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Miraj Junction–Hazrat Nizamuddin Darshan Superfast Express

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]

Miraj Junction–Hazrat Nizamuddin Darshan Superfast Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service
  • 24 May 2016; 8 years ago (2016-05-24) (Inaugural)
  • 4 August 2023; 15 months ago (2023-08-04) (extended upto Miraj Junction)
Current operator(s)Northern Railway
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, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesAvailable
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesAvailable
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
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

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

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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.

Loco 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
  EOG S2 S1 B11 B10 B9 B8 B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 PC A5 A4 A3 A2 A1 H1 EOG
  • 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

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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.

Routing

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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.

Traction

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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.

Operation

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

References

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  1. ^ [1], dnaindia.com, 23 May 2016
  2. ^ "Western Railway". Western Railways. 26 May 2016.
  3. ^ [2], pib.nic.in, 23 May 2016
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an Express route Map.

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