Hyderabad–Vasco da Gama Express explained

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Hyderabad–Vasco da Gama Express
Type:Express train
Status:Operating
Locale:Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka & Goa
Operator:South Central Railway zone
Start: (HYB)
Stops:22
End: (VSG)
Distance:823km (511miles)
Journeytime:20 Hours
Frequency:Weekly
Trainnumber:1702117022
Class:2A, 3A, SL, SLR and URGS
Seating:Corridor coach
Sleeping:Couchette car
Autorack:No
Catering:No
Observation:Windows in all carriages
Entertainment:No
Baggage:Overhead racks
Baggage carriage
Stock:Bogie:
One AC 2-Tier (A1)
One AC 3-Tier (BV1)
Three II SL (SV)
Three URGS
Two SLR
El:25 kV AC, 50 Hz
Owners:South Central Railway zone

Hyderabad–Vasco da Gama Express is an express train service connecting Hyderabad in Telangana, India with Vasco da Gama, Goa, India.

Overview

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

Rakes

The train has 10 coaches comprising one AC 2-tier (A1), one AC 3-tier (BV1), three Second Class sleepers (SV), three general compartments (unreserved) and two luggage rakes.

Routeing

The 17021 / 22 Hyderabad–Vasco da Gama Express runs from Hyderabad via Mahbubnagar railway station, Kurnool City railway station, Dhone Junction railway station,, Bellary Junction railway station, Hospet Junction, Gadag Junction railway station,, Londa Junction, and Castle Rock, Sanverdam, Madgoan.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tirupati–Vasco Da Gama Express and Hyderabad–Vasco Da Gama Express Trains to be Introduced. South Central Railway zone. Indian Railways. 4 February 2017. Secunderabad. 25 December 2016.
  2. News: SCR to introduce new trains to Vasco from Hyderabad, Tirupati starting December 29. 4 February 2017. The New Indian Express. 26 December 2016. Hyderabad.