The 12957 / 12958 Swarna Jayanti Rajdhani Express is a

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broad-gauge track network, connecting Sabarmati and

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, a distance of approximately 929 km. The train was one of the Rajdhani Express trains to be introduced in the 20th century, making its inaugural run on 1 January 1998 after the erstwhile

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lines between Sabarmati and

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were converted to broad gauge. Since it was introduced in the 50th year of India's independence, it was named 'Swarna Jayanti' (

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) Rajdhani Express.

Schedule

As of 21 March 2023, the Swarna Jayanti Rajdhani Express runs daily using the Jaipur–Ahmedabad line on

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main line. 12957 departs ADI at 18:50 and arrives at NDLS at 07:30 the next day. 12958 departs NDLS at 19:55 and arrives at ADI at 08:25 the next day, averaging approximately 73 km/h on both runs.India Rail Info
/ref> In this sector, it is the second fastest train between Ahmedabad and New Delhi, after Gujarat Sampark Kranti Express. During its journey, the train passes through the Indian states of

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. The entire train route is electrified and only the section between Jagudan and Palanpur Junction is on double line as of February 2025.

Route & Halts

• Sabarmati BG • Mahesana Junction • Palanpur Junction • Abu road • Falna • Ajmer Junction • Jaipur Junction •

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Time Table

Traction

It is hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed based

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electric locomotive on its entire journey.

Gallery

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Coach composition

Other details

The train's rake is split into three classes of travel, AC 1st class (code: H/1A), AC 2 Tier (code: A/2A) and AC 3 Tier (code:B/3A). Usually, the train has one H/1A coach, four A/2A coaches and four to eight B/3A coaches. The train also has one or two End-on-Generation cars at either end. This train is popular with passengers and made a daily train in 2009. Previously, it used to run 5 days a week. As a Rajdhani Express, it is a Superfast train and gets the highest priority on its journey between Ahmedabad and New Delhi.

References

External links

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