Mewar Express
The 12963 / 12964 Mewar Express is a superfast running from Hazrat Nizamuddin, New Delhi to Udaipur City. It traverses the 744 km journey in 12 hours 20 minutes, with 16 halts in between. The erstwhile kingdom in southern Rajasthan encompassing Udaipur was called Mewar.
 Mewar Express train board | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| First service | 27 August 2005 |
| Current operator(s) | North Western Railways |
| Route | |
| Start | Udaipur City (UDZ) |
| Stops | 17 |
| End | Hazrat Nizamuddin (NZM) |
| Distance travelled | 744 km (462 mi) |
| Average journey time | 12 hours 20 minutes |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 12963 / 12964 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | 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 | Large windows |
| Baggage facilities | Yes |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB Coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 60 km/h (37 mph) average including halts |
Service
The 12963 Mewar Express covers the distance of 744 km (462 mi) in 12 hours 20 mins (60 km/hr) & in 12 hours 20 mins as 12964 Mewar Express (60 km/hr).
As the average speed of the train is above 60 km/h (37 mph), as per Indian Railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Route & Halts
The train runs from Udaipur City via Mavli Junction, Kapasan, Chittaurgarh Junction, Chanderiya, Mandalgarh,Bundi, Kota Junction, Sawai Madhopur, Gangapur City, Shri Mahabirji, Hindaun City, Bayana Junction, Bharatpur Junction, Mathura Junction to Hazrat Nizamuddin.
Traction
It is hauled by a Bhagat Ki Kothi based WDP 4 / WDP 4B / WDP 4D diesel locomotive from Udaipur City to Kota Junction after which a Tughlakabad based WAP 7 electric locomotive power the train until Hazrat Nizamuddin and vice versa.
Accident
On 21 October 2009, a Mewar Express train was stopped at red light signal in Mathura when a Goa Express train hit it from behind. There were 25 deaths.
External links
- "New train between Delhi, Udaipur", Press Trust of India/Rediff.com (18 August 2005).
- Mewar Express (12963) Delhi to Udaipur
- Mewar Express (12964) Udaipur to Delhi
- Mewar Express Route Map