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{{Infobox rail service
| name = Goa Express
| image = 12779 Goa Express.jpg
| type = [[Express trains in India|Express]]
| status = Operating
| locale = [[Goa]], [[Karnataka]], [[Maharashtra]], [[Madhya Pradesh]], [[Uttar Pradesh]] & [[Delhi]]
| operator = [[South Western Railway zone|South Western Railway]]
| start = '''[[Vasco da Gama railway station|Vasco da Gama]]''' '''(VSG)'''
| stops = 27
| end = '''[[Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station|Hazrat Nizamuddin]]''' '''(NZM)'''
| distance = 2202 km
| journeytime = 39 hrs 25 mins
| frequency = Daily
| trainnumber = 12779 / 12780
| class = 2nd AC (2), AC 3rd (4), Sleeper (11), General (3)
| seating = Available
| sleeping = Available
| baggage = Available
| stock = [[ICF coaches]]
| pantry car = Available
| catering = Available
| gauge = [[Broad Gauge]]
| speed = Average - 55km/h
| map = [[File:Goa Express (Vasco - Nizamuddin) route map.png|290px]]
Maximum - 110km/h
}}
The '''Goa Express''' is a daily [[Superfast Express trains in India|superfast]] train run by [[Indian Railways]] connecting [[Vasco da Gama, Goa|Vasco da Gama]], and [[Nizamuddin Railway Station|Hazrat Nizamuddin]] in [[New Delhi]]. It is one of the high priority superfast trains of Indian Railways and additionally, a very important train for [[Hubli]] division of [[South Western Railway zone|South Western Railway]].

This train is similar to trains like [[Karnataka Express]], [[Telangana Express]] and [[Andhra Pradesh Express]] amongst others in providing convenient link between respective state capitals and [[New Delhi]]. Vasco da Gama (IR Code: VSG) is the nearest railhead to the capital of [[Goa]], [[Panjim]]. [[Panjim]] is not directly accessible by rail.
[[File:12779 Goa Express - AC 3 tier coach.jpg|thumb|12779 Goa Express - AC 3 tier coach]]

==History==
The train was introduced around 1987.{{When|date=March 2011}}
At the time of introduction, rail links into Goa were Meter Gauge. Hence the train ran with a [[Broad Gauge]] and a Meter Gauge counterpart, the MG section between Vasco da Gama and Miraj, and the BG section between Miraj and Hazrat Nizamuddin. At the time of introduction the train was numbered 2479/2480, with maintenance in [[Delhi railway division|Delhi Railway Division]] of [[Northern Railway Zone (India)|Northern Railway]]. Post gauge-conversion when the BG train ran the entire route, the train's maintenance was transferred to the [[Hubli railway division|Hubli Railway Division]] of the present day [[South Western Railway zone|South Western Railway]], and renumbered as 12779/12780.

==Route==
Goa Express was introduced long before [[Konkan Railways]] became operational. Thus the train routes via, [[Margao]], [[Londa, Karnataka|Londa]], [[Belgaum]], [[Miraj]], [[Sangli]], [[Satara (city)|Satara]], [[Pune]], [[Daund]], [[Manmad]], [[Bhusawal]], [[Khandwa]], [[Itarsi]], [[Bhopal]], [[Jhansi]], [[Gwalior]], [[Agra]] and [[Mathura]] .

During its 39-hour-25-minute journey traversing a distance of about 2202 km, the train passes through [[Karnataka]], [[Maharashtra]], [[Madhya Pradesh]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[Haryana]] and passes through a small portion of [[Rajasthan]] at [[Dhaulpur]] without stopping.

The train is the only daily passenger express train to pass through the [[Dudhsagar Falls]] on the Braganza Ghat section. Also 12779 provides a good opportunity to passengers to enjoy the natural beauty of Goa en route and enjoy the scenic Vasco Da Gama to Londa Junction rail route.

