Ajmer–Sealdah Express
The 12987 / 12988 Ajmer–Sealdah Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian Railways that runs between Ajmer Junction and Sealdah in India.

It operates as train number 12988 from Ajmer Junction to Sealdah and as train number 12987 in the reverse direction.This train usually have a competition between Howrah Jodhpur Superfast Express and with Howrah Bikaner Superfast Express.Thus this train usually overtakes both Jodhpur and Bikaner Superfast Express. This train is also widely regarded as one of the most premium train on its route and also one of the most respected train along with Jodhpur Superfast Express.Usually its maximum speed is 140kmph and average speed including halts is 62kmph

Service

The 12988 Ajmer–Sealdah Superfast Express covers the distance of 1642 kilometres in 26hrs (62kmph including halts speed) and as 12987 Sealdah–Ajmer Superfast Express.

As the average speed of the train is above 60km/h, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Route & Halts

The 12988 / 12987 Ajmer–Sealdah Superfast Express runs from Ajmer Junction via , , Kanpur Central, , Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay Jn.,,, , ,  to Sealdah.

Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Howrah-based WAP-7 (HOG)-equipped locomotive from Ajmer Junction to Sealdah, and vice versa.

Coach composition
 2 AC II Tier
 6 AC III Tier
 1 PC – Pantry car 
 7 Sleeper coaches
 4 General
 2 End-on Generators

References

External links
 Indian Railways
 IRCTC
 IRFCA
 Ajmer–Sealdah Express

Transport in Ajmer
Transport in Kolkata
Railway services introduced in 2009
Express trains in India
Rail transport in Rajasthan
Rail transport in Uttar Pradesh
Rail transport in Bihar
Rail transport in Jharkhand
Rail transport in West Bengal