Hubballi–Secunderabad Express

The Hubballi–Secunderabad Express is an Express train belonging to South Western Railway zone[1] that runs between Hubli Junction and Secunderabad Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 17320/17319 train numbers on a daily basis.[2][3][4]

Hubballi–Secunderabad Express
(Secunderabad–Hubbali) Express at Lingampally
Overview
Service typeExpress
Current operator(s)South Western Railway zone
Route
TerminiHubli Junction (UBL)
Secunderabad Junction (SC)
Stops20
Distance travelled662 km (411 mi)
Average journey time14h 55m
Service frequencyDaily [a]
Train number(s)17320/17319
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering
E-catering
Observation facilitiesICF coach
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesNo
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stock2
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed44 km/h (27 mph), including halts
Route map

Service

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The 17319/Hubballi–Secunderabad Express has an average speed of 44 km/h and covers 662 km in 14h 55m. The 17320/Secunderabad–Hubballi Express has an average speed of 42 km/h and covers 662 km in 15h 50m.

Route and halts

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The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition

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The train has standard ICF rakes with a maximum speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 16 coaches:

  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 1 AC III Tier
  • 6 Sleeper coaches
  • 6 General Unreserved
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Traction

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Both trains are hauled by a Krishnarajapuram Loco Shed based WDM-3A or WDP-4B or WDG-4 or WDP-4D diesel locomotive from Hubballi to Secunderabad and vice versa.

Rake sharing

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The train shares its rake with 17317/17318 Hubballi–Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express.

Direction reversal

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The train reverses its direction 2 times:

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ Runs seven days in a week for every direction.

References

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  1. ^ "17319/Hubballi–Secunderabad Express (via Vijayapura) – Hubli to Secunderabad SWR/South Western Zone – Railway Enquiry".
  2. ^ Diversion of Trains due to Derailment on Wadi-Solapur Section of Central Railway
  3. ^ Trains cancelled, diverted
  4. ^ Continuation of experimental stoppages
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