Narayanadri Express (numbered:12733/12734) is a superfast train belonging to Indian Railways, operated between Secunderabad and Tirupati.[1][2] The train is extended up to Lingampalli[3] from 5 September 2018.

Narayanadri Express
Narayanadri Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast Train
LocaleAndhra Pradesh, Telangana
First service01-07-1991
Current operator(s)South Central Railways
Route
TerminiLingampalli(LPI)
Tirupati Main(TPTY)
Stops23
Distance travelled661 km (411 mi)
Average journey time12 hours 45 minutes
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)12734 / 12733
On-board services
Class(es)3 AC, 2 AC, 1 AC, 3 AC (Economy), Sleeper, General
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesYes
Observation facilitiesRake sharing with 17057/17058 Devagiri Express
Entertainment facilitiesNil
Baggage facilitiesUnder the Seats
Technical
Rolling stock4
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) (Broad Gauge)
Operating speed59 km/h (37 mph) (average with halts)
Route map
Narayanadri Express (Lingampalli - Tirupati) Route map

Etymology edit

The train is named after one of the seven hills of Tirupati.

Inauguration date edit

This train was inaugurated by Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh on Monday, July 1, 1991.

Rake sharing edit

The train shares its rake with 17057/17058 Devagiri Express.

Halts edit

This train stops at Renigunta Jn, Srikalahasti, Venkatagiri, Gudur Jn, Nellore, Kavali, Singarayakonda, Ongole, Chirala, Bapatla, Tenali Jn, Guntur Jn, Sattenapalle, Piduguralla, Nadikude Jn, Vishnupuram, Miryalaguda, Nalgonda, Chityala, Ramannapet, Bibinagar, Secunderabad Jn, Begumpet.

Coach composition edit

LHB coach

  • 2 EOG
  • 1 AC 1 Tier
  • 2 AC 2 Tier
  • 2 AC 3 Tier(Economy)
  • 5 AC 3 Tier
  • 7 Sleeper
  • 2 General Unreserved


Schedule edit

12733/34 runs Daily firm both the sides

Train Number Station Code Departure Station Departure Time (in Hrs) Arrival Station Arrival Time (in Hrs) Departure Time (in Hrs) Arrival Station Arrival Time (in Hrs)
12733 TPTY Tirupati 18:25 Secunderabad jn 6:25 6:30 Lingampalli 7:10
12734 LPI Lingampalli 17:30 Secunderabad jn 18:15 18:20 Tirupati 6:00

References edit

  1. ^ "Train Name Index" (PDF). Portal of Indian Railways. p. 9. Retrieved 31 May 2017.
  2. ^ "Narayanadri Express/2734". Indian Railways. Retrieved 2 April 2010.
  3. ^ "Narayanadri express from Lingampalli". The Hindu. 14 August 2018.