Vijayawada–Lingampalli Intercity Express

The 12795 / 12796 Vijayawada-Lingampalli Intercity Express is a daily Superfast Express train that runs between Vijayawada Junction in Andhra Pradesh and Lingampalli in Telangana. This train belongs to Vijayawada Division of South Central Railway Zone.

Vijayawada–Lingampalli Intercity Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast Express
LocaleAndhra Pradesh & Telangana
First service20 June 2016; 8 years ago (2016-06-20)
Current operator(s)South Central Railway
Route
TerminiVijayawada (BZA)
Lingampalli (LPI)
Stops5
Distance travelled336 km (209 mi)
Average journey time05 hours 50 minutes
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)12795 / 12796
On-board services
Class(es)AC Chair Car, Second Class Seating, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Auto-rack arrangementsOverhead racks
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering,
E-catering
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesAvailable
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gaugeBroad Gauge
1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed58 km/h (36 mph) average with halts.
Route map
(Vijayawada – Lingampalli) Intercity Express route map

History

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This train service was introduced in 2018, mainly for the convenience of Andhra Pradesh government employees commuting between Andhra Pradesh Capital Region and Hyderabad. The Vijayawada-Secunderabad Intercity Express was flagged off to a start on 20 June 2016 by Indian Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu and Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu as the first-ever non-stop train between Guntur and Secunderabad.[1]

The train route initially originated from Secunderabad but was later extended up to Lingampalli in Hyderabad.

Route and halts

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Traction

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It is hauled by a Lallaguda Loco Shed / Vijayawada Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive on its entire journey.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "New superfast train between Vijayawada-Secunderabad launched".