Miraj–Hazrat Nizamuddin Darshan AC Express
Overview
Service typeAC Express
First service
  • 24 May 2016 (2016-05-24) (Inaugural)
  • 4 August 2023 (2023-08-04) (extended upto Miraj Junction)
Current operator(s)Northern Railways
Route
TerminiMiraj Junction (MRJ)
Hazrat Nizamuddin (NZM)
Stops13
Distance travelled1,790 km (1,112 mi)
Average journey time25h 55m
Service frequencyWeekly.
Train number(s)12493 / 12494
On-board services
Class(es)AC First Class,AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Pantry car, Second class Sleeper
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesAvailable
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesStorage space under berth
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
ElectrificationYes
Operating speed130 km/h (81 mph) maximum,
77 km/h (48 mph) average including halts

The 12493 / 12494 Miraj–Hazrat Nizamuddin Darshan AC Express is a Superfast Express train of the AC Express series belonging to Indian Railways – Northern Railway zone that runs between Miraj Junction and Hazrat Nizamuddin in India.[1]

It operates as train number 12493 from Miraj Junction to Hazrat Nizamuddin and as train number 12494 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana & Delhi.

Coaches

12493/12494 Miraj–Hazrat Nizamuddin Darshan AC Express has 2 Sleeper, 10 AC 3 tier, 6 AC 2 Tier, 1 AC First Class & 2 End on Generator Coaches. It carries a pantry car.

An additional benefit of Extension to Miraj aided two additional Sleeper class Coaches permanently augmented in the trainset to overcome increased occupancy post extension.

As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

The train used to run with Rajdhani coaches of ICF. Now the train runs with the new and Modern LHB coach coaches.

Loco 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
EOGB11B10B9B8B7B6B5B4B3B2B1PCA5A4A3A2A1H1EOG
  • EOG consists of Luggage and Generator coach
  • S consists of Sleeper Coaches.
  • B consists of AC 3 Tier coach
  • PC consists of Pantry car coach
  • A consists of AC 2 Tier coach
  • H consists of First Class AC coach

Service

12493 Miraj Junction–Hazrat Nizamuddin Darshan AC Express covers the distance of 1,790 km (1,112 mi) in 25 hurs 55 minutes (77.00 km/h) and in 24 hours 45 mins as 12494 Hazrat Nizamuddin–Miraj Junction Darshan AC Express (73.00 km/h).

As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge. The train has maximum speed of 130 kmph.

Routing

The 12493/12494 Miraj–Hazrat Nizamuddin Darshan AC Express runs from Miraj Junction via Sangli, Satara, Pune Junction, Lonavala, Kalyan Junction, Vasai Road, Vapi, Surat, Vadodara Junction, Ratlam Junction, Kota Junction to Hazrat Nizamuddin.

Traction

As the route is fully electrified, a Vadodara or Ghaziabad-based WAP-5 electric locomotive powers the train up to its destination.

Operation

  • 12493 Miraj–Hazrat Nizamuddin Darshan AC Express leaves Miraj Junction every Sunday & arriving Hazrat Nizamuddin the next day.[2]
  • 12494 Hazrat Nizamuddin–Miraj Darshan AC Express leaves Hazrat Nizamuddin every Friday & arriving Miraj the next day.[3]

References

  1. ↑ , dnaindia.com, 23 May 2016
  2. ↑ "Western Railway". Western Railways. 26 May 2016.
  3. ↑ , pib.nic.in, 23 May 2016

an Express route Map.

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