Sabari Express (numbered:17229/17230) is one of the oldest and most prestigious trains operated by South Central Railway zone of the Indian Railways. It runs between Secunderabad and Thiruvananthapuram Central.[3][4]
 Sabari Express | |||||
| Overview | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service type | Mail/Express | ||||
| First service | 6 April 1987 [1][2] | ||||
| Current operator(s) | Indian Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | Thiruvananthapuram Central Secunderabad Junction | ||||
| Stops | 42 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 1,555 km (966 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 29 hours 45 minutes | ||||
| Service frequency | Daily | ||||
| Train number(s) | 17229 / 17230 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC 1st Tier, AC 2nd Tier, AC 3rd Tier, Sleeper | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Auto-rack arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | Yes | ||||
| Observation facilities | Large windows | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | ICF coach | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Electrification | 590 megawatts | ||||
| Operating speed | 110 km/h maximum, 52 km/h average. | ||||
| Rake sharing | Yes, with PADMAVATHI SF Express (Tirupati - Secunderabad | ||||
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It is one of the 2 trains which are running between Hyderabad and Kerala. The train has a pantry car attached. It is always crowded with devotees looking to travel to the Sabarimala Temple.[4]
Etymology
editThe train is named after the famous Hindu pilgrimage site, the Sabarimala Temple.[4]
History
editIt is a mail express train and started its first service 37 years ago, on 6 April 1987.[4]
Earlier the train used to run between Hyderabad Deccan and Cochin Harbour Terminus railway station from1987 till 2005. It was extended to Thiruvananthapuram Central from 27 March 2005.[1]
Once the Kochuveli railway station was fully up and running, the train was scheduled to start from and terminate there instead of Thiruvananthapuram Central, in a bid ease congestion at the latter. However, it still starts from and terminates at Thiruvananthapuram Central as per the train schedule.
Despite this being one of the most important and prestigious trains of Indian Railways, it still uses old ICF coaches instead of modern LHB coaches.[5]
Schedule
editThe train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Secunderabad Junction leaves at 6:45 AM and arrives at 12:30 PM the next day. It carries the number 17229.[6][7][8]
The train in the opposite direction, from Secunderabad Junction to Thiruvananthapuram Central, leaves at 12:20 PM and arrives at 6:05 PM the next day. It uses the number 17230.[9][10][11]
The total distance covered by this train is 1555 km (974 miles). The average journey takes approximately 29 hours 45 min.[4]
Important halting stations
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- Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Varkala
- Kollam Junction
- Karunagappalli
- Kayamkulam
- Mavelikkara
- Chengannur
- Thiruvalla
- Changanassery
- Kottayam
- Ernakulam Town (North)
- Aluva
- Thrissur
- Wadakkancherry
- Ottapalam
- Palakkad Junction
- Coimbatore Junction
- Tiruppur
- Erode Junction
- Salem Junction
- Morappur
- Jolarpettai Junction
- Katpadi Junction
- Chittoor
- Tirupathi
- Renigunta Junction
- Gudur Junction
- Nellore
- Singarayakonda
- Ongole
- Chirala
- Bapatla
- Nidubrolu
- Tenali Junction
- Guntur Junction
- sattenapalle
- Piduguralle
- Nadikudi
- Miryalguda
- Nalgonda
- Charlapalli
- Secunderabad Junction
Rake Share
editThis train shares rake sharing with Tirupati-Secunderabad Padmavati Express (12763/12764) and Tirupati-Secunderabad Superfast Express (12731/12732)
Traction
editThe train is usually hauled by either a LGD/WAP-7 or a BZA/WAP-4 locomotive.[5]
References
edit- ^ a b "Sabari extended to Thiruvananthapuram". The Hindu (Hyderabad ed.). 25 March 2005. Archived from the original on 20 November 2015.
- ^ "Sabari express extended to Thiruvananthapuram Central from Sunday". The Hindu (Kochi ed.). 24 March 2005.[dead link]
- ^ "Train Name Index" (PDF). Portal of Indian Railways. p. 12. Retrieved 31 May 2017.
- ^ a b c d e "17230/29 Sabari Express Route, Schedule Time Table, Seat map, Coach Position and fare Hyderabad to Trivandrum". Indian Rail Info by TravelKhana. 22 December 2022. Archived from the original on 25 June 2022. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
- ^ a b SIVAPRAKASH. "17229/Sabari Express (PT) - Trivandrum to Secunderabad SCR/South Central Zone - Railway Enquiry". indiarailinfo.com. Archived from the original on 25 March 2024. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
- ^ "Indian Railways Train Enquiry, Insights & IRCTC eTicket booking - RailYatri". Railyatri. Archived from the original on 25 March 2024. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
- ^ "17229 Train Route and Schedule". Confirmtkt. Archived from the original on 25 March 2024. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
- ^ "17229 SABARI EXPRESS Train Route". erail.in. Archived from the original on 25 March 2024. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
- ^ "Indian Railways Train Enquiry, Insights & IRCTC eTicket booking - RailYatri". Railyatri. Archived from the original on 25 March 2024. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
- ^ "17230 Train Route and Schedule". Confirmtkt. Archived from the original on 25 March 2024. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
- ^ "17230 SABARI EXPRESS Train Route". erail.in. Archived from the original on 25 March 2024. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