==Accommodations==
This train comprises 2 AC 2-Tiers, 4 AC 3-Tiers, 11 Sleeper Class, 3 Unreserved General Compartment, 1 Pantry car, 2 Luggage/Parcel cum Brake van which is provided with the Guards' cabin & RMS[Railway Mail Service]. Total coach composition is 23 coaches.

==Loco Link==

Both trains uses Diesel and Electric Locomotives.
# [[Vasco da Gama, Goa|Vasco da Gama]] - [[Londa, Karnataka|Londa]] [[WDP 4]] or [[WDP-4D]] of [[Diesel Loco Shed, Krishnarajapuram]] (IR Code:-KJM).
# [[Londa, Karnataka|Londa]] - [[Pune railway station|Pune]] [[WDP-4D]] of [[Diesel Loco Shed, Pune]].
# [[Pune]] - [[Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station|Hazrat Nizamuddin]] [[Indian locomotive class WAP-7|WAP-7]] of [[Electric Loco Shed, Tuglakabad]]

The train also gets Twin [[WDG 4]] bankers locomotive of [[Hubli railway station|Hubli]] Shed in the [[Braganza Ghats]] between [[Kulem railway station|Kulem]] to [[Castle Rock railway station, Karnataka|Castle Rock]] in Karnataka.

== Time Table ==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! style="background:gold;"| Station Code
!! style="background:gold;"| Station name
!! style="background:gold;"| Arrival
!! style="background:gold;"| Departure
|-
| '''NZM''' || '''Hazrat Nizamuddin''' || --- || '''14:50'''
|-
| MTJ || Mathura Junction || 16:48 || 16:50
|-
| AGC || Agra Cantt || 17:50 || 17:55
|-
| GWL || Gwalior Junction || 20:30 || 20:32
|-
| JHS || Jhansi Junction || 22:05 || 22:15
|-
| BPL || Bhopal Junction || 02:35 || 02:45
|-
| ET || Itarsi Junction || 04:25 || 04:30
|-
| HD || Harda || 05:28 || 05:30
|-
| KNW || Khandwa Junction || 06:58 || 07:00
|-
| BSL || Bhusaval Junction || 08:45 || 08:50
|-
| JL || Jalgaon Junction || 09:23 || 09:25
|-
| MMR || Manmad Junction || 11:15 || 11:20
|-
| KPG || Kopargaon || 12:18 || 12:20
|-
| BAP || Belapur || 13:08 || 13:10
|-
| ANG || Ahmadnagar || 14:17 || 14:20
|-
| DD || Daund Chord Line || 15:38 || 15:40
|-
| PUNE || Pune Junction || 16:55 || 17:10
|-
| STR || Satara || 19:47 || 19:50
|-
| KRD || Karad || 20:42 || 20:45
|-
| SLI || Sangli || 21:42 || 21:45
|-
| MRJ || Miraj Junction || 22:40 || 22:45
|-
| KUD || Kudachi || 23:15 || 23:15
|-
| RBG || Raybag || 23:34 || 23:35
|-
| GPB || Ghatprabha || 00:01 || 00:02
|-
| BGM || Belagavi || 01:10 || 01:15
|-
| LD || Londa Junction || 02:35 || 02:45
|-
| CLR || Castle Rock || 03:20 || 03:25
|-
| QLM || Kulem || 05:05 || 05:10
|-
| SVM || Kudchade || 05:39 || 05:40
|-
| MAO || Madgaon Junction || 06:15 || 06:20
|-
| '''VSG''' || '''Vasco-da-Gama''' || --- || '''07:25'''
|}

== Direction Reversal ==
Train Reverses its direction 2 times
* [[Londa, Karnataka|Londa]] Junction
* [[Pune]] Junction

== See also ==
* [[Trains of SWR]]
* [[Goa Sampark Kranti Express]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
* [http://indiarailinfo.com/train/blog/goa-express-12779-vsg-to-nzm/522/512/748 Goa Express Forum at Indian Rail Info]
* [http://indiarailinfo.com/train/map/523/748/512 Goa Express Route Map & Time-Table]

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