Jharkhand Swarna Jayanti Express

The 12817 / 18 / 73 / 74 Hatia Anand Vihar Jharkhand Swarna Jayanti Express is a Superfast express train belonging to Indian Railways - South Eastern Railway zone that runs between Hatia and Anand Vihar Terminal in India.

Jharkhand Swarna Jayanti Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
First service1997 (1997)[1]
Current operator(s)South Eastern Railway zone
Route
StartHatia
Stops18
EndAnand Vihar Terminal
Distance travelled1,334 km (829 mi) (Approx.)
Average journey time24 hours (Approx.)
Service frequencyTri-weekly
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesYes
Technical
Rolling stockStandard Indian Railway Coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed58.80 km/h (37 mph) (Approx.)

It operates as train number 12817 / 73 from Hatia to Anand Vihar Terminal and as train number 12818/ 74 in the reverse direction serving the states of Jharkhand, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi.

Coaches

The 12817 / 18 / 73 / 74 Hatia Anand Vihar Jharkhand Swarna Jayanti Express has 1 AC 2 tier, 3 AC 3 tier, 13 Sleeper Class, 4 General Unreserved & 2 SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) Coaches. In addition, they carry a Pantry car coach.[2]

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 service covers a maximum distance of 1,325 kilometres (823 mi) in about 24 hours approximately at an average speed of 55 kilometres per hour (34 mph) between Hatia and Anand Vihar Terminal Via Renukoot.

Traction

Kanpur or Mughalsarai–based WAP 4 loco is used for 12817 / 18, whereas Patratu–based WDM 3A loco is used to haul the 12873 / 74 between Hatia and Chunar.[3]

References

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