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.
| 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 |
Background
editThis 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
editThe 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
editThis train passes through Pakala Junction, Dharmavaram Junction, Gooty Junction, Guntakal Junction, Raichur on both sides.[3]
Traction
editAs 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
editReferences
edit- ^ Rail Budget 2010-11, Retrieved 17 June 2019
- ^ thehindu.com, Retrieved 17 June 2019
- ^ thehindu.com, Retrieved 17 June 2019