Since it was introduced in the 50th year of India's independence, it was named 'Swarna Jayanti' (golden jubilee) Rajdhani Express.

[1] In this sector, it is the second fastest train between Ahmedabad and New Delhi, after Gujarat Sampark Kranti Express.

During its journey, the train passes through the Indian states of Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana and Delhi.

The entire train route is electrified and only the section between Jagudan and Palanpur Junction is on single line as of July 2022.

As a Rajdhani Express, it is a Superfast train and gets the highest priority on its journey between Ahmedabad and New Delhi.