| Swatantrata Senani Superfast Express | |
| Type: | Superfast Express |
| Locale: | Delhi, Uttar Pradesh & Bihar |
| Operator: | East Central Railways |
| Start: | (JYG) |
| Stops: | 22 |
| End: | (NDLS) |
| Distance: | 1235km (767miles) |
| Journeytime: | 22 hours 30 minutes as 12561, 22 hours 40 minutes as 12562 |
| Frequency: | Daily |
| Class: | AC 1st Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved |
| Seating: | Yes |
| Sleeping: | Yes |
| Catering: | Available |
| Observation: | Large windows |
| Otherfacilities: | Below the seats |
| Trainnumber: | 12561 / 12562 |
| Speed: | 130km/h maximum, 55km/h average including halts |
The 12561 / 12562 Swatantrata Senani Superfast Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian Railways that runs between and in India. It operates as train number 12561 from Jaynagar to New Delhi and as train number 12562 in the reverse direction. It services the states of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. It reverses direction at Samastipur Junction.
Since September 2017 the 12561/12562 Swatantra Senani Superfast Express with new LHB coach has 1 AC 1st Class, 2 AC 2 tier, 6 AC 3 tier,1 AC 3E, 6 Sleeper class, 3 General Unreserved coaches & 1 Pantry car, 1Physical Handicapped coach,and 1 power generator cars.[1]
As with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
The 12561 Swatantra Senani Superfast Express covers a distance of 1234 kilometers in 21 hours 8 mins (134.30 km/h) and 21 hours 12 mins as 12562 Swatantra Senani Superfast Express (124.24 km/h).
As the average speed of the train is above 57km/hAnd the average delay in fog season (December - February) is of 6hrs and 30 mins, As per Indian Railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
| Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Departure day | Arrival station | Arrival time | Arrival day | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12561 | JYG | Jaynagar | 5:20 PM | Daily | New Delhi | 03:40 PM | (Next Day) Daily | |
| 12562 | NDLS | New Delhi | 9:15 PM | Daily | Jaynagar | 7:23 PM | (Next Day) Daily |
As the route is fully electrified, it runs with Kanpur / Gomoh-based WAP-7 (HOG)-equipped locomotive from end to end.
From 13 September 2020 the operating speed of this train has been raised to 130 km/h between (Banaras) and .