Tirupati–Vasco da Gama Express

Tirupati–Vasco da Gama Express is an Express train service connecting Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh, India with Vasco da Gama, Goa, India.

Tirupati–Vasco da Gama Express
Overview
Service typeExpress train
StatusOperating
LocaleAndhra Pradesh, Karnataka & Goa
First service29 December 2016; 7 years ago (2016-12-29)
Current operator(s)South Central Railway zone
Route
TerminiTirupati (TPTY)
Vasco da Gama (VSG)
Stops24
Distance travelled776 km (482 mi)
Average journey time18 hours
Service frequencyWeekly
Train number(s)17419 / 17420
On-board services
Class(es)2A, 3A, SL, SLR and UR / GS
Disabled accessDisabled access
Seating arrangementsCorridor coach
(unreserved)
Sleeping arrangementsCouchette car
(reserved)
Auto-rack arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesNo
Observation facilitiesWindows in all carriages
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesOverhead racks
Baggage carriage
Technical
Rolling stockBogie:
One AC 2-Tier (A1)
One AC 3-Tier (B1)
Three II SL
Three UR / GS
Two SLR
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Electrification25 kV AC, 50 Hz
Operating speed42 kilometres per hour (26 mph)
Track owner(s)South Central Railway zone
Route map
Train standing our side the platform

Overview

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This train had its inaugural run on 29 December 2016[1] and regular run commenced from 5 January 2017.[2]

Rakes

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B1 coach of TPTY-VSG train

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
  SLR GS A1 B1 S1 S2 S3 GS GS SLR

Routeing

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The 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

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Notes

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  1. ^ The coach composition is subject to change.

References

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  1. ^ "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.
  2. ^ "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.
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