Mysore Swarna Jayanti Express

Mysore Swarna Jayanti Express

Overview
Service type	Express
Locale	Karnataka, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh & Delhi
Current operator(s)	South Western Railways
Route
Start	Mysore Junction (MYS)
Stops	29
End	Hazrat Nizamuddin (NZM)
Distance travelled	2,622 km (1,629 mi)
Average journey time	46 hours 25 mins
Service frequency	Weekly
Train number(s)	12781 / 12782
On-board services
Class(es)	AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangements	Yes
Sleeping arrangements	Yes
Catering facilities	Available
Observation facilities	Large windows
Technical
Rolling stock	LHB coaches
Track gauge	1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed	57 km/h (35 mph)
Route map

The 12781 / 12782 Swarna Jayanti Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways South Western Railway zone that runs between Mysore Junction and Hazrat Nizamuddin in India. This train is also comes under the Swarna Jayanti Express trains series.

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 has two AC 2-tier, three AC 3-tier, ten sleeper class, four general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches and two high-capacity parcel van coaches. It carries a pantry car.^[1]

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 2,622 km (1,629 mi) in 45 hours 00 mins (58 km/hr) & in 47 hours 05 mins as the 12782 Hazrat Nizamuddin– Mysore Junction Swarna Jayanti Express (56 km/hr).^[2]

As the average speed of the train is higher than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routing[]

The 12781 / 82 Swarna Jayanti Express runs from Mysore Junction via Arsikere Junction, Kadur Junction, Hubli Junction, Miraj Junction, Pune Junction, Manmad Junction, Itarsi Junction, Jhansi Junction, Gwalior Junction, Agra Cantonment to Hazrat Nizamuddin.

Traction[]

As the route is partially electrified,a Krishnarajapuram-based an WDP-4D diesel locomotive pulls the train up to Pune Junction, later a Bhusawal-based WAP-4 locomotive powers the train to its destination.

References[]

External links[]

• 12781 Swarna Jayanti Express at India Rail Info
• 12782 Swarna Jayanti Express at India Rail Info