coaches
 * 4 General
 * 2 End-on Generators