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 NR - (Known as "Badi Line" in Lucknow Railway Station and owned by "Northern Railway Zone") to Lucknow Lucknow Junction NER - (Known as "Chotti Line" in Lucknow Railway Station and owned by "North Eastern Railway Zone") to decongest the main Lucknow Charbagh Railway Station that falls under the "Northern Railway Zone" of Indian Railways.