Suryanagri Express

The 12479 / 12480 Suryanagri Express is a Superfast train running between the Indian cities of Jodhpur and Bandra Terminus, Mumbai. It initially plied between Jodhpur and Ahmedabad as the 4845/46 Suryanagri Express. In the 2002/03 railway budget its operation was extended to Bandra Terminus, Mumbai for four days a week. Later it became a daily train between Jodhpur and Bandra Terminus and was renumbered to 12479/12480.

Suryanagri SF Express

Overview
Service type	Superfast Express
Locale	Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan
First service	16 August 1998; 26 years ago (1998-08-16)
Current operator(s)	North Western Railways
Route
Termini	Jodhpur Junction (JU) Bandra Terminus (BDTS)
Stops	16
Distance travelled	937 km (582 mi)
Average journey time	16 hours 45 minutes
Service frequency	Daily
Train number(s)	12479 / 12480
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	On-board catering E-catering
Observation facilities	Large windows
Baggage facilities	Yes
Technical
Rolling stock	LHB coach
Track gauge	1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed	130 km/h (81 mph) maximum, 55.94 km/h (35 mph) average including halts
Route map

It operates as train number 12479 from Jodhpur to Bandra Terminus and as train number 12480 in the reverse direction.^[1][2]

History

In MG era, there was a Suryanagri Express running between Jodhpur Junction and Udaipur City via Ahmedabad Junction which used to share rake with the MG Mandore Express. It was stopped in 1997 during BG line construction. Later was re-introduced in 1998 as 4845/4846 Suryanagri Express. Timings in MG era was:- for 483-MG Jodhpur Junction 15.25 pm; Ahmedabad Junction 03.25 am arrival & 04.05 am departure; Udaipur City 11.55 am & for 484-MG Udaipur City 15.15 pm; Ahmedabad Junction 23.05 pm arrival & 23.45 pm departure; Jodhpur Junction 11.45 am; 483-MG/484-MG used to cover 753.5 km (468 mi) in 20 hrs 30 mins time running at 36.75 km/h (23 mph) speed with reversal at Ahmedabad Junction. Timings as 4845/4846 was:- for 4845 Ahmedabad Junction 21.05 pm; Jodhpur Junction 05.50 am & for 4846 Jodhpur Junction 19.45 pm; Ahmedabad Junction 04.30 am. 4845/4846 used to cover 456 km (283 mi) in 08 hrs 45 mins time running at 52.12 km/h (32 mph) speed.

Coaches

The train has standard LHB rakes with a max speed of 130 kmph. The train consists of 22 coaches:

• 1 AC First Class
• 2 AC II Tier
• 4 AC III Tier Economy
• 4 AC III Tier
• 5 Sleeper coaches
• 4 General Unreserved
• 2 EoG cum Luggage Rake

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

Service

12479 Jodhpur–Bandra Terminus Suryanagri Express covers a distance of 937 km (582 mi) in 16 hours 45 mins at 55.94 km/h (35 mph) and in 16 hours 45 mins as the 12480 Bandra Terminus–Jodhpur Suryanagri Express at 55.94 km/h (35 mph)

As the average speed of the train is more than 55 km/h (34 mph), the fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Route and halts

The 12479/12480 Suryanagri Express runs from Jodhpur Junction via Luni Junction, Marwar Junction, Rani, Falna, Jawai Bandh, Pindwara, Abu Road, Palanpur, Mahesana, Ahmedabad Junction, Vadodara, Surat, Vapi, Borivali to Bandra Terminus.

Rake sharing

RSA with 22481/22482 Jodhpur–Delhi Sarai Rohilla Superfast Express

Traction

The entire route is now fully electrified, the train is hauled by a WAP-5 / WAP-7 electric locomotives from the Vadodara Loco Shed from end to end.