GAYA DLI SF SPL (03697) runs from Gaya to Delhi. It departs from Gaya Jn station (GAYA) at and arrives at Old Delhi station (DLI) at . GAYA DLI SF SPL takes 24 hrs to cover the distance of 974 km between Gaya and Delhi. It is a non-superfast train. The average speed of this train is 40.583333333333336 kmph. It has classes Second AC (2A), Third AC (3A) and Sleeper (SL). This train runs on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Final chart for GAYA DLI SF SPL is prepared at Gaya usually 3-4 hours before train departure time.
GAYA DLI SF SPL 03697 coach position
GAYA DLI SF SPL runs with an ICF Rake and has a total of 20 coaches. It has 8 sleeper coaches, 2 third ac coaches, 2 second ac cum third ac coaches and 1 second ac coach. The full coach composition is:
Gaya is a city of ancient historical and mythological significance. It is one of the major tourist attractions of Bihar and the 2nd largest city of Bihar. Gaya is 100 kilometres south of Patna. Situated on the banks of the Phalgu River, it is a place sanctified by the Jain, Hindu, and Buddhist religions. It is surrounded by small rocky hills by three sides and the river flowing on the fourth (eastern) side. The city has a mix of natural surroundings, age old buildings, green areas and narrow bylanes. Situated between Gaya (7 km) and Bodh Gaya (11 km), Gaya Airport(GAY) is the largest (by area) and only operating international airport in Bihar and Jharkhand. Bodh Gaya is of great importance for Budhhists and the Vishal Budhha Mandir is located there. The Great Budhha statue situated here is 64 ft high.
About Delhi
Delhi is the capital city of India. It is second most populous city of India with a population of more than 1.25 crore. It is well connected to almost all of India. Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi is the busiest airport of India. Following its overhaul and with introduction of terminal 3, its passenger handling capacity increased many folds, and was voted as Best airport in the world in 2015. Intra-city connectivity in Delhi is at par with other developed cities in the world owing to world class Delhi-metro. Being the capital city of India, Delhi is home to embassies of almost all the popular countries. Famous tourist attractions in Delhi are Akshardham temple, Lotus temple, Jama Masjid, Humayun's Tomb, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, Qutab Minar, Red Fort, India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhawan and Parliament House. Connaught Place, Khan Market and the Hauz Khas Village are heaven for the foodies as these places have lots of restaurants offering varied lip-smacking cuisines.
