About 12003/12004 Lucknow New Delhi Ljn Swarna Shatabdi Express
The 12003/12004 Lucknow – New Delhi Swarna Shatabdi Express is a premium superfast day train. It operated by the Northern Railway zone of Indian Railways. This train connects Lucknow with New Delhi and is one of the fastest and most preferred rail services between the two cities. Introduced to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Indian Independence. The Swarna Shatabdi Express offers a comfortable and time-saving travel option for business travelers, students, government officials, and tourists.
Train number 12003 runs from Lucknow Junction to New Delhi. While train number 12004 operates from New Delhi to Lucknow Junction. The train covers a distance of approximately 510 kilometers in around 6 hours and 30 minutes. During the journey, it passes through important railway stations such as Kanpur Central, Aligarh Junction, Ghaziabad Junction, and several other key stations before reaching its destination. Its daytime schedule makes it ideal for passengers looking to complete their journey on the same day.
The Lucknow – New Delhi Swarna Shatabdi Express offers AC Chair Car and Executive Chair Car accommodations. The train operates with modern LHB coaches that provide enhanced safety and a smoother ride. Passengers can enjoy facilities such as comfortable reclining seats, charging points, luggage space, onboard catering, and clean washrooms. The train is known for its punctuality, speed, and premium passenger services.
Passengers travelling on the Lucknow – New Delhi Swarna Shatabdi Express can also order fresh and hygienic food in train through TravelKhana website or download Travelkhana app. Travelers can choose from a variety of meals and get them delivered directly to their seats.
Lucknow To New Delhi Ljn Swarna Shatabdi Express – 12003
| Station Name (Code) | Arrives | Departs | Stop time | Day | Distance |
| Lucknow (LKO) | Starts | 15:35 | – | 1 | 0 km |
| Kanpur Central (CNB) | 16:45:00 | 16:50 | 5 min | 1 | 72 km |
| Etawah (ETW) | 18:03:00 | 18:05:00 | 2 min | 1 | 210 km |
| Tundla Jn (TDL) | 19:13:00 | 19:15 | 2 min | 1 | 304 km |
| Aligarh Jn (ALJN) | 20:02:00 | 20:04 | 2 min | 1 | 380 km |
| Ghaziabad (GZB) | 21:25:00 | 21:27:00 | 2 min | 1 | 486 km |
| New Delhi (NDLS) | 22:05:00 | Ends | – | 1 | 511 km |
New Delhi To Lucknow Ljn Swarna Shatabdi Express – 12004
| Station Name (Code) | Arrives | Departs | Stop time | Day | Distance |
| New Delhi (NDLS) | Starts | 6:15 | – | 1 | 0 km |
| Ghaziabad (GZB) | 6:45:00 | 6:47 | 2 min | 1 | 26 km |
| Aligarh Jn (ALJN) | 7:50:00 | 7:52:00 | 2 min | 1 | 132 km |
| Tundla Jn (TDL) | 8:49:00 | 8:51 | 2 min | 1 | 207 km |
| Etawah (ETW) | 9:42:00 | 9:44 | 2 min | 1 | 302 km |
| Kanpur Central (CNB) | 11:20:00 | 11:25:00 | 5 min | 1 | 440 km |
| Lucknow (LKO) | 12:30:00 | Ends | – | 1 | 511 km |