Suryanagri Express
The 12479 / 12480 Suryanagri Express is a Superfast train running between the Indian cities of Jodhpur and Bandra Terminus, Mumbai. It initially plied between Jodhpur and Ahmedabad as the 4845/46 Suryanagri Express. In the 2002/03 railway budget its operation was extended to Bandra Terminus, Mumbai for four days a week. Later it became a daily train between Jodhpur and Bandra Terminus and was renumbered to 12479/12480.
| Overview | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service type | Express | ||||
| Locale | Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan | ||||
| First service | 16 August 1998 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | North Western Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | Jodhpur Junction (JU) Bandra Terminus (BDTS) | ||||
| Stops | 16 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 936 km (582 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 16 hours 50 minutes | ||||
| Service frequency | Daily | ||||
| Train number(s) | 12479 / 12480 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC First Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | On-board catering E-catering | ||||
| Observation facilities | Large windows | ||||
| Baggage facilities | Yes | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | LHB coach | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 130 km/h (81 mph) maximum, 57 km/h (35 mph) average including halts | ||||
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It operates as train number 12479 from Jodhpur to Bandra Terminus and as train number 12480 in the reverse direction.[1][2]
Coaches edit
The train has standard LHB rakes with a max speed of 130 kmph. The train consists of 22 coaches:
- 1 AC First Class
- 2 AC II Tier
- 4 AC III Tier Economy
- 4 AC III Tier
- 5 Sleeper coaches
- 4 General Unreserved
- 2 EoG cum Luggage Rake
As with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service edit
12479 Jodhpur–Bandra Terminus Suryanagri Express covers a distance of 936.8 kilometers in 16 hours 50 mins (55.54 km/h) and in 17 hours 00 mins as the 12480 Bandra Terminus–Jodhpur Suryanagri Express (55.00 km/h).
As the average speed of the train is more than 55 km/h (34 mph), the fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Route and halts edit
The 12479/12480 Suryanagri Express runs from Jodhpur Junction via Luni Junction, Marwar Junction, Rani, Falna, Jawai Bandh, Pindwara, Abu Road, Palanpur, Mahesana, Ahmedabad Junction, Vadodara, Surat, Vapi, Borivali to Bandra Terminus.
Rake sharing edit
RSA with 22481/22482 Jodhpur–Delhi Sarai Rohilla Superfast Express
Traction edit
The entire route is now fully electrified, the train is hauled by a WAP-5 / WAP-7 electric locomotives from the Vadodara Loco Shed from end to end.
References edit