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Swaraj Express -12471 ( Bandra Terminus to Jammu Tawi )

  • 2A,3A,SL
  • Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday
  • 24 30 hrs 50 mins Mail/Express yes



12471 - Swaraj Express

The Swaraj Express 12471 is a superfast train that belongs to the Northern Railways of the Indian Railways. The train runs between Bandra Terminus in Mumbai, Maharashtra, and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra (SVDK) in Jammu and Kashmir. This train operates four days a week namely, Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.

History of Swaraj Express

The Swaraj Express made its inaugural run on December 24, 1976. Its starting point was originally at Mumbai CST. However, this was later changed to Bandra Terminus to manage the excessive rush at the Mumbai Central station.

Timing and Distance

The Swaraj Express departs Bandra Terminus (BDTS) at 7:55 AM and arrives at Shree Mata Vaishno Devi Katra (SVDK) at 17:10 PM after 33 hours and 15 minutes. During this time, the train travels a distance of 2,028 kms.

Halts/Stations of Interests

During its journey, the Swaraj Express traverses through states like Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi-NCR, Haryana, Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir.

During its 33-hour journey, the train halts at 24 stations. Some of the major stations along the route are:

  • Surat
  • Vadodara Junction
  • Ratlam Junction
  • Kota Junction
  • Mathura Junction
  • New Delhi
  • Ludhiana Junction
  • Pathankot Cantt.
  • Jammu Tawi
  • Udhampur

Average Ticket Prices

The average fares for tickets on different classes are:

  • Second AC nearly INR 2,895
  • Third AC around INR 1,975
  • Sleeper Class approximately INR 755

The tatkal fares on Swaraj Express are:

  • Second AC nearly INR 3,420
  • Third AC around INR 2,395
  • Sleeper Class approximately INR 955

Facilities Onboard

The train features a pantry car to provide meals along the journey. Also, there is onboard catering and e-catering services available on the train. The coaches have sleeping arrangements, charging points and clean toilets to ensure comfort for travelers.

Important Passenger Information

The ticket availability for this train is average. During peak travel season, such as in the summer holidays or during the Navratri festival, which is celebrated twice a year, March or April and September or October, procuring tickets may be difficult. It is advisable to book your tickets at least 60 days in advance during these times.

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No. Station name (code) Arrives Departs Stop time Distance travelled Day Route
1 Bandra Terminus (BDTS) Starts 07:55 0 0 km 1 1
2 Borivali (BVI) 08:26 08:28 2 min 19 km 1 1
3 Vapi (VAPI) 10:23 10:25 2 min 159 km 1 1
4 Surat (ST) 11:42 11:47 5 min 252 km 1 1
5 Bharuch Junction (BH) 12:31 12:33 2 min 311 km 1 1
6 Vadodara Junction (BRC) 13:35 13:45 10 min 381 km 1 1
7 Godhra Junction (GDA) 14:50 14:52 2 min 455 km 1 1
8 Dahod (DHD) 15:47 15:49 2 min 529 km 1 1
9 Meghnagar (MGN) 16:12 16:14 2 min 562 km 1 1
10 Ratlam Junction (RTM) 17:45 18:05 20 min 642 km 1 1
11 Nagda Junction (NAD) 19:03 19:05 2 min 684 km 1 1
12 Bhawani Mandi (BWM) 20:22 20:24 2 min 808 km 1 1
13 Kota Junction (KOTA) 21:30 21:40 10 min 909 km 1 1
14 Sawai Madhopur (SWM) 22:55 22:57 2 min 1017 km 1 1
15 Mathura Junction (MTJ) 02:00 02:05 5 min 1233 km 2 1
16 H Nizamuddin (NZM) 04:10 04:12 2 min 1366 km 2 1
17 New Delhi (NDLS) 04:35 04:50 15 min 1373 km 2 1
18 Panipat Junction (PNP) 06:11 06:13 2 min 1463 km 2 1
19 Ambala Cant Junction (UMB) 07:55 08:05 10 min 1572 km 2 1
20 Ludhiana Junction (LDH) 09:45 09:55 10 min 1685 km 2 1
21 Jalandhar Cant (JRC) 10:45 10:50 5 min 1737 km 2 1
22 Pathankot Cantt (PTKC) 12:25 12:30 5 min 1850 km 2 1
23 Kathua (KTHU) 13:03 13:05 2 min 1873 km 2 1
24 Jammu Tawi (JAT) 14:45 Ends 0 1950 km 2 1