Simhapuri Express

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Simhapuri Express

Simhapuri and Devgiri Express Nameboard
Overview
Service type Inter-city rail
Status Operating
Locale Andhra Pradesh
Current operator(s) South Central Railway, Indian Railways
Route
Start Secunderabad
Stops 14
End Gudur Junction
Distance travelled 643 km (400 mi)
Average journey time 10 hours 45 min
Service frequency Daily
On-board services
Class(es) Sleeper, Air-conditioned and Unreserved
Seating arrangements Indian Rail standard
Catering facilities Pantry
Observation facilities Large windows in all carriages
Baggage facilities Below the seats
Technical
Rolling stock Two
Track gauge Broad
Operating speed 59 km/h
Route map

The Simhapuri Express (Telugu:-సింహపురి ఎక్స్ ప్రెస్) (Hindi:-सिम्हपुरि एक्स प्रेस) is a train operated by South Central Railways (S.C.R.) of Indian Railways between Secunderabad (సికిందరాబాద్) and Gudur (గూడూరు), a town in Nellore District of Andhra Pradesh. The train[1] was introduced in the 2006 railway budget of India. The train is operated by Secunderabad Division of S.C.R. Simhapuri is the old name of present day Nellore city. The train is operated on a daily basis and is not only popular but also very important as it contributes maximum in the reduction of heavy rush.

Train numbering

  • 12709[2] Gudur - Secunderabad — Simhapuri Superfast Express
  • 12710[3] Secunderabad - Gudur — Simhapuri Superfast Express

Train halts

2709 Gudur - Secunderabad

  • Vedayapalem
  • Nellore
  • Bitragunta
  • Kavali
  • Singarayakonda
  • Ongole
  • Chirala
  • Bapatla
  • Tenali Junction
  • Vijayawada Junction
  • Khammam
  • Mahbubabad
  • Warangal
  • Kazipet junction

Equipment

Rake composition

  • Luggage/Brake Van - 2;
  • General or II class - 3;
  • AC 3 Tier - 2;
  • AC 2 Tier - 2;
  • HA - 1;
  • Sleeper - 12

Loco link

WAM4 of Vijayawada Electric Loco shed - South Central Railway (India) was used. Now, WAP4 of LGD is the power of 12710/12709.

Rake sharing

12709 Simhapuri Expresson returning to Secunderabad, moves to Mumbai as Devagiri Express as 17058 Secunderabad - Mumbai Devagiri Express. While 17057 Devagiri Express from Mumbai to Secunderabad becomes 12710 Simhapuri Express and moves to Gudur Junction.

Image Gallery

  • Simhapuri Express nameboard

  • Simhapuri & Devagiri Express

  • Simhapuri Express

  • WAM-4P loco of BZA was used to haul Simhapuri Express

See also

References

  1. ↑ http://www.hindu.com/2005/10/28/stories/2005102808610400.htm
  2. ↑ http://www.indianrail.gov.in/cgi_bin/inet_trnnum_cgi.cgi
  3. ↑ http://www.indianrail.gov.in/cgi_bin/inet_trnnum_cgi.cgi
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