Tirupati–Karimnagar Superfast Express Explained

Tirupati–Karimnagar Superfast Express
Type:Superfast Express
Operator:South Central Railways
Start: (TPTY)
Stops:10
End: (KRMR)
Distance:713km (443miles)
Journeytime:12h 15m
Frequency:Bi-Weekly
Class:AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating:No
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:On-board catering,
E-catering
Observation:Rake sharing with 12769/12770 Seven Hills Express
Otherfacilities:Below the seats
Stock:ICF coach
Trainnumber:12761 / 12762
Speed:58km/h average including halts

The 12761 / 12762 Tirupati–Karimnagar Superfast Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to South Central Railway zone that runs between and in India. It is currently being operated with 12761/12762 train numbers on bi-weekly basis.[1] [2] [3]

Service

The 12761/Tirupati–Karimnagar Superfast Express has an average speed of 58 km/h and covers 713 km in 12h 15m. The 12762/Karimnagar–Tirupati Superfast Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 713 km in 12h 55m.

Route & 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 21 coaches:

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Lallaguda Loco Shed-based WAP-7 or electric locomotive from Tirupati to Karimnagar and vice versa.

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 17007/17008 Secunderabad–Darbhanga Express and 12769/12770 Seven Hills Express.

Direction reversal

The train reverses its direction 1 times:

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.scr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,5,268&dcd=6830&did=145027341436679822A43B3ACD88189CC0DEF19BCD331.web91 Eight Express Trains Permanently Augmented with one Additional AC II Tier Class Coach
  2. http://m.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/train-cancellations-continue/article7891330.ece Gudur-Chennai rail link restored, cancellation of some trains continue
  3. http://www.railnews.co.in/trains-to-north-via-bhopal-division-cancelled-due-to-heavy-rains-in-tn-ap/ Trains to North via.Bhopal Division cancelled due to heavy rains in TN & AP