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| operator = [[South Central Railway zone|South Central Railways]]
| operator = [[South Central Railway zone|South Central Railways]]
| ridership =  
| ridership =  
| start = [[Hyderabad Railway Station|Hyderabad Deccan]] '''(HYB)'''
| start = {{stnlnk|Hyderabad Deccan}} (HYB)
| stops = 46
| stops = 46
| end = [[Nizamuddin Railway Station|Hazrat Nizamuddin]] '''(NZM)'''
| end = {{stnlnk|Hazrat Nizamuddin}} (NZM)
| distance = {{convert|1670|km|0|abbr=on}}  
| distance = {{convert|1670|km|0|abbr=on}}  
| journeytime = 29 hours 30 minutes as 12721, 30 hours 00 minutes as 12722  
| journeytime = 29 hours 30 minutes as 12721, 30 hours 00 minutes as 12722  
| frequency =  Daily
| frequency =  Daily
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
| seating = Yes
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
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| baggage = Yes
| baggage = Yes
| otherfacilities = Below the seats
| otherfacilities = Below the seats
| stock = [[LHB Coaches]]
| stock = [[LHB coaches]]
| gauge = {{RailGauge|1676mm|allk=on}}
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|allk=on}}
| el =  
| el =  
| trainnumber = 12721 / 12722
| trainnumber = 12721 / 12722
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The 12721 / 12722 '''Dakshin Express''' is a [[Express trains in India|Express]] train belonging to [[Indian Railways]] that runs between [[Hyderabad Railway Station|Hyderabad Decan]] and [[Nizamuddin Railway Station|Hazrat Nizamuddin]] in India. It is a daily service. It operates as train number 12721 from [[Hyderabad Railway Station|Hyderabad Decan]] to [[Nizamuddin Railway Station|Hazrat Nizamuddin]] and as train number 12722 in the reverse direction.
The 12721 / 12722 '''Dakshin Express''' is a [[Express trains in India|Express]] train belonging to [[Indian Railways]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Hyderabad Deccan}} and {{stnlnk|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==
==Coaches==


The 12721/2722 '''Dakshin Express''' presently has 2 AC 2 tier, 2 AC 3 tier, 14 Sleeper Class, 4 General Unreserved coaches & a Pantry Car coach. As with most train services in India, Coach Composition may be amended at the discretion of [[Indian Railways]] depending on demand. This included the coaches of the 12861/62 '''Visakhapatnam Link Express'''. The services, have been terminated on January 23, 2020
The 12721/2722 Dakshin Express presently has 2 AC 2 tier, 2 AC 3 tier, 14 Sleeper class, 4 General Unreserved coaches & a Pantry car coach. As with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand. This included the coaches of the 12861/62 Visakhapatnam Link Express. The services have been terminated on January 23, 2020


==Service==
==Service==


The 12721 '''Dakshin Express''' covers the distance of 1670 kilometers in 29 hours 30 mins (56.61 km/hr) & 1669 kilometers 30 hours 00 mins as 12722 '''Dakshin Express''' (55.63 km/hr).
The 12721 Dakshin Express covers the distance of 1670 kilometers in 29 hours 30 mins (56.61 km/hr) & 1669 kilometers 30 hours 00 mins as 12722 Dakshin Express (55.63 km/hr).


As its average speed in both directions is above 55 km/hr as per [[Indian Railway]] rules, its fare has a superfast surcharge.
As its average speed in both directions is above 55 km/hr as per Indian Railways rules, its fare has a Superfast surcharge.


==Traction==
==Traction==


It is usually hauled by a [[WAP 7]] ('''HOG''') equipped locomotive from the [[Electric Loco Shed, Lallaguda|Lallaguda]] Electric Loco Shed on its entire journey.
It is usually hauled by a [[WAP-7]] (HOG)-equipped locomotive from the [[Electric Loco Shed, Lallaguda|Lallaguda Electric Loco Shed]] on its entire journey.


