The 12793 / 12794 Rayalaseema Express is a daily overnight Superfast Express train belonging to Indian Railways, that used to run between Hyderabad and Tirupati but is now extended up to Nizamabad Junction.[2]
| Overview | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast | ||||
| Locale | Telangana & Andhra Pradesh | ||||
| First service | 2 October 1977 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | South Coast Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | Nizamabad (NZB) Tirupati (TPTY) | ||||
| Stops | 35 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 893 km (555 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 16 hours 13 mins | ||||
| Service frequency | Daily | ||||
| Train number(s) | 12793 / 12794 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, AC 3 Tier Economy , Sleeper class, General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | On-board catering, E-catering | ||||
| Observation facilities | Large windows[1] | ||||
| Baggage facilities | Below the seats | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | LHB coach | ||||
| Track gauge | Broad gauge (1,676 mm) | ||||
| Operating speed | 55 km/h (34 mph) average with halts | ||||
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Service edit
The train was numbered 17429 for Hyderabad to Tirupati journey[3] and 17430 for the return journey.[4] After 1 November 2017, the train has been converted into a superfast train under "Mission Raftaar" scheme of Indian Railways and extended up to Nizamabad with new numbers 12793 for Tirupati to Nizamabad journey and 12794 for the return.[5]
Nomenclature edit
The train is named after the region of Rayalaseema[6] in the state of Andhra Pradesh as it connects the Hindu pilgrimage center Tirupati with Nizamabad, and the Telangana state capital of Hyderabad covering all the four districts of Rayalaseema (Chittor, Kadapa, Anantapur and Kurnool) en route. Rayalaseema recently derailed at Sirnapally station 2 bogies of train derailed, no injuries to passengers reported.[citation needed]
Time Table edit
| Station Code | Station name | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| TPTY | Tirupati | --- | 17:30 |
| RU | Raniguntla Junction | 17:44 | 17:45 |
| KOU | Konduru | 18:23 | 18:25 |
| RJP | Razampettai | 18:49 | 18:50 |
| HX | Cuddapah | 19:38 | 19:40 |
| YA | Yerraguntlah Junction | 20:14 | 20:15 |
| MOO | Muddanuru | 20:29 | 20:30 |
| TU | Tadipathiri | 21:14 | 21:15 |
| GY | Gooty Junction | 21:59 | 22:00 |
| GTL | Guntakallu Junction | 22:25 | 22:30 |
| AD | Adoni | 23:18 | 23:20 |
| MALM | Mantralayam Road | 23:54 | 23:55 |
| RC | Raichuru Junction | 00:28 | 00:30 |
| YG | Yadagiri | 01:24 | 01:25 |
| CT | Chittrapura | 02:20 | 02:21 |
| SEM | Sedam | 02:39 | 02:40 |
| TDU | Tanduru | 03:10 | 03:11 |
| VKB | Vikarabad Junction | 04:03 | 04:05 |
| SKP | Shankarpalli | 04:25 | 04:26 |
| LPI | Lingamapilli | 04:45 | 04:47 |
| SNF | Sanathnagar | 05:01 | 05:02 |
| BMT | Begumpet | 05:16 | 05:17 |
| SC | Secunderabad Junction | 05:55 | 06:15 |
| KMC | Kamareddi | 08:09 | 08:10 |
| NZB | Nizamabad Junction | 09:25 | --- |
Traction edit
It is hauled by a Lallaguda-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Tirupati till Nizamabad and vice-versa .
References edit
- ^ "SOUTH CENTRAL RAILWAY PRESS RELEASE". 10 October 2017. Retrieved 23 April 2018.
- ^ "Rayalaseema Express to run up to Nizamabad from Nov. 1". www.thehindu.com. 6 July 2017. Retrieved 4 December 2017.
- ^ "17429/Rayalaseema Express–Hyderabad Deccan Nampally/HYB to Tirupati Main/TPTY". India Rail Info. Retrieved 7 August 2015.
- ^ "Rayalaseema Express/17430 Time Table/Schedule: Tirupati Main/TPTY to Hyderabad Deccan Nampally/HYB". India Rail Info. Retrieved 7 August 2015.
- ^ "Rayalaseema Express extended to Nizamabad". The Hans India. 6 July 2017. Retrieved 4 December 2017.
- ^ "[IRFCA] Indian Railways FAQ: Train Names". IRFCA. Retrieved 7 August 2015.
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