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{{Infobox rail service<br />
| name = Suryanagri Express <br />
| image = Ministry of Railways India.svg<br />
| caption = <br />
| type = [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast Express]]<br />
| locale = [[Maharashtra]], [[Gujarat]] & [[Rajasthan]]<br />
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|1998|08|16}}<br />
| last =<br />
| operator = [[North Western Railway zone|North Western Railway]]<br />
| ridership = <br />
| start = {{stnlnk|Jodhpur}} (JU)<br />
| stops = 16<br />
| end = {{stnlnk|Bandra Terminus}} (BDTS)<br />
| distance = {{convert|937|km|0|abbr=on}}<br />
| journeytime = 16 hours 45 minutes <br />
| frequency = Daily<br />
| class = [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC First Class]], [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC 2 Tier]], [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC 3 Tier]], [[Indian Railways coaching stock|Sleeper Class]], [[Indian Railways coaching stock|General Unreserved]]<br />
| seating = Yes<br />
| sleeping = Yes<br />
| autorack =<br />
| catering = On-board catering, <br> E-catering <br />
| observation = Large windows<br />
| entertainment = <br />
| baggage = Available <br />
| otherfacilities = Below the seats <br />
| stock = [[LHB coach]]<br />
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|allk=on}}<br />
| el = <br />
| trainnumber = 12479 / 12480<br />
| speed = {{convert|130|km/h|0|abbr=on}} maximum, <br/>{{convert|59|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts.<br />
| map = [[File:Suryanagri Express (Bandra - Jodhpur) Route map.jpg|250px]]<br />
| map_state =<br />
}}<br />
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The 12479 / 12480 '''Suryanagri Express''' is a [[Superfast Express trains in India|superfast express]] train running between the Indian cities of [[Jodhpur]] and [[Bandra Terminus|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.<br />
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It operates as train number 12479 from Jodhpur to Bandra Terminus and as train number 12480 in the reverse direction.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-suryanagari-sf-express-12479/1591/126/303| title=12479/Jodhpur - Bandra Terminus Suryanagari Superfast Express| website=India Rail Info}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-suryanagari-sf-express-12480/1592/303/126| title=12480/Bandra Terminus - Jodhpur Suryanagari Superfast Express| website=India Rail Info}}</ref><br />
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==History==<br />
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In Metre Gauge era, there was a Suryanagri Express running between {{stnlnk|Jodhpur Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Udaipur City}} via {{stnlnk|Ahmedabad Junction}} which used to share rake with the MG [[Mandore Express]]. It was stopped in 1997 during Broad Gauge line construction. Later was re-introduced in 1998 as 4845/4846 Suryanagri Express. Timings in Metre Gauge era was:- for 483-MG {{stnlnk|Jodhpur Junction}} 15.25 pm; {{stnlnk|Ahmedabad Junction}} 03.25 am arrival & 04.05 am departure; {{stnlnk|Udaipur City}} 11.55 am & for 484-MG {{stnlnk|Udaipur City}} 15.15 pm; {{stnlnk|Ahmedabad Junction}} 23.05 pm arrival & 23.45 pm departure; {{stnlnk|Jodhpur Junction}} 11.45 am; 483-MG/484-MG used to cover {{convert|753.5|km|0|abbr=on}} in 20 hrs 30 mins time running at {{convert|36.75|km/h|0|abbr=on}} speed with reversal at {{stnlnk|Ahmedabad Junction}}. Timings as 4845/4846 was:- for 4845 {{stnlnk|Ahmedabad Junction}} 21.05 pm; {{stnlnk|Jodhpur Junction}} 05.50 am & for 4846 {{stnlnk|Jodhpur Junction}} 19.45 pm; {{stnlnk|Ahmedabad Junction}} 04.30 am. 4845/4846 used to cover {{convert|456|km|0|abbr=on}} in 08 hrs 45 mins time running at {{convert|52.12|km/h|0|abbr=on}} speed.<br />
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==Coaches==<br />
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The train has standard [[LHB coach|LHB rakes]] with a max speed of 130&nbsp;kmph. The train consists of 22 coaches:<br />
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* 1 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC First Class]]<br />
* 2 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC II Tier]]<br />
* 4 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC III Tier Economy]]<br />
* 4 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC III Tier]]<br />
* 5 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|Sleeper coaches]]<br />
* 4 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|General Unreserved]]<br />
* 2 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|EoG cum Luggage Rake]]<br />
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As with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.<br />
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==Service==<br />
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12479 Jodhpur–Bandra Terminus Suryanagri Express covers a distance of {{convert|937|km|0|abbr=on}} in 16 hours 45 mins at {{convert|55.94|km/h|0|abbr=on}} and in 16 hours 45 mins as the 12480 Bandra Terminus–Jodhpur Suryanagri Express at {{convert|55.94|km/h|0|abbr=on}} <br />
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As the average speed of the train is more than {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, the fare includes a Superfast surcharge.<br />
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==Route and halts==<br />
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The 12479/12480 Suryanagri Express runs from Jodhpur Junction via {{stnlnk|Luni Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Marwar Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Rani}}, {{stnlnk|Falna}}, {{stnlnk|Jawai Bandh}}, {{stnlnk|Pindwara}}, {{stnlnk|Abu Road}}, {{stnlnk|Palanpur}}, {{stnlnk|Mahesana}}, {{stnlnk|Ahmedabad Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Vadodara}}, {{stnlnk|Surat}}, <br />
{{stnlnk|Vapi}},<br />
{{stnlnk|Borivali}} to Bandra Terminus.<br />
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==Rake sharing==<br />
The train shares its rake with 22481/22482 [[Jodhpur–Delhi Sarai Rohilla Superfast Express]].<br />
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==Traction==<br />
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The entire route is now fully electrified, the train is hauled by a [[WAP-5]] / [[WAP-7]] electric locomotives from the [[Electric Loco Shed, Vadodara|Vadodara Loco Shed]] from end to end.<br />
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==References==<br />
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[[Category:Transport in Mumbai]]<br />
[[Category:Express trains in India]]<br />
[[Category:Named passenger trains of India]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Gujarat]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Maharashtra]]<br />
[[Category:Transport in Jodhpur]]<br />
[[Category:Railway services introduced in 1998]]<br />
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