Veraval–Banaras Weekly Superfast Express

The 12945 / 12946 Veraval–Banaras Superfast Express is an Superfast Express train belonging to Western Railway zone that runs between Veraval Junction and Banaras in India.^[1] It is currently being operated with 12945/12946 train numbers on a weekly basis.^[2][3]

Veraval – Banaras Superfast Express
Overview
Service type	Superfast
First service	September 2023; 1 year ago (2023-09)
Current operator(s)	Western Railway
Route
Termini	Veraval Junction (VRL) Banaras (BSBS)
Stops	27
Distance travelled	1,972 km (1,225 mi)
Average journey time	34 hrs 05 mins
Service frequency	Weekly [a]
Train number(s)	12945 / 12946
On-board services
Class(es)	AC First, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangements	Yes
Sleeping arrangements	Yes
Catering facilities	Pantry car, On-board catering, E-catering
Observation facilities	Large windows
Baggage facilities	No
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 and halts

The important stops of the train are:

• Veraval Junction
• Junagadh Junction
• Jetalsar Junction
• Botad Junction
• Ahmedabad Junction
• Nadiad Junction
• Anand Junction
• Chhayapuri
• Godhra Junction
• Ratlam Junction
• Nagda Junction
• Shamgarh
• Kota Junction
• Gangapur City
• Agra Fort
• Tundla Junction
• Etawah Junction
• Govindpuri
• Prayagraj Junction
• Banaras

Schedule

Train number	Station code	Departure station	Departure time	Departure day	Arrival station	Arrival time	Arrival day
12945	VRL	Veraval Junction	04:30 AM	Monday	Banaras	14:35 PM	Tuesday
12946	BSBS	Banaras	07:30 AM	Wednesday	Veraval Junction	18:45 PM	Thursday

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 19203/19204 Bandra Terminus–Veraval Weekly Superfast Express.

See also

• Veraval Junction
• Banaras
• Superfast trains in India

Notes

1. Runs one day in a week for every direction.