Valsad–Vadodara Intercity Superfast Express

The 12929 / 12930 Valsad–Vadodara Intercity Superfast Express is a Superfast Express train of the Indian Railways connecting Valsad and Vadodara of Gujarat. It is currently being operated with 12929/12930 train numbers on a daily basis.

This train was previously running between Valsad and Vadodara Junction, but the train was extended up to Dahod by Ministry of Railways in 2011. Currently, it is running upto Vadodara Junction.

Coach composition
The train has standard rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 22 coaches:


 * 2 Luggage cum Brake vans
 * 2 AC Chair Car
 * 10 Second Seating
 * 8 General Unreserved

Service

 * 12929/Valsad–Vadodara Intercity Superfast Express has an average speed of 60 km/h and covers 199 km in 3 hrs 20 mins.
 * 12930/Vadodara–Valsad Intercity Superfast Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 199 km in 3 hrs 35 mins.

Route & halts
The important halts of the train are:


 * Valsad
 * Bilimora Junction
 * Amalsad
 * Navsari
 * Maroli
 * Surat
 * Kim
 * Kosamba Junction
 * Ankleshwar Junction
 * Bharuch Junction
 * Palej
 * Miyagam Karjan Junction
 * Vadodara Junction

Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed based WAP-5 / WAP-7 locomotive from end to end.

Rake sharing
The train shares its rake with;
 * 22959/22960 Vadodara–Jamnagar Intercity Superfast Express
 * 20959/20960 Valsad–Vadnagar Intercity Superfast Express