About 12280/79 Taj Express

Highlights of Taj Express –

The 12280/79 Taj Express running every day between Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway station and Jhansi Junction initially started its service between New Delhi and Agra in 1964. New Delhi and Agra continue to be major tourist attractions of India; one being the capital of the country, while the other holds the most beautiful monuments of country. Seeing the massive flow of tourists between these locations throughout the year, the government launched the Taj Express, which came as a great relief and soon became the first choice of national and international tourists across the country.

The importance of the Taj Express for daily travelers increased largely when the train was extended till Jhansi Junction on July 1 2006. The Taj Express now covered other major locations like Gwalior and Jhansi as well. Hence, the Taj Express today covers 403kms in approximately 7hours.

The Taj leaves Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway station at 7:05 am every day and on its route it halts at nine stations which are, Faridabad, Mathura, Raja Ki Mandi (Agra), Agra Cantt, Dhaulpur, Morena, Gwalior Junction, Dabra, Datia and Jhansi. If on time, the Taj Express ends its journey at Jhansi Junction at 2:00 pm on the same day. The return train, which is 12279 Taj Express, departs from Jhansi at 3:20 pm and reaches back to Nizamuddin railway station by 10:05 pm same night.

The 12280/79 Taj express was aimed at easy daily travel for working individuals. The route and train timings are perfect for working individuals in Delhi as the train leaves early morning by 7 am and reaches back to Delhi by 10 pm same day. Due to good timings, the passengers can find many options for their onward journey; trains, buses and taxis are all available from the Nizamuddin railway station to other parts of the city.

12280/Taj Express Route, Schedule & Time Table –

12279/Taj Express Route, Schedule & Time Table –

About 12280/79 Taj Express Coach position, Seat map & Fare

Train Coach Position And Seat Layout Class:-

Chair Car AC Class(CC):- Looking for updates related to Chair Car AC Class in Taj express? If yes, read on to the following and you will come to know of the same. Are you planning to travel in this train in chair car class category? The train runs in between Hazrat Nizamuddin junction in New Delhi and Agra and as of now runs from both ends with train numbers 12279 and 12280. Do you want to know more of the chair car class coach and coach position in advance in the train? If yes, the best way is to look at the coach seat map of chair car class category, as devised by the Railways. In accord to the same, chair car coach has seats involving middle seat, aisle seat and window seat. Each seat is been marked in the map with different colour so that people can have an idea, which seat is middle seat or an aisle seat or a window seat. Amongst the 21 coaches available in total in train, rake with numbers 2, 3 and 4 belongs to chair car class coach and there is no pantry car attached within the train. All facilities are available onboard in the train and do make sure to get tickets in advance on time in order to travel in this train. Safe journey!Second Class Setting Non AC(2S):- Want to know about coach composition and updates about Second class Sitting Non AC (2S) in Taj express? If yes, here you will come to know of the same. Are you planning to travel in this popular train that runs in between New Delhi and Agra across the country? The royal and famous train operates from both ends with train numbers 12279 and 12280. To know more of the details and composition of second class sitting Non AC – 2S class, the best way is to have a look at the seat map of the same as designed by the Indian Railways department. In accord to the seat map of the same, the class code is 2S and coach code is D and the seats available to sit in the same are 108 in total. The berths available in the respective coach are window seat, middle seat and aisle seat. Each different berth is been categorized in different colour so that there remains better clarity among users. If you do have confirmed reservation to travel in the train, then it is possible to know of the coach position without any problem in the coach with the help of seat number. Supervised by the Northern Railways zone, the train has 21 coaches in total and there is no pantry car attached within the train. Adding to this, people can always seek for quality and fresh e-catering food meal services anytime and as per the desire and preference from TravelKhana and could make their journey even more memorable.Unreserved Second Class Compartment(GS):- The Unreserved Second Class Compartment (GS) coach in the old and famous Taj Express, which is operating with train numbers 12279 and 12280 from both sides, is available with rake numbers 2 and 3. It has 21 coaches available in total as of now and apart from this, the express has chair car, second class seating and general class category coaches available. There is so far no pantry car attached as of now. In order to travel in the unreserved class category coach, passengers need to reach at the station on time and buy the tickets from the counter itself. It is meant for keeping up the luggage of the travellers as well as for travel purpose. Taj Express has started its operations in between New Delhi and Agra since the year 1965. It is operating on daily basis and covers a total distance of 134 km in a travel time of 2 hours and 21 minutes. It stops by at 1 halt in between the travel and runs with an operating speed of 57 km/hour. The fare in general class will be Rs. 555 in CC, Rs. 155 in 2S, and Rs. 140 in GN class coach.
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Fare Chart of 12280/79 Taj Express

Taj Express began its services way back in 1964, connecting New Delhi and Agra. The train running with train numbers 12280 and 12279 is connecting Gwalior and New Delhi junctions. The service frequency of the super express is daily. It is supposedly covering a total distance of 410 kms in 7 hours. The coaches in this express are only executive and premium class ones. It runs with a super speed of 68 km/hour. The train stops by at only 7 stoppages between Gwalior and New Delhi and out of these, only 2 are prominent ones including Agra Cantt and Hazrat Nizamuddin. Want to know the fare chart of 12280/79 Taj Express? In general category, the fare is Rs. 90 in 2^nd sitting, and Rs. 305 in AC Chair. In tatkal category, there would be a surcharge of Rs. 19 in 2^nd sitting and Rs. 65 in AC Chair. The fare from a child to be charged is Rs. 45 in 2^nd sitting and Rs. 155 in AC Chair. The fare from a senior citizen female would be Rs. 60 in the second sitting and Rs. 200 in AC Chair. From a senior citizen male, it would be Rs. 70 in second sitting and Rs. 220 in AC Chair.