==Timetable==
==Timetable==


* 12721 Dakshin Express leaves [[Hyderabad Railway Station|Hyderabad Deccan]] every day at 23:00 hrs IST and reaches [[Nizamuddin Railway Station|Hazrat Nizamuddin]] at 04:00 hrs IST on the 3rd day.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://etrain.info/in?TRAIN=12721|title=Train Schedule of Dakshin Express (12721)|publisher=etrain.info|accessdate=2015-01-30}}</ref>
* 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://etrain.info/in?TRAIN=12721|title=Train Schedule of Dakshin Express (12721)|publisher=etrain.info|accessdate=2015-01-30}}</ref>
* 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://etrain.info/in?TRAIN=12722|title=Train Schedule of Dakshin Express (12722)|publisher=etrain.info|accessdate=2015-01-30}}</ref>


* 12722 Dakshin Express leaves [[Nizamuddin Railway Station|Hazrat Nizamuddin]] every day at 23:00 hrs IST and reaches [[Hyderabad Railway Station|Hyderabad Deccan]] at 05:00 hrs IST on the 3rd day.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://etrain.info/in?TRAIN=12722|title=Train Schedule of Dakshin Express (12722)|publisher=etrain.info|accessdate=2015-01-30}}</ref>
==Route & halts==


==Route & Halts==
It is runs from Hyderabad Deccan via {{stnlnk|Secunderabad Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Kazipet Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Peddapalli Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Ramagundam}}, {{stnlnk|Sirpur Kaghaznagar}}, {{stnlnk|Balharshah Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Sevagram Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Nagpur Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Betul}}, {{stnlnk|Itarsi Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Hoshangabad}}, {{stnlnk|Bhopal Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Jhansi Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Gwalior Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Agra Cantonment}}, {{stnlnk|Mathura Junction}} to Hazrat Nizamuddin.
 
It is runs from [[Hyderabad Deccan railway station|Hyderabad Deccan]] via [[Secunderabad railway station|Secunderabad]], [[Kazipet railway station|Kazipet]], [[Peddapalli Junction]], [[Ramagundam railway station|Ramagundam]], [[Sirpur Kaghaznagar railway station|Sirpur Kaghaznagar]], [[Balharshah railway station|Balharshah]], [[Sewagram Junction railway station|Sewagram]], [[Nagpur railway station|Nagpur]], [[Betul railway station|Betul]], [[Itarsi Junction|Itarsi]], [[Hoshangabad railway station|Hoshangabad]], [[Bhopal Junction|Bhopal]], [[Jhansi Junction|Jhansi]], [[Gwalior railway station|Gwalior]], [[Agra Cantonment railway station|Agra Cantt.]], [[Mathura railway station|Mathura]] to [[Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station|Hazrat Nizamuddin]].


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:12721 Dakshin Express trainboard - AC 3 tier coach.jpg|12721 Dakshin Express trainboard - AC 3 tier coach
File:12721 Dakshin Express trainboard - AC 3 tier coach.jpg|12721 Dakshin Express trainboard – AC 3 tier coach
File:12862 Visakhapatnam Link Express.jpg|12862 Visakhapatnam Dakshin Link Express
File:12862 Visakhapatnam Link Express.jpg|12862 Visakhapatnam Dakshin Link Express
File:12862 Visakhapatnam Link Express - AC 3 tier coach.jpg|12862 Visakhapatnam Link Express - AC 3 tier coach
File:12862 Visakhapatnam Link Express - AC 3 tier coach.jpg|12862 Visakhapatnam Link Express – AC 3 tier coach
</gallery>
</gallery>


Latest revision as of 00:12, 31 July 2021


Dakshin Express
File:Dakshin exp.jpg
Dakshin Express train board
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
LocaleTelangana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, & Delhi
First service1 January 1968; 57 years ago (1968-01-01)
Current operator(s)South Central Railways
Route
StartHyderabad Deccan (HYB)
Stops46
EndHazrat Nizamuddin (NZM)
Distance travelled1,670 km (1,038 mi)
Average journey time29 hours 30 minutes as 12721, 30 hours 00 minutes as 12722
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)12721 / 12722
On-board services
Class(es)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 coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed110 km/h (68 mph) maximum,
58 km/h (36 mph) average including halts
Route map
Dakshin Express Route map.jpg

The 12721 / 12722 Dakshin Express is a 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[edit]

The 12721/2722 Dakshin Express presently has 2 AC 2 tier, 2 AC 3 tier, 14 Sleeper class, 4 General Unreserved coaches & a Pantry car coach. As with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand. This included the coaches of the 12861/62 Visakhapatnam Link Express. The services have been terminated on January 23, 2020

Service[edit]

The 12721 Dakshin Express covers the distance of 1670 kilometers in 29 hours 30 mins (56.61 km/hr) & 1669 kilometers 30 hours 00 mins as 12722 Dakshin Express (55.63 km/hr).

As its average speed in both directions is above 55 km/hr as per Indian Railways rules, its fare has a Superfast surcharge.

Traction[edit]

It is usually hauled by a WAP-7 (HOG)-equipped locomotive from the Lallaguda Electric Loco Shed on its entire journey.

Timetable[edit]

  • 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[edit]

It is 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.

Gallery[edit]

  • 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[edit]

  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.
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