Swatantra Senani Superfast Express

The 12561 / 12562 Swatantrata Senani Superfast Express is a superfast express train belonging to Indian Railways that runs between Jaynagar and New Delhi in India. It operates as train number 12561 from Jainagar, Bihar to New Delhi and as train number 12562 in the reverse direction.[1] It services the states of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. It reverses direction at Samastipur Junction.

Swatantrata Senani Superfast Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
LocaleDelhi, Uttar Pradesh & Bihar
First service1 July 2000 (2000-07-01)
Current operator(s)East Central Railways
Route
StartJaynagar (JYG)
Stops22
EndNew Delhi (NDLS)
Distance travelled1,235 km (767 mi)
Average journey time22 hours 30 minutes as 12561,
22 hours 40 minutes as 12562
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)12561 / 12562
On-board services
Class(es)AC 1st Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesAvailable
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockLHB Coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed130 km/h (81 mph) maximum,
55 km/h (34 mph) average including halts

Coaches

Since September 2017 the 12561/12562 Swatantra Senani Superfast Express with new LHB coaches has 1 AC hot buffet car, 2 AC 1st Class cum AC 2 tier, 1 AC 2 tier, 2 AC 3 tier, 11 Sleeper Class and 3 General Unreserved coaches, and 2 power generator cars.[2]

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

Service

The 12561 Swatantra Senani Superfast Express covers a distance of 1234 kilometers[1] in 22 hours 8 mins (55.30 km/hr) and 22 hours 20 mins as 12562 Swatantra Senani Superfast Express (54.24 km/hr).

As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h (34 mph) And the average delay is of 6hrs and 30 mins, as per Indian Railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Schedule
Train NumberStation CodeDeparture StationDeparture TimeDeparture DayArrival StationArrival TimeArrival Day
12561JYGJaynagar5:20 PMDailyNew Delhi03:40 PM(Next Day) Daily
12562NDLSNew Delhi9:15 PMDailyJaynagar7:23 PM(Next Day) Daily

Route & Halts

Direction Reversal

Traction

As the route is fully electrified, it runs with Kanpur / Gomoh based WAP7 (HOG) equipped locomotive from end to end.

From 13th September 2020 the operating speed of this train has been raised to 130 kmph between Prayagraj Junction (Allahabad) and Ghaziabad.

  • Swatantra Senani Superfast Express with Kanpur WAP 4
  • Swatantra Senani Superfast Express - AC 1st Class coach
  • Swatantra Senani Superfast Express - Pantry Car
  • Swatantra Senani Superfast Express - Sleeper Class coach

Timetable
  • 12561 Swatantrata Senani Superfast Express leaves Jaynagar every day at 17:20 hrs IST and reaches New Delhi at 15:40 hrs IST the next day.[3]
  • 12562 Swatantrata Senani Superfast Express leaves New Delhi every day at 21:15hrs IST and reaches Jaynagar at 19:23 hrs IST the next day.

References
  1. "Indian Railways Mail-Express-Superfast Trains list". Indian Railways official website. Retrieved 3 May 2018.
  2. "Swatantrata Sainani Express". Find Rail Info India. Retrieved 3 May 2018.
  3. "Swatantrata Senani Superfast Express running status". Retrieved 3 May 2018.
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