Tirupati–Secunderabad Superfast Express
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| First service | 26 January 2011 |
| Current operator(s) | South Central Railway |
| Route | |
| Termini | Tirupati (TPTY) Secunderabad (SC) |
| Stops | 14 |
| Distance travelled | 800 km (497 mi) |
| Average journey time | 14 hours 28 minutes |
| Service frequency | Bi-weekly |
| Train number(s) | 12731 / 12732 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC First Class, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | On-board catering, E-catering |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Other facilities | Below the seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 56 km/h (35 mph) average including halts. |
The 12731 / 12732Tirupati Secunderabad Superfast Express is a superfast train belonging to South Central Railway zone of Indian Railways that run between Tirupati and Secunderabad Junction in India.
Background
[edit]This train was inaugurated on 26 January 2011 from Secunderabad Junction, flagged off by Mamata Banerjee former minister of Railways, and was also included on 2010 rail budget.[1]
Service
[edit]The frequency of this train is bi-weekly and covers the distance of 800 km (500 mi) with an average speed of 56 km/h (35 mph) with a total time of 12 hours.[2]
Routes
[edit]This train passes through Pakala Junction, Dharmavaram Junction, Gooty Junction, Guntakal Junction, Raichur on both sides.[3]
Traction
[edit]As the route is partially electrified a WDM-3A loco of pulls the train up to Dharmavaram Junction and later WAP-7 loco pulls the train to its destination on both sides.
External links
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Rail Budget 2010-11, Retrieved 17 June 2019
- ^ thehindu.com, Retrieved 17 June 2019
- ^ thehindu.com, Retrieved 17 June 2019