Parasnath Express

The 12941 / 12942 Parasnath Express is a superfast Express train belonging to Indian Railways Western Zone that runs between Bhavnagar Terminus and Asansol Junction in India.^[1] From 20 December, 2022, it runs with highly refurbished LHB coaches.

Parasnath Express

Overview
Service type	Superfast
First service	27 July 2003; 22 years ago (2003-07-27)
Current operator(s)	Western Railway
Route
Termini	Bhavnagar Terminus (BVC) Asansol Junction (ASN)
Stops	29
Distance travelled	2,313 km (1,437 mi)
Average journey time	40 hours 20 minutes
Service frequency	Weekly
Train number(s)	12941 / 12942
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	Available
Other facilities	Below the seats
Technical
Rolling stock	LHB coach
Track gauge	1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed	57 km/h (35 mph) average including halts.
Route map

It operates as train number 12941 from Bhavnagar Terminus to Asansol and as train number 12942 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal.

History

It was originally running between Ahmedabad and Dhanbad. First it was extended from Dhanbad to Asansol and then it was extended from Ahmedabad to Bhavnagar Terminus.

Coaches

The 12941 / 42 Parasnath Express has 2 AC 2-tier, 6 AC 3-tier 8 sleeper class, four general unreserved, one EOG and one SLR (seating with luggage rake). ^{[citation needed]} It does not carry a pantry car coach.^[2]

As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Service

The 12941 Bhavnagar Terminus–Asansol Junction Parasnath Express covers the distance of 2,311 km (1,436 mi) in 40 hours 20 mins (57 km/h) and in 37 hours 35 mins as the 12942 Asansol Junction–Bhavnagar Terminus Parasnath Express (62 km/h).

As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Route & halts

The 12941 / 12942 Parasnath Express runs from

• Bhavnagar Terminus
• Dhola Junction
• Botad Junction
• Viramgam
• Ahmedabad Junction
• Chhayapuri (Vadodara)
• Ratlam Junction
• Kota Junction
• Agra Fort
• Kanpur Central
• Prayagraj Junction
• Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn.
• Sasaram Junction
• Gaya Junction
• Koderma Junction
• Parasnath
• Dhanbad Junction
• Asansol Junction.^[3]

Traction

It is hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed-based WAP-5 / WAP-7 electric locomotive on its entire journey.

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 22963/22964 Bandra Terminus–Bhavnagar Terminus Weekly Superfast Express.