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, New Delhi to state capital of Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow Junction.

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 Kanpur Central 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.

Initiatives
Lucknow Swarna Shatabdi has been awarded the ISO certification.