Mysore Swarna Jayanti Express Explained

Mysore Swarna Jayanti Express
Type:Express
Locale:Karnataka, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh & Delhi
Operator:South Western Railways
Start: (MYS)
Stops:29
End: (NZM)
Distance:2622km (1,629miles)
Journeytime:46 hours 25 mins
Frequency:Weekly
Class:AC Ist Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:Available
Observation:Large windows
Stock:LHB coach
Trainnumber:12781 / 12782
Speed:57km/h

The 12781 / 12782 Swarna Jayanti Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways South Western Railway zone that runs between and via 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

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 and 22681/82 Chennai Superfast Express has

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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 2622km (1,629miles) 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 55km/h, as per railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routing

The 12781 / 82 Swarna Jayanti Express runs from Mysore Junction via,,,,,,,,, to Hazrat Nizamuddin.

Traction

As the route is fully electrified,a Krishnarajapuram based an WAP-7 electric locomotive pulls the train up to its destination.

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.loksatta.com/pune-news/electric-engine-service-began-on-pune-daund-railway-route-1319353/
  2. http://www.deccanherald.com/content/521642/cleaning-service-trains-fast-track.html