Miraj Junction–Hazrat Nizamuddin Darshan Superfast Express

The 12493 / 12494 Miraj–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 AC Darshan Superfast Express
Miraj-Hazrat Nizamuddin Darshan Superfast Express standing at Pune Junction.
Overview
Service type	Express
First service	24 May 2016; 9 years ago (2016-05-24) (Inaugural) 4 August 2023; 2 years ago (2023-08-04) (extended upto Miraj Junction)
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	25 hours 55 minutes
Service frequency	Weekly.
Train number(s)	12493 / 12494
On-board services
Class(es)	AC First Class, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
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.

Coaches

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 and 4 general 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	23	24
	EOG	Gen	Gen	S2	S1	B9	B8	B7	B6	B5	B4	B3	B2	B1	PC	A5	A4	A3	A2	A1	H1	Gen	Gen	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
• Gen consists of general coaches

Service

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.

• During Miraj - Goa Meter gauge line. Goa Express use to run from Vasco to Miraj on daily basis. And a linking train Miraj - Hazrat Nizamuddin Express well known as 'Super' was operational with Primary Maintenance at Miraj.

• Post Guage Conversion of Vasco Miraj line, both the trains were cancelled & Goa SF Exp to Hazrat Nizamuddin was introduced with revised timings.

• The train created a joint connectivity between the three stations but there was still a demand to revive Miraj - Hazrat Nizamuddin dedicated train to meet the unwavering demand of passengers from the Station.

• Darshan Express was initially made operational between Pune & Hz Nizamuddin citing single line constrains of Pune Miraj Section.

• Post Doubling & Electrification of Pune Miraj Line. As planned Darshan express was extended to Miraj for its first run on 21st of August 2023.

• Currently the train halts at Jejuri, Satara, Karad & Sangli on its route to Miraj.

The train is primarily maintained at Delhi.

Routing

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

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

• 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]