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 | |||||
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| 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
The train has standard LHB rakes with a max speed of 130 kmph. The train consists of 22 coaches:
- 1 AC First Class
- 1 AC I cum AC II Tier
- 1 AC II Tier
- 4 AC III Tier
- 9 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
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 & Halts
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, Borivali to Bandra Terminus.
Rake sharing
RSA with 22481/22482 Jodhpur–Delhi Sarai Rohilla Superfast Express
Traction
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.
Image gallery
12479 Suryanagri Express – Sleeper Class
12479 Suryanagri Express at Bandra Terminus
12479 Suryanagri Express – coach S2
References
- "12479/Jodhpur - Bandra Terminus Suryanagari Superfast Express". India Rail Info.
- "12480/Bandra Terminus - Jodhpur Suryanagari Superfast Express". India Rail Info.