The 12781 / 12782 Swarna Jayanti Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways South Western Railway zone that runs between Mysore Junction and Hazrat Nizamuddin via Miraj Junction in India. This train is also comes under the Swarna Jayanti Express trains series. It shares its rakes with 22681/22682 Mysore - Chennai Central Weekly Superfast Express
| Overview | |||||
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| Service type | Express | ||||
| Locale | Karnataka, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh & Delhi | ||||
| Current operator(s) | South Western Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | Mysore Junction (MYS) Hazrat Nizamuddin (NZM) | ||||
| Stops | 29 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 2,622 km (1,629 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 46 hours 25 mins | ||||
| Service frequency | Weekly | ||||
| Train number(s) | 12781 / 12782 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC Ist Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | Available | ||||
| Observation facilities | Large windows | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | LHB coach | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 57 km/h (35 mph) | ||||
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It operates as train number 12781 from Mysore Junction to Hazrat Nizamuddin and as train number 12782 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Karnataka, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi.
Coaches
editThe 12781 / 82 Swarna Jayanti Express and 22681/82 Chennai Superfast Express has
- 1 AC First Cum AC Two Tier
- 2 AC Two Tier
- 5 AC Three Tier
- 7 Sleeper Class
- 1 Pantry Car
- 2 General Unreserved
- 2 Luggage Cum Disabled Coach
- 1 End On Generator 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
editThe 12781 Mysore Junction–Hazrat Nizamuddin Swarna Jayanti Express covers the distance of 2,622 km (1,629 mi) in 45 hours 00 mins (58 km/h) and in 47 hours 05 mins as the 12782 Hazrat Nizamuddin– Mysore Junction Swarna Jayanti Express (56 km/h).[2]
As the average speed of the train is higher than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routing
editThe 12781 / 82 Swarna Jayanti Express runs from Mysore Junction via Arsikere Junction, Kadur Junction, Hubli Junction, Miraj Junction, Pune Junction, Manmad Junction, Itarsi Junction, Jhansi Junction, Gwalior Junction, Agra Cantonment to Hazrat Nizamuddin.
Traction
editAs the route is fully electrified,a Krishnarajapuram based an WAP-7 electric locomotive pulls the train up to its destination.
References
editExternal links
edit- 12781 Swarna Jayanti Express at India Rail Info
- 12782 Swarna Jayanti Express at India Rail Info