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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| First service | 26 January 2011 |
| Current operator(s) | South Central Railways |
| Route | |
| Termini | Tirupati Secunderabad Junction |
| Stops | 14 |
| Distance travelled | 800 km (497 mi) |
| Average journey time | 14 hours 28 mins |
| Service frequency | Bi-weekly |
| Train number(s) | 12731 / 12732 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 1st Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper, General |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | No pantry car attached |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 140 km/h (87 mph) maximum, 56 km/h (35 mph), including halts |
Tirupati 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
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.
Service
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.
Routes
This train passes through Pakala Junction, Dharmavaram Junction, Gooty Junction, Guntakal Junction, Raichur on both sides.
Traction
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
References
- Rail Budget 2010-11, Retrieved 17 June 2019
- thehindu.com, Retrieved 17 June 2019
- thehindu.com, Retrieved 17 June 2019