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Jharkhand Swarna Jayanti Express

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Jharkhand Swarna Jayanti Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast Express
First service1997; 27 years ago (1997)[1]
Current operator(s)South Eastern Railway zone
Route
TerminiHatia
Anand Vihar Terminal
Stops18
Distance travelled1,334 km (829 mi) (Approx.)
Average journey time24 hours (Approx.)
Service frequencyTri-weekly
Train number(s)12817 / 18 / 73 / 74
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesYes
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
ElectrificationPartial
Operating speed58.80 km/h (37 mph) (Approx.)

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

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

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The 12817 / 18 / 73 / 74 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.[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

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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

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It is hauled by Tatanagar–based WAP-7 from end to end.

References

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  1. ^ http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/finance_budget/Previous%20Budget%20Speeches/1997-98.pdf [bare URL PDF]
  2. ^ "South Eastern Railway".
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