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.

Service
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 1773 km in 30 hours approximately, at a speed of (57 km/h).

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

Coaches
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.

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

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

Rake sharing
The train shares its rake with;
 * 20919/20920 MGR Chennai Central-Ekta Nagar Superfast Express
 * 20953/20954 MGR Chennai Central-Ahmedabad Superfast Express