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The 12493 / 12494 Miraj Junction–Hazrat Nizamuddin Darshan Superfast Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian Railways – Northern Railway zone that runs between Miraj Junction and Hazrat Nizamuddin in India.[1]
Overview | |
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Service type | Express |
First service |
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Current operator(s) | Northern Railway |
Route | |
Termini | Miraj Junction (MRJ) Hazrat Nizamuddin (NZM) |
Stops | 13 |
Distance travelled | 1,790 km (1,112 mi) |
Average journey time | 25h 55m |
Service frequency | Weekly. |
Train number(s) | 12493 / 12494 |
On-board services | |
Class(es) | AC First, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper |
Seating arrangements | Yes |
Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
Catering facilities | Available |
Observation facilities | Large windows |
Baggage facilities | Available |
Other facilities | Below the seats |
Technical | |
Rolling stock | LHB coach |
Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
Electrification | Yes |
Operating speed | 130 km/h (81 mph) maximum, 77 km/h (48 mph) average including halts |
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.
12493/12494 Miraj–Hazrat Nizamuddin Darshan 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.
12493 Miraj Junction–Hazrat Nizamuddin Darshan Express covers the distance of 1,790 km (1,112 mi) in 25 hours 55 minutes (77.00 km/h) and in 24 hours 45 mins as 12494 Hazrat Nizamuddin–Miraj Junction Darshan 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.
The 12493/12494 Miraj–Hazrat Nizamuddin DarshanExpress 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.
As the route is fully electrified, a Vadodara Loco Shed or Ghaziabad Loco Shed-based WAP-5 or WAP-7 electric locomotive powers the train up to its destination.
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