Tirupati–Vasco da Gama Express is an Express train service connecting Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh, India with Vasco da Gama, Goa, India.
| Overview | |||||
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| Service type | Express train | ||||
| Status | Operating | ||||
| Locale | Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka & Goa | ||||
| First service | 29 December 2016 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | South Central Railway zone | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | Tirupati (TPTY) Vasco da Gama (VSG) | ||||
| Stops | 24 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 776 km (482 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 18 hours | ||||
| Service frequency | Weekly | ||||
| Train number(s) | 17419 / 17420 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | 2A, 3A, SL, SLR and UR / GS | ||||
| Disabled access |  | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Corridor coach (unreserved) | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Couchette car (reserved) | ||||
| Auto-rack arrangements | No | ||||
| Catering facilities | No | ||||
| Observation facilities | Windows in all carriages | ||||
| Entertainment facilities | No | ||||
| Baggage facilities | Overhead racks Baggage carriage | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | Bogie: One AC 2-Tier (A1) One AC 3-Tier (B1) Three II SL Three UR / GS Two SLR | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Electrification | 25 kV AC, 50 Hz | ||||
| Operating speed | 42 kilometres per hour (26 mph) | ||||
| Track owner(s) | South Central Railway zone | ||||
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Overview
editThis train had its inaugural run on 29 December 2016[1] and regular run commenced from 5 January 2017.[2]
Rakes
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The train has 10 coaches comprising one AC 2-Tier (A1), one AC 3-Tier (B1), three Second Class Sleepers (SL), three General compartments (unreserved) and two Luggage rakes.[a]
| Loco | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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SLR | GS | A1 | B1 | S1 | S2 | S3 | GS | GS | SLR |
Routeing
editThe 17419 / 20 Tirupati–Vasco da Gama Express runs from Tirupati via Kadapa, Gooty, Guntakal Junction, Ballari Junction, Hospet Junction, Gadag Junction railway station, Hubli Junction, Londa Junction, Castle Rock, Sanverdam, Madgoan.
See also
editNotes
edit- ^ The coach composition is subject to change.
References
edit- ^ "Tirupati–Vasco Da Gama Express and Hyderabad–Vasco Da Gama Express Trains to be Introduced". Secunderabad: South Central Railway zone. 25 December 2016. Retrieved 4 February 2017.
- ^ "SCR to introduce new trains to Vasco from Hyderabad, Tirupati starting December 29". The New Indian Express. Hyderabad. 26 December 2016. Retrieved 4 February 2017.