Prayagraj Express

Prayagraj Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast Express
LocaleUttar Pradesh & Delhi
First service16 July 1984
Current operator(s)North Central Railways
Route
TerminiPrayagraj Junction (PRYJ)
New Delhi (NDLS)
Stops4
Distance travelled635 km (395 mi)
Average journey time8 hrs 50 mnts
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)12417 / 12418
On-board services
Class(es)AC first class, AC 2-tier, AC 3-tier, Sleeper, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Auto-rack arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesE-catering
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed130 km/h (Avg. Speed = 72 km/h)

The 12417 / 12418 Prayagraj S. F Express is a daily Overnight Superfast Express VVIP train which runs between the cities of Prayagraj (earlier known as Allahabad) and New Delhi, India.

Prayagraj Express along with Shram Shakti Express, Shiv Ganga Express, Lucknow Mail and Shaan-e-Bhopal Express enjoys highest priority all over the route.