Guntur–Secunderabad Intercity Express Explained

Guntur Junction – Secunderabad Junction Intercity Express
Type:Express
Operator:South Central Railway zone
Stops:10
Distance:382km (237miles)
Journey Time:5 hours
Frequency:Daily
Class:AC Chair car, general unreserved, Chair car
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:No
Catering:No
Stock:LHB
Trainnumber:12705 / 12706
Speed:57km/h

The 12705 / 06 Guntur Junction – Secunderabad Junction Intercity Express is a Express train belonging to Indian Railways South Central Railway zone that runs between and in India.

It operates as train number 12705 from to and as train number 12706 in the reverse direction serving the states of Telangana & Andhra Pradesh.[1]

Coaches

The 12705 / 06 Guntur Junction – Secunderabad Junction Intercity Express has one AC Chair Car, six Non AC chair car, 11 general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It does not carry a pantry car coach.

As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Service

The 12705 - Intercity Express covers the distance of 382km (237miles) in 6 hours 50 mins (56 km/h) and in 6 hours 45 mins as the 12706 - Intercity Express (57 km/h).

As the average speed of the train is equal than 55km/h, as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routing

The 12705 / 06 Guntur Junction – Secunderabad Junction Intercity Express runs from via,, to .

Traction

As the route is electrified, a based WAP-7 electric locomotive pulls the train to its destination.

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Notes and References

  1. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/agra/railways-took-rs-11cr-from-passengers-as-superfast-surcharge-but-trains-delayed-upto-95-times-cag/articleshow/59716802.cms?from=mdr