Miraj Junction–Hazrat Nizamuddin Darshan Superfast Express Explained

Miraj Junction–Hazrat Nizamuddin Darshan Superfast Express
Type:Express
First:
  • (Inaugural)
  • (extended upto)
Operator:Northern Railways
Start: (MRJ)
Stops:13
End: (NZM)
Distance:1790km (1,110miles)
Journeytime:25h 55m
Frequency:Weekly.
Class:AC First, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Second class, General Unreserved
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:Available
Observation:Large windows
Baggage:Available
Otherfacilities:Below the seats
Stock:LHB coach
Electrification:Yes
Trainnumber:12493 / 12494
Speed:130km/h maximum,
77km/h average including halts

The 12493 / 12494 Miraj Junction–Hazrat Nizamuddin Darshan Superfast Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian RailwaysNorthern Railway zone that runs between and in India.[1]

It operates as train number 12493 from Miraj Junction to Hazrat Nizamuddin and as train number 12494 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana & Delhi.

Coaches

12493/12494 Miraj–Hazrat Nizamuddin Darshan Express has 2 Sleeper, 10 AC 3 tier, 6 AC 2 Tier, 1 AC First Class & 2 End on Generator Coaches. It carries a pantry car.

An additional benefit of Extension to Miraj aided two additional Sleeper class Coaches permanently augmented in the trainset to overcome increased occupancy post extension.

As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

The train used to run with Rajdhani coaches of ICF. Now the train runs with the new and Modern LHB coach coaches.

Service

12493 Miraj Junction–Hazrat Nizamuddin Darshan Express covers the distance of 1790km (1,110miles) in 25 hours 55 minutes (77.00 km/h) and in 24 hours 45 mins as 12494 Hazrat Nizamuddin–Miraj Junction Darshan Express (73.00 km/h).

As the average speed of the train is above 55km/h, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge. The train has maximum speed of 130 kmph.

Routing

The 12493/12494 Miraj–Hazrat Nizamuddin DarshanExpress runs from Miraj Junction via,,,,,,,,,, to Hazrat Nizamuddin.

Traction

As the route is fully electrified, a Vadodara Loco Shed or Ghaziabad Loco Shed-based WAP-5 or WAP-7 electric locomotive powers the train up to its destination.

Operation

External links

an Express route Map.

Notes and References

  1. http://www.dnaindia.com/money/report-suresh-prabhu-inaugurates-5-new-railway-related-activities-launches-7-pairs-of-express-trains-2215683
  2. News: Western Railway . Western Railways. 26 May 2016.
  3. http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=145559