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.
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| First service | 1997[1] |
| Current operator(s) | South Eastern Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Start | Hatia |
| Stops | 18 |
| End | Anand Vihar Terminal |
| Distance travelled | 1,334 km (829 mi) (Approx.) |
| Average journey time | 24 hours (Approx.) |
| Service frequency | Tri-weekly |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | Yes |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | Standard Indian Railway Coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 58.80 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]