Lucknow–New Delhi Swarna Shatabdi Express


Lucknow Swarna Shatabdi Express is one of the Shatabdi Express trains operated by Indian Railways that connects the capital of India, to state capital of Uttar Pradesh,.

Overview

This train is a Swarna category Shatabdi Express train, Swarna is a Sanskrit word meaning gold. Swarna Shatabdi means that it caters better amenities to passengers and also generates better revenue for Indian Railways as compared to other Shatabdi Express trains. Not every train in Indian Railways carries Swarna tag. It is hauled by an Electric Loco Shed, Ghaziabad WAP-7 Locomotive.

History

Earlier this train used to run between and New Delhi non-stop, a 440 km stretch. After the gauge conversion in 1993, it was extended and previous terminal, Kanpur Central was converted to its only halt and later halted at Aligarh. Later on, it was also given halt at Ghaziabad, Etawah and further Tundla also was added.Phaphund was also added.
Lucknow Swarna Shatabdi Express is the first train in Indian Railways to get LHB coach on trial basis.

Terminal Change

At from beginning from 1 April 2014, this Train Terminal has shifted from Lucknow Lucknow [Charbagh railway station|Lucknow Charbagh NR] - to Lucknow Lucknow Junction NER - to decongest the main Lucknow Charbagh Railway Station that falls under the "Northern Railway Zone" of Indian Railways.

Route and halts

• New Delhi
• Ghaziabad Junction
• Aligarh Junction
• Tundla Junction
• Etawah Junction
• Phaphund
• Kanpur Central
• Unnao Junction
• Lucknow Junction

Traction

This train is hauled by the Ghaziabad Indian [locomotive class WAP-7|WAP-7] for its journey.

Coach composition

This train was the first train in India to get morden LHB coaches.Coach Composition of this train is:
2 AC Executive Class Coach
16 Chair Car Coach
2 EOG Brake and Luggage coach

Initiatives

Lucknow Swarna Shatabdi has been awarded the ISO certification.

Coach positioning

Coach positioning of this train at New Delhi Station is:
LOCO-EOG-E1-E2-C1-C2-C3-C4-C5-C6-C7-C8-C9-C10-C11-C12-C13-C14-C15-C16-EOG
Vice Versa Coach positioning at Lucknow Junction station