Jharkhand Swarna Jayanti Express Explained

Jharkhand Swarna Jayanti Express
Type:Superfast Express
First:[1]
Operator:South Eastern Railway zone
Stops:18
Distance:1334km (829miles) (Approx.)
Journeytime:24 hours (Approx.)
Frequency:Tri-weekly
Class:AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:Yes
Stock:LHB coach
Electrification:Partial
Train Number:12817 / 18 / 73 / 74
Speed:58.8km/h (Approx.)

The 12817 / 18 / 73 / 74 Jharkhand Swarna Jayanti Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian RailwaysSouth Eastern Railway zone that runs between and in India.

It operates as train number 12817 / 73 from Hatia to Anand Vihar Terminal and as train number 12818/ 74 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Jharkhand, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi.

Coaches

The 12817 / 18 / 73 / 74 Jharkhand Swarna Jayanti Express has 1 AC 2 tier, 3 AC 3 tier, 13 Sleeper class, 4 General Unreserved & 2 SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) coaches. In addition, they carry a pantry car.[2]

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 service covers a maximum distance of in about 24 hours approximately at an average speed of between Hatia and Anand Vihar Terminal via .

Traction

It is hauled by Tatanagar–based WAP-7 from end to end.

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/finance_budget/Previous%20Budget%20Speeches/1997-98.pdf
  2. Web site: South Eastern Railway.