Hubballi–Secunderabad Express Explained

Hubballi–Secunderabad Express
Type:Express
Operator:South Western Railway zone
Start: (UBL)
Stops:20
End: (SC)
Distance:662km (411miles)
Journey Time:14h 55m
Frequency:Daily
Class:AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating:No
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:On-board catering
E-catering
Observation:ICF coach
Entertainment:No
Baggage:No
Other Facilities:Below the seats
Stock:2
Trainnumber:17320/17319
Speed:44km/h, including halts

The Hubballi–Secunderabad Express is an Express train belonging to South Western Railway zone[1] that runs between and in India. It is currently being operated with 17320/17319 train numbers on a daily basis.[2] [3] [4]

Service

The 17319/Hubballi–Secunderabad Express has an average speed of 44 km/h and covers 662 km in 14h 55m. The 17320/Secunderabad–Hubballi Express has an average speed of 42 km/h and covers 662 km in 15h 50m.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition

The train has standard ICF rakes with a maximum speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 16 coaches:

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Krishnarajapuram Loco Shed based WDM-3A or WDP-4B or WDG-4 or WDP-4D diesel locomotive from Hubballi to Secunderabad and vice versa.

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 17317/17318 Hubballi–Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express.

Direction reversal

The train reverses its direction 2 times:

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 17319/Hubballi–Secunderabad Express (via Vijayapura) – Hubli to Secunderabad SWR/South Western Zone – Railway Enquiry.
  2. http://www.scr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,5,268&dcd=8873&did=149361526138962FFD05FF057ABB936DFD42A14B0F2DE.web91 Diversion of Trains due to Derailment on Wadi-Solapur Section of Central Railway
  3. http://www.railnews.in/duronto-express-derailment-trains-cancelleddivertedshort-terminated-on-scr/ Trains cancelled, diverted
  4. http://www.swr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=1376&id=0,4,268 Continuation of experimental stoppages