Dakshin Express

Dakshin Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
LocaleTelangana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, & Delhi
First service1 January 1968; 56 years ago (1968-01-01)
Current operator(s)South Central Railways
Route
TerminiHyderabad Deccan (HYB)
Hazrat Nizamuddin (NZM)
Stops46
Distance travelled1,670 km (1,038 mi)
Average journey time29 hours 30 minutes
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)12721 / 12722
On-board services
Class(es)AC First, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesAvailable
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesYes
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed130 km/h (81 mph) maximum,
58 km/h (36 mph) average including halts
Route map

The 12721 / 12722 Dakshin Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways that runs between Hyderabad Deccan and Hazrat Nizamuddin in India. It is a daily service. It operates as train number 12721 from Hyderabad Deccan to Hazrat Nizamuddin and as train number 12722 in the reverse direction.

Coaches

The 12721/2722 Dakshin Express presently has 1 AC 2 tier, 6 AC 3 tier, 9 Sleeper class, 2 General Unreserved coaches & a Pantry car coach & 2 HCP (High Capacity Parcel) coaches. This Train has latest LHB coaches. This train consists of total 23 LHB coaches with 1 EOG (End of Generator) & 1 SLR (Sleeper cum Luggage Rake).

Service

The 12721 Dakshin Express covers the distance of 1670 kilometers in 28 hours 40 mins (58 km/h).

As its average speed in both directions is above 58 km/h as per Indian Railways rules, its fare has a Superfast surcharge.

Traction

It is hauled by a Lallaguda Loco Shed based WAP-7 electric locomotive on its entire journey.

Timetable

  • 12721 Dakshin Express leaves Hyderabad Deccan every day at 23:00 hrs IST and reaches Hazrat Nizamuddin at 04:00 hrs IST on the 3rd day.[1]
  • 12722 Dakshin Express leaves Hazrat Nizamuddin every day at 23:00 hrs IST and reaches Hyderabad Deccan at 05:00 hrs IST on the 3rd day.[2]

Route & halts

It runs from Hyderabad Deccan via Secunderabad Junction, Kazipet Junction, Peddapalli Junction, Ramagundam, Sirpur Kaghaznagar, Balharshah Junction, Sevagram Junction, Nagpur Junction, Betul, Itarsi Junction, Hoshangabad, Bhopal Junction, Jhansi Junction, Gwalior Junction, Agra Cantonment, Mathura Junction to Hazrat Nizamuddin. This train has total 38 Halts.

  • 12721 Dakshin Express trainboard – AC 3 tier coach
    12721 Dakshin Express trainboard – AC 3 tier coach
  • 12862 Visakhapatnam Dakshin Link Express
    12862 Visakhapatnam Dakshin Link Express
  • 12862 Visakhapatnam Link Express – AC 3 tier coach
    12862 Visakhapatnam Link Express – AC 3 tier coach

References

  1. ^ "Train Schedule of Dakshin Express (12721)". etrain.info. Retrieved 30 January 2015.
  2. ^ "Train Schedule of Dakshin Express (12722)". etrain.info. Retrieved 30 January 2015.