Dakshin Express
The 12721 / 12722 Dakshin Express is a superfast express train belonging to Indian Railways that runs between Hyderabad Decan and Hazrat Nizamuddin in India. It is a daily service. It operates as train number 12721 from Hyderabad Decan to Hazrat Nizamuddin and as train number 12722 in the reverse direction.
 Dakshin Express train board | |||||
| Overview | |||||
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| Service type | Superfast | ||||
| Locale | Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, & Delhi | ||||
| First service | 1 January 1968 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | South Central Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Start | Hyderabad Deccan (HYB) | ||||
| Stops | 46 | ||||
| End | Hazrat Nizamuddin (NZM) | ||||
| Distance travelled | 1,670 km (1,038 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 29 hours 30 minutes as 12721, 30 hours 00 minutes as 12722 | ||||
| Service frequency | Daily | ||||
| Train number(s) | 12721 / 12722 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | Available | ||||
| Observation facilities | Large windows | ||||
| Baggage facilities | Yes | ||||
| Other facilities | Below the seats | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | LHB Coaches | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 110 km/h (68 mph) maximum, 58 km/h (36 mph) average including halts | ||||
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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
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).
As its average speed in both directions is above 55 km/hr as per Indian Railway rules, its fare has a Superfast surcharge.
Traction
It is usually hauled by a WAP 7 (HOG) equipped locomotive from the Lallaguda Electric Loco Shed 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 is runs from Hyderabad Deccan via Secunderabad, Kazipet, Peddapalli Junction, Ramagundam, Sirpur Kaghaznagar, Balharshah, Sewagram, Nagpur, Betul, Itarsi, Hoshangabad, Bhopal, Jhansi, Gwalior, Agra Cantt., Mathura to Hazrat Nizamuddin.
Gallery
12721 Dakshin Express trainboard - AC 3 tier coach
12862 Visakhapatnam Dakshin Link Express
12862 Visakhapatnam Link Express - AC 3 tier coach
References
- "Train Schedule of Dakshin Express (12721)". etrain.info. Retrieved 30 January 2015.
- "Train Schedule of Dakshin Express (12722)". etrain.info. Retrieved 30 January 2015.