Mahabodhi Express
The 12397 / 12398 Mahabodhi Express is superfast train in India which runs daily from Gaya-New Delhi and New Delhi-Gaya. It was started by Nitish Kumar, making it the direct train between Gaya and New Delhi in 2003.
 Mahabodhi Express train board | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| First service | 24 August 2003 |
| Current operator(s) | East Central Railways |
| Route | |
| Start | Gaya Junction (GAYA) |
| Stops | 14 |
| End | New Delhi (NDLS) |
| Distance travelled | 992 km (616 mi) |
| Average journey time | 14 hrs 15 mins |
| Service frequency | Daily[lower-alpha 1] |
| Train number(s) | 12397 / 12398 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | Available |
| Observation facilities | Rake sharing with 12389/12390 Gaya-Chennai Egmore Weekly SF Express |
| Baggage facilities | Available |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB Coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 70 km/h (43 mph) average including halts |
Its name comes from the Mahabodhi temple situated at Bodhgaya in Gaya district of Bihar. It is the most popular train for people travelling between Gaya and New Delhi. It is the fastest train in Gaya-Delhi route after Rajdhani Express and Maximum speed is 130km/hr. It mainly carried passengers from Gaya junction, Anugrah Narayan Road, Dehri on Son and Mughalsarai Station.
The train now uses LHB Coaches since April 2013.[1]
Route & Halts
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Kanpur / Gomoh based WAP 7 (HOG) equipped locomotive from end to end.
Notes
- Runs everyday for every direction.
References
- "Mahabodhi Express gets 22 LHB coaches | Patna News - Times of India". The Times of India.
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