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{{Infobox rail service<br />
| name = Satavahana Express <br />
| logo = 12714 Sathavahana Express Name Board (Vijayawada - Secunderbad).jpg<br />
| logo_width = 250px<br />
| image = 12713 (BZA-SC) Sathavahana Express at Ghatkesar.jpg<br />
| image_width = 250px<br />
| caption = A [[WAP-7]]-hauled 12713 (BZA-SC) Satavahana Express speeding past Ghatkesar towards [[Secunderabad]]<br />
| type = [[Express trains in India#Superfast Express|Superfast]]<br />
| locale = [[Andhra Pradesh]] & [[Telangana]]<br />
| first = <br />
| last = <br />
| operator = [[South Coast Railway zone|South Coast Railways]]<br />
| ridership =<br />
| start = [[Vijayawada Junction]] (BZA)<br />
| stops = 8<br />
| end = [[Secunderabad Junction]] (SC)<br />
| distance = {{convert|351|km|0|abbr=on}}<br />
| journeytime = 5 hrs 35 min <br />
| frequency = Daily<br />
| class = AC Chair Car, Second Sitting, Pantry, Unreserved<br />
| seating = Yes<br />
| sleeping = No<br />
| autorack =<br />
| catering = Pantry car available <br> On-board catering<br />
| observation = <br />
| entertainment =<br />
| baggage = No<br />
| otherfacilities=<br />
| stock = [[ICF coaches]]<br />
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm}}<br />
| el = <br />
| trainnumber = 12713 / 12714<br />
| speed = {{convert|63|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average with halts<br />
| map = [[File:Sathavahana Express (BZA-SC) Route map.jpg|250px]]<br />
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}}<br />
The 12713 / 12714 '''Satavahana Express''' also known as '''Swethavahana Express''' is an Intercity Express operated between [[Vijayawada]] and [[Secunderabad]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Train Name Index|url=http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/coaching/TAG_2015-16/Train_Name_index.pdf|website=Portal of Indian Railways|accessdate=31 May 2017|page=13|format=PDF}}</ref> The [[Vijayawada]] Division of [[South Central Railways|South Coast Railways]] of [[Indian Railways]] administers this train. The train covers {{convert|351|km}} in just 5 hours and 35 minutes.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/satavahana-passengers-spend-tense-moments/article2853340.ece|title=Satavahana passengers spend tense moments|date=2012-02-02|newspaper=The Hindu|issn=0971-751X|access-date=2016-05-15}}</ref><br />
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==Services==<br />
The Electrical catering facility is available in the train giving access to the passenger to have the food online ordered delivered at their respective seats. Good quality Mysuru vada, and Masala Bonda are served along with Starbucks Coffee, Iced Honey Peach Tea and Cake.<br />
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== Etymology ==<br />
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The train is called [[Satavahana]] in honour of the [[Satavahana dynasty]] which ruled areas of Guntur district in [[Andhra Pradesh]] and [[Telangana]]. The train is also known as Swethavahana Express by the local Hyderabadis meaning the White Vehicle (Swan), due to the White WAP-7 locomotive from Lallaguda Electric Loco Shed hauling this train. An early morning departure from Vijayawada and reaching Secundrabad in the afternoon.<br />
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== Route & Halts ==<br />
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The train runs from [[Secunderabad]] via [[Jangaon]], [[Kazipet]], [[Warangal]], [[Kesamudram]], [[Mahabubabad]], [[Dornakal]], [[Khammam]], [[Madhira]] to [[Vijayawada]].<br />
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==Traction==<br />
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It is hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Lallaguda|Lallaguda]]-based [[WAP-7]] locomotive from end to end.<br />
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== See also ==<br />
* [[List of named passenger trains in India]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
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== External links ==<br />
* [http://www.indianrail.gov.in/cgi_bin/inet_trnnum_cgi.cgi Satavahana Schedule]<br />
* [https://www.ecatering.irctc.co.in/ Ecatering IRCTC]<br />
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{{South Central Railway zone|state=expanded}}<br />
{{Railways in Southern India}}<br />
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[[Category:Transport in Vijayawada]]<br />
[[Category:Transport in Secunderabad]]<br />
[[Category:Named passenger trains of India]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Telangana]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Andhra Pradesh]]<br />
[[Category:Express trains in India]]</div>->Aditya4710