The 12181 / 12182 Dayodaya Express is a Superfast Express train service running between Jabalpur Junction of Jabalpur in Eastern Madhya Pradesh and Ajmer Junction of Rajasthan. The Train initially ran between Jabalpur and Jaipur, later it was extended to Ajmer. It was named 'Dayodaya' on Shri Dayodaya Tirth in Jabalpur.

Dayodaya Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast Express
First service1 April 2003; 21 years ago (2003-04-01)
Current operator(s)West Central Railway
Route
TerminiJabalpur Junction (JBP)
Ajmer Junction (AII)
Stops23
Distance travelled1,028 km (639 mi)
Average journey time17 hours 05 mins
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)12181 / 12182
On-board services
Class(es)AC First, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering,
E-catering
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesAvailable
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed60 km/h (37 mph) average including halts.
Route map

Service

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  • 12181 Dayodaya Express covers total journey of 1021 kilometers. At 21:00 it departs from Jabalpur Junction and at 14:20 it arrives at Ajmer Junction.
  • 12182 Dayodaya Express covers total journey of 1022 kilometers. At 15:25 it departs from Ajmer Junction and at 08:35 it arrives at Jabalpur Junction. 

Route and halts

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Traction

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It is hauled by a Tughlakabad Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from AII upto KOTA. From KOTA to JBP it is hauled by a Itarsi Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive and vice versa.

Direction reversals

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The train reverses its direction 2 times at:-

See also

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