Goa Express
{{Short description|Train in India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2016}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2016}}
{{More citations needed|date=March 2011}}
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{{Infobox rail service
| name = Goa Express
| image = 12779 Goa Express.jpg
| caption = Goa Express train board.
| type = Superfast
| status =
| locale = Goa, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh Haryana & Delhi
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|1990|06|18}}
| last =
| operator = South Western Railway
| start = Vasco da Gama (VSG)
| stops = 27
| end = Hazrat Nizamuddin (NZM)
| distance = {{convert|2202|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 39 hrs 25 mins
| frequency = Daily
| trainnumber = 12779 / 12780
| class = AC First Class, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| observation = Large windows
| otherfacilities = Below the seats
| baggage = Available
| stock = LHB coach
| catering = Available
| gauge = Broad Gauge
| speed = {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halt.
| map = 250px
}}
The 12779 / 12780 Goa Express is a daily superfast train run by Indian Railways connecting Vasco da Gama and Hazrat Nizamuddin in New Delhi. It is one of the high priority superfast trains of Indian Railways and additionally, a very important train for Hubli division of South Western Railway.
This train is similar to trains like Karnataka Express, Telangana Express and Andhra Pradesh Express amongst others in providing convenient link between respective state capitals and New Delhi. Vasco da Gama (IR Code: VSG) is the nearest railhead to the capital of Goa, Panjim. Panjim is not directly accessible by rail.
History
The train was introduced around 1987.{{When|date=March 2011}}
At the time of introduction, rail links into Goa were Meter Gauge. Hence the train ran with a Broad Gauge and a Meter Gauge counterpart, the MG section between Vasco da Gama and Miraj, and the BG section between Miraj and Hazrat Nizamuddin. At the time of introduction the train was numbered 2479/2480, with maintenance in Delhi Railway Division of Northern Railway. Post gauge-conversion when the BG train ran the entire route, the train's maintenance was transferred to the Hubli Railway Division of the present day South Western Railway, and renumbered as 12779/12780.
Route
Goa Express was introduced long before Konkan Railways became operational. Thus the train routes via, Margao, Londa, Belgaum, Miraj, Sangli, Karad, Satara, Pune, Daund, Ahmednagar, Manmad, Bhusawal, Khandwa, Itarsi, Bhopal, Jhansi, Gwalior, Agra and Mathura .
During its 39-hour-25-minute journey traversing a distance of about 2202 km, the train passes through Karnataka, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and passes through a small portion of Rajasthan at Dhaulpur without stopping.
The train is the only daily passenger express train to pass through the Dudhsagar Falls on the Braganza Ghat section. Also 12779 provides a good opportunity to passengers to enjoy the natural beauty of Goa en route and enjoy the scenic Vasco Da Gama to Londa Junction rail route.
Accommodations
This train comprises 1 First AC, 2 AC 2-Tiers, 4 AC 3-Tiers, 4 AC 3-Tiers Economy, 2 Sleeper Class, 2 Unreserved General Compartment, 1 Pantry car, 2 EOGs, 2 HCPs. Total coach composition is 20 coaches.
Loco link
Both trains uses a Diesel and Electric Locomotives given below;
1. Vasco da Gama to Pune Junction a WDP-4D diesel locomotive from Pune Loco Shed .
2. Pune Junction to Hazrat Nizamuddin a WAP-7 electric locomotive from Tughlakabad Loco Shed.
Time table
| class="wikitable" | |||
| style="background:gold;"| Station Code | style="background:gold;"| Station name | style="background:gold;"| Arrival | style="background:gold;"| Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| NZM | Hazrat Nizamuddin | --- | 14:50 |
| MTJ | Mathura Junction | 16:48 | 16:50 |
| AGC | Agra Cantt | 17:50 | 17:55 |
| GWL | Gwalior Junction | 20:30 | 20:32 |
| JHS | Jhansi Junction | 22:05 | 22:15 |
| BPL | Bhopal Junction | 02:35 | 02:45 |
| ET | Itarsi Junction | 04:25 | 04:30 |
| HD | Harda | 05:28 | 05:30 |
| KNW | Khandwa Junction | 06:58 | 07:00 |
| BSL | Bhusaval Junction | 08:45 | 08:50 |
| JL | Jalgaon Junction | 09:23 | 09:25 |
| MMR | Manmad Junction | 11:15 | 11:20 |
| KPG | Kopargaon | 12:18 | 12:20 |
| BAP | Belapur | 13:08 | 13:10 |
| ANG | Ahmadnagar | 14:17 | 14:20 |
| DD | Daund Chord Line | 15:38 | 15:40 |
| PUNE | Pune Junction | 16:55 | 17:10 |
| STR | Satara | 19:47 | 19:50 |
| KRD | Karad | 20:42 | 20:45 |
| SLI | Sangli | 21:42 | 21:45 |
| MRJ | Miraj Junction | 22:40 | 22:45 |
| KUD | Kudachi | 23:15 | 23:15 |
| RBG | Raybag | 23:34 | 23:35 |
| GPB | Ghatprabha | 00:01 | 00:02 |
| BGM | Belagavi | 01:10 | 01:15 |
| LD | Londa Junction | 02:35 | 02:45 |
| CLR | Castle Rock | 03:20 | 03:25 |
| QLM | Kulem | 05:05 | 05:10 |
| SVM | Kudchade | 05:39 | 05:40 |
| MAO | Madgaon Junction | 06:15 | 06:20 |
| VSG | Vasco-da-Gama | --- | 07:25 |
Direction reversal
See also
References
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External links
- [http://indiarailinfo.com/train/blog/goa-express-12779-vsg-to-nzm/522/512/748 Goa Express Forum at Indian Rail Info]
- [http://indiarailinfo.com/train/map/523/748/512 Goa Express Route Map & Time-Table]
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Category:Transport in Vasco da Gama, Goa
Category:Named passenger trains of India
Category:Express trains in India
Category:Rail transport in Goa
Category:Rail transport in Uttar Pradesh
Category:Rail transport in Madhya Pradesh
Category:Rail transport in Maharashtra