The 12091/12092 Kathgodam–Dehradun Naini Doon Jan Shatabdi Express is a Superfast Express train of the Jan Shatabdi Express series belonging to Indian Railways – North Eastern Railway zone that runs between and in India.

It operates as train number 12092 from Kathgodam to Dehradun and as train number 12091 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.

It is among the latest trains introduced in the Jan Shatabdi Express series which were originally started by the then railway minister of India Mr. Nitish Kumar during the 2002–03 railway budget.

Coaches

The 12092/91 Kathgodam–Dehradun Naini Doon Jan Shatabdi Express has two AC Chair Car, five 2nd Class seating, three Unreserved/General and two Seating cum Luggage Rake coaches. It does not carry a pantry car.

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 12092 Kathgodam–Dehradun Naini Doon Jan Shatabdi Express covers the distance of in 7 hours 15 mins averaging and in 7 hours 35 mins as 12091 Dehradun–Kathgodam Naini Doon Jan Shatabdi Express averaging

Despite the average speed of the train being below , as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routeing

The 12091/12092 Kathgodam–Dehradun Naini Doon Jan Shatabdi Express runs from Kathgodam via , , , , to Dehradun

Traction

As the route is fully electrified, Ghaziabad-based WAP-5 and WAP-7(HOG Equipped) locomotive powers the train for its entire journey.

Operation

The 12091 / 12092 Kathgodam–Dehradun Naini Doon Jan Shatabdi Express runs five days a week (excluding Monday and Thursday) .

References

External links