Visakhapatnam Swarna Jayanti Express
The 12803 / 12804 Visakhapatnam Swarna Jayanti Express is a "superfast express" train linking Visakhapatnam and the Hazrat Nizamuddin near New Delhi, India.
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| Service type | Superfast | ||||
| Locale | Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana & Delhi | ||||
| First service | 28 October 1997 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | South Coast Railways | ||||
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| Start | Visakhapatnam (VSKP) | ||||
| Stops | 19 | ||||
| End | Hazrat Nizamuddin (NZM) | ||||
| Distance travelled | 2,093 km (1,301 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 32 hours 40 minutes | ||||
| Service frequency | Bi-weekly | ||||
| Train number(s) | 12803 / 12804 | ||||
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| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | Available | ||||
| Baggage facilities | Under the seats | ||||
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| Rolling stock | ICF Coaches | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) (broad gauge) | ||||
| Operating speed | 63 km/h (39 mph) average with halts | ||||
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The express is organized by the South Coast Railways Waltair Division. It is named for the 50th Golden Jubilee year of India's independence. The average speed of the train is 61 km per hour.[1]
Route
The train runs twice a week. It starts from Visakhapatnam on Monday and Friday and reaches Hazrat Nizamuddin on Tuesday and Saturday, respectively. Similarly, it starts from Hazrat Nizamuddin on Sunday and Wednesday reaches Visakhapatnam on Monday and Thursday, respectively.[1]
Train No. 12803 leaves Visakhapatnam at 08:30 hours IST (Indian Standard Time) and reaches Hazrat Nizamuddin at 17:10 hrs IST on the following day. Similarly Train No. 12804 leaves Hazrat Nizamuddin at 05:55 hrs and reaches Visakhapatnam at 17:25 hrs on the following day.
The train runs via Rajahmundry, Eluru, Vijayawada, Balharshah, Nagpur, Itarsi, Bhopal, Jhansi, Gwalior and Agra.[2]
The locomotive reverses its direction at Vijayawada.
Rake Sharing
This train runs with Utkrisht rake and shares the rake with Vizag Steel Samata Express
Locomotive
This train is generally hauled by WAP 7 locomotive of Lallaguda (LGD) shed.
See also
References
- "12804/Hazrat Nizamuddin – Visakhapatnam Swarna Jayanti Express". Indian Railways. Retrieved 24 July 2015.
- "12803/Visakhapatnam - Hazrat Nizamuddin Swarna Jayanti Express". Indian Railways. Retrieved 24 July 2015.