Mysore Swarna Jayanti Express
The 12781 / 82 Swarna Jayanti Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways South Western Railway zone that runs between Mysore Junction and Hazrat Nizamuddin in India. This train is also comes under the Swarna Jayanti Express trains series.
| Overview | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service type | Express | ||||
| Current operator(s) | South Western Railway zone | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Start | Mysore Junction | ||||
| Stops | 29 | ||||
| End | Hazrat Nizamuddin | ||||
| Distance travelled | 2,622 km (1,629 mi) | ||||
| Service frequency | Weekly | ||||
| Train number(s) | 12781 / 12782 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, sleeper class, general unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | Yes | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | Standard Indian Railways Coaches | ||||
| 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
The 12781 / 82 Swarna Jayanti Express has two AC 2-tier, three AC 3-tier, ten sleeper class, four general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches and two high capacity parcel van coaches. It carries a pantry car coach.[1]
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service
The 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/hr) & in 47 hours 05 mins as the 12782 Hazrat Nizamuddin - Mysore Junction Swarna Jayanti Express (56 km/hr).[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
The 12781 / 82 Swarna Jayanti Express runs from Mysore Junction via Arsikere Junction, Hubli Junction, Miraj Junction, Pune Junction, Manmad Junction, Itarsi Junction, Jhansi Junction, Gwalior Junction, Agra Cantonment to Hazrat Nizamuddin.
Traction
As the route is partially electrified,a Krishnarajapuram based an WDP-4D diesel locomotive pulls the train up to Pune Junction, later a Bhusaval Junction based WAP-4 locomotive powers the train to its destination.
External links
- 12781 Swarna Jayanti Express at India Rail Info
- 12782 Swarna Jayanti Express at India Rail Info