Jaipur–Secunderabad Express Explained

Jaipur–Secunderabad Express
Type:Express
First:3 March 2011 (as Special Train)
25 May 2013 (conversion into Express train)
Operator:North Western Railways
Stops:30
Distance:1735km (1,078miles)
Journeytime:33 hours 20 mins
Frequency:Weekly
Class:AC 1 Tier, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper, General
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:Pantry car attached
Stock:LHB coach
Trainnumber:19713 / 19714
Speed:140km/h maximum,
52km/h, including halts

Jaipur–Secunderabad Express is an Express train belonging to North Western Railway zone of Indian Railways that runs between and in India.[1]

Background

This train was Inaugurated on 3 March 2011, as a seasonal line running Secunderabad–Jaipur special train (No. 09735/36).[2] which was maintained under the South Central Railways. Later, it became quite popular for direct connectivity to Rajasthan from South India.[3]

On 25 May 2013, this Special train was converted into Express train with new numbered 19713 / 14 and became the fourth weekly train running between the Jaipur and Hyderabad corridor and also the rake maintenance was also transferred to North Western Railways.[4]

Service

The frequency of this train is weekly, it covers the distance of 1735 km with an average speed of 52 km/h.[5]

Routes

This train passes through,,,,,,,,, and on both sides.[6]

Traction

As this route is partly-electrified, a WAG-7 & WDM-3A-based locomotive pulls the train to its destination on both sides.[7]

External links

Notes and References

  1. https://scr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,5,268&dcd=2443&did=1369398148505F3B4F376B5070F3C447DB5F530116744.web103 South Central Railways
  2. https://scr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,5,268&dcd=103&did=1298616499161DD74EB0C911387DE15BCDC186A1FE998.web103 South Central Railways
  3. News: SCR cancels trains . 2 July 2015 . The Hindu . 21 February 2020.
  4. https://nwr.indianrailways.gov.in/uploads/files/1369141152603-pr%2021.5.13-3.pdf North Western Railways
  5. https://nwr.indianrailways.gov.in/uploads/files/1447762143165-pr%20171115-i.pdf North Western Railways
  6. News: Multiple Trains' Movement Hit Due to Fire at Itarsi Station in MP . 17 June 2015 . The New Indian Express . PTI . 21 February 2020 .
  7. https://www.bhaskar.com/news/c-10-2682862-jp0925-crime-in-rajasthan-NOR.html bhaskar.com