{{Italic title}}{{Short description|Train in India}} {{Use dmy dates|date=January 2016}} {{Use Indian English|date=January 2016}} {{Infobox rail service | name = Garba Superfast Express | image = | caption = | type = Express | status = | locale = Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand & West Bengal | first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2010|03|20}} | last = | operator = Western Railways | start = {{stnlnk|Gandhidham Junction||Gandhidham}} (GIMB) | stops = 16 | end = {{stnlnk|Howrah}} (HWH) | distance = {{convert|2526|km|0|abbr=on}} | journeytime = 42 hours 30 mins | frequency = Weekly | class = AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved | seating = Yes | sleeping = Yes | catering = E-catering, <br> On-board catering | observation = Large windows | baggage = | otherfacilities = Below the seats | stock = LHB coach | gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm}} | el = | trainnumber = 12937 / 12938 | speed = {{convert|60|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average with halts | map = 300px|Garbha Express (Gandhidham–Howrah) route map | map_state = }}
The 12937 / 12938 '''Garba Superfast Express''' is an express train belonging to Western Railway zone that runs between {{stnlnk|Gandhidham Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Howrah}} in India. It is currently being operated with 12937/12938 train numbers on a weekly basis.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-garba-sf-express-12937/7967/369/1| title=12937/Gandhidham - Howrah Garbha Express| website=India Rail Info}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-garba-sf-express-12938/7962/1/369| title=12938/Howrah - Gandhidham Garbha Express| website=India Rail Info}}</ref>
==Coaches==
The train has standard LHB rakes with max speed of 130 kmph. The train consists of 22 coaches:
* 1 AC II Tier * 5 AC III Tier * 8 Sleeper coaches * 6 General Unreserved * 2 EOG cum Luggage Rake
As with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://m.indiarailinfo.com/train/garbha-express-12937-gimb-to-hwh/7967/369/1 |title=Garbha Express: Coach Composition}}</ref>
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==Service==
*12937/Gandhidham–Howrah Garbha Express has an average speed of 58 km/h and covers 2525 km in 43 hrs 30 mins. *12938/Howrah–Gandhidham Garbha Express has an average speed of 61 km/h and covers 2525 km in 41 hrs 30 mins.
==Route and halts==
The important halts of the train are:
* '''{{stnlnk|Gandhidham Junction}}''' * {{stnlnk|Samakhiali Junction}} * {{stnlnk|Dhrangadhra Junction}} * {{stnlnk|Ahmedabad Junction}} * {{stnlnk|Chhayapuri}} (Vadodara) * {{stnlnk|Ratlam Junction}} * {{stnlnk|Kota Junction}} * {{stnlnk|Agra Fort}} * {{stnlnk|Tundla}} * {{stnlnk|Kanpur Central}} * {{stnlnk|Prayagraj Junction}} * {{stnlnk|Mughalsarai Junction||Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn.}} * {{stnlnk|Sasaram}} * {{stnlnk|Gaya Junction}} * {{stnlnk|Koderma Junction}} * {{stnlnk|Dhanbad Junction}} * {{stnlnk|Asansol}} * '''{{stnlnk|Howrah}}'''
==Schedule==
{| class="wikitable" |- ! Train number !! Station code !! Departure station !! Departure time !! Departure day !! Arrival station !! Arrival time !! Arrival day |- | 12937 || GIMB || Gandhidham Junction || 17:40 PM || Sat || Howrah Junction || 13:10 PM || Mon |- | 12938 || HWH || Howrah Junction || 23:00 PM || Mon || Gandhidham Junction || 16:30 PM || Wed |}
==Rake sharing==
The train shares its rake with 22951/22952 Bandra Terminus–Gandhidham Weekly Superfast Express.
==Traction==
It is hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed based WAP-7 electric locomotive on its entire journey.
==References== {{reflist}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Garbha Express}} Category:Transport in Gandhidham Category:Rail transport in Howrah Category:Railway services introduced in 2010 Category:Superfast Express trains Category:Named passenger trains of India Category:Rail transport in Gujarat Category:Rail transport in Uttar Pradesh Category:Rail transport in Madhya Pradesh Category:Rail transport in Bihar Category:Rail transport in Rajasthan Category:Rail transport in Jharkhand Category:Rail transport in West Bengal
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