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{{short description|Passenger train in India}}
{{more citations needed|date=October 2017}}
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{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2016}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2016}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2016}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2016}}
{{Infobox rail service
{{Infobox rail service
| box_width  = 25em
| name        = Simhapuri Express
| name        = Simhapuri Express
| image      = File:Simhapuri and Devgiri Express Nameboard 01.jpg
| image      =File:Simhapuri SF express.jpg
| image_width =  
| image_width =  
| caption    = Simhapuri express train board
| caption    =  
| type        = [[Express trains in India|Express]]
| type        = [[Express trains in India|Superfast]]
| status      =  
| status      =  
| locale      = [[Andhra Pradesh]] & [[Telangana]]
| locale      = [[Andhra Pradesh]] & [[Telangana]]
| first      = {{start date and age|df=yes|2005|10|27}}
| first      = {{start date and age|df=yes|2005|10|27}}
| last        =
| last        =
| operator    = [[South Central Railway zone|South Central Railways]]
| operator    = [[South Central Railway zone|South Central Railway]]
| ridership  =
| ridership  =
| start = {{stnlnk|Secunderabad}} (SC)
| start = {{stnlnk|Secunderabad}} (SC)
| stops      = 15
| stops      = 15
| end = {{stnlnk|Gudur}} (GDR)
| end = {{stnlnk|Gudur}} (GDR)
| distance    = {{convert|643|km|abbr=on}}
| distance    = {{convert|643|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 10 hours 45 mins
| journeytime = 10 hours 45 mins
| frequency  = Daily
| frequency  = Daily
| class      = AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
| class      = AC first, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Economy, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
| access      =
| access      =
| seating    = Yes
| seating    = Yes
| sleeping    = No
| sleeping    = Yes
| autorack    =
| autorack    =
| catering    = E-catering
| catering    = E-catering
| observation = Rake sharing with 17057/17058 [[Devagiri Express]]
| observation = Rake sharing with 12703 / 12704 [[Falaknuma Express]]
| entertainment=
| entertainment=
| baggage    = Available
| baggage    = Available
| otherfacilities=
| otherfacilities = Below the seats
| stock      = [[ICF coaches]]
| stock      = [[LHB coach]]
| gauge      = {{railgauge|1676mm}}
| gauge      = {{railgauge|1676mm}}
| trainnumbed = 12709 / 12710
| trainnumber = 12709 / 12710
| el          =
| el          =
| speed      = {{convert|59|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts
| speed      = {{convert|59|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts
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The 12709 / 12710 '''Simhapuri Express''' is a [[Express trains in India|Express]] train operated by [[South Central Railways]] of [[Indian Railways]] between [[Secunderabad]] and [[Gudur]] in [[Nellore district]] of [[Andhra Pradesh]].
The 12709 / 12710 '''Simhapuri Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|express]] train operated by [[South Central Railways]] of [[Indian Railways]] between [[Secunderabad]] and [[Gudur]] in [[Nellore district]] of [[Andhra Pradesh]].
 
==Route and halts==


==Route & Halts==
The train runs from Secunderabad Junction via {{stnlnk|Kazipet Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Warangal}}, {{stnlnk|Khammam}}, {{stnlnk|Vijayawada Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Tenali Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Bapatla}}, {{stnlnk|Chirala}}, {{stnlnk|Ongole}}, {{stnlnk|Singarayakonda}}, {{stnlnk|Kavali}}, {{stnlnk|Bitragunta}}, {{stnlnk|Nellore}}, {{stnlnk|Vedayapalem}} Gudur Junction.
The train runs from {{stnlnk|Secunderabad Junction}} via {{stnlnk|Kazipet Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Warangal}}, {{stnlnk|Khammam}}, {{stnlnk|Vijayawada Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Tenali Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Bapatla}}, {{stnlnk|Chirala}}, {{stnlnk|Ongole}}, {{stnlnk|Singarayakonda}}, {{stnlnk|Kavali}}, {{stnlnk|Bitragunta}}, {{stnlnk|Nellore}}, {{stnlnk|Vedayapalem}} to {{stnlnk|Gudur Junction}}


==Traction==
==Timetable==
Both trains are hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Lallaguda|Lallaguda]] based [[WAP-7]] locomotive from end to end.
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders unsortable" style="text-align:center"
| colspan="2"| '''12710 <br>Secunderabad Jn.-Gudur Jn. '''
| colspan="3"| '''Simhapuri Express timetable '''
| colspan="2"| '''12709 <br>Gudur Jn.-Secunderabad Jn. '''
|-
! style="background:gold;"| Arrival
!! style="background:gold;"| Departure
!! style="background:gold;"| Station name
!! style="background:gold;"| Station code
!! style="background:gold;"| Distance