Tirupati–Secunderabad Superfast Express

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.

Tirupati–Secunderabad Superfast Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
First service26 January 2011
Current operator(s)South Central Railways
Route
TerminiTirupati
Secunderabad Junction
Stops14
Distance travelled800 km (497 mi)
Average journey time14 hours 28 mins
Service frequencyBi-weekly
Train number(s)12731 / 12732
On-board services
Class(es)AC 1st Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper, General
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesNo pantry car attached
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed140 km/h (87 mph) maximum,
56 km/h (35 mph), including halts

Background

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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.[1]

Service

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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.[2]

Routes

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This train passes through Pakala Junction, Dharmavaram Junction, Gooty Junction, Guntakal Junction, Raichur on both sides.[3]

Traction

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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.

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References

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  1. ^ Rail Budget 2010-11, Retrieved 17 June 2019
  2. ^ thehindu.com, Retrieved 17 June 2019
  3. ^ thehindu.com, Retrieved 17 June 2019