The 12941 / 12942 Parasnath Express is a superfast Express train belonging to Indian Railways Western Zone that runs between and in India. From 20 December, 2022, it runs with highly refurbished LHB coaches.
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). It does not carry a pantry car coach.Parasnath Express gets new stoppage at nagda, bhaskar.com, 3 December 2014
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 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 , as per railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Route & halts
The 12941 / 12942 Parasnath Express runs from Bhavnagar Terminus
Asansol Junction.
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.
References
External links 12941 Parasnath Express at India Rail Info 12942 Parasnath Express at India Rail Info