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{{Infobox rail service<br />
| name = Seven Hills Express<br />
| image = File:Seven hills exp.jpg<br />
| caption =<br />
| type = [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast Express]]<br />
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2012|12|09}} <br />
| last =<br />
| operator = [[South Central Railway zone|South Central Railways]]<br />
| ridership =<br />
| start = [[Tirupati Main railway station|Tirupati]] (TPTY)<br />
| stops = 16<br />
| end = {{stnlnk|Secunderabad}} (SC)<br />
| distance = {{convert|713.1|km|0|abbr=on}} <br />
| journeytime = 12 hours 55 minutes <br />
| frequency = Bi-weekly<br />
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved<br />
| seating = Yes<br />
| sleeping = Yes<br />
| autorack = <br />
| catering = On-board catering, E-catering <br />
| observation = Previous ran as [[Tirupati Main railway station|Tirupati]]–{{stnlnk|Secunderabad}} Express until 8 December 2013 <br />
| entertainment =<br />
| baggage = Storage space under berth <br />
| otherfacilities =<br />
| stock = [[ICF coaches]]<br />
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}<br />
| electrification = <br />
| trainnumber = 12769 / 12770<br />
| speed = {{convert|110|km/h|0|abbr=on}} maximum, <br/>{{convert|55.12|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts<br />
| map = [[File:Seven Hills Express (Secunderabad - Tirupathi) Route map.jpg|300px|Seven Hills Express route map]]<br />
| map_state =<br />
}}<br />
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The 12769 / 12770 '''Seven Hills Express''' is a [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast Express]] train belonging to [[Indian Railways]] – [[South Central Railway zone]] that runs between [[Tirupati Main railway station|Tirupati]] and {{stnlnk|Secunderabad Junction}} in India.<br />
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It operates as train number 12769 from Tirupati to Secunderabad Junction and as train number 12770 in the reverse direction serving the states of [[Andhra Pradesh]] & [[Telangana]].<br />
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It is named after the famed Seven Hills temple of [[Tirumala Venkateswara Temple]].<br />
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==Coaches==<br />
The 12769 / 70 Tirupati–Secunderabad Seven Hills Express has 1 AC 2 tier, 2 AC 3 tier, 8 Sleeper Class, 6 General Unreserved & 2 SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) coaches. It does not carry a [[pantry car]].<br />
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As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.<br />
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==Service==<br />
The 12769 / 70 Tirupati–Secunderabad Seven Hills Express covers the distance of {{convert|713.1|km|0|abbr=on}} in 12 hours 55 mins (55.12&nbsp;km/hr).<br />
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As the average speed of the train is above {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.<br />
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==Routing==<br />
The 12769/12770 Seven Hills Express runs from Tirupati via {{stnlnk|Pakala Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Dharmavaram}}, {{stnlnk|Anantapur}}, {{stnlnk|Gooty}}, {{stnlnk|Dhone Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Kurnool City}}, {{stnlnk|Kacheguda}} to Secunderabad.<br />
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==Traction==<br />
As large sections of the route are yet to be fully electrified, a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Gooty|Gooty]]-based [[WDP-4D]] locomotive powers the train for its entire journey.<br />
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==Rake sharing==<br />
The train shares its rake with 12761/12762 [[Tirupati–Karimnagar Superfast Express]] and 17007/17008 [[Secunderabad–Darbhanga Express]].<br />
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==Operation==<br />
12769 Tirupati–Secunderabad Seven Hills Express leaves Tirupati every Monday & Friday arriving Secunderabad Junction} the next day.<br />
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12770 Secunderabad–Tirupati Seven Hills Express leaves Secunderabad Junction every Tuesday & Friday arriving Tirupati the next day.<br />
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==References==<br />
{{Reflist}}<br />
* *{{cite web|url=http://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-seven-hills-sf-express-12770/21523/835/837|title=Indian Rail Info: A busy junction for travellers and rail enthusiasts}}<br />
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==External links==<br />
*{{cite web|url=http://www.indianrail.gov.in |title=Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry |publisher=indianrail.gov.in |accessdate=2014-04-05 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140408180437/http://www.indianrail.gov.in/ |archivedate= 8 April 2014 }}<br />
*{{cite web|url=http://www.irctc.co.in|title=IRCTC Online Passenger Reservation System|publisher=irctc.co.in|accessdate=2014-04-05}}<br />
*{{cite web|url=http://www.irfca.org|title=Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet.|publisher=IRFCA|accessdate=2014-04-05}}<br />
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSlUhTbxFWc Youtube.com]<br />
* [http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/secbadtirupati-train-renamed-seven-hills-exp/article4384294.ece Thehindu.com]<br />
* [http://www.scr.indianrailways.gov.in/cris/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,5,268&dcd=2767&did=1378467207375C50459B9BD18F57DB9E57A113B2C2AB2.web103 Scr.indianrailways.gov.in]<br />
* [http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xvq130_cm-kiran-wave-s-flag-for-new-seven-hills-express_news Dailymotion.com]<br />
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[[Category:Transport in Secunderabad]]<br />
[[Category:Named passenger trains of India]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Andhra Pradesh]]<br />
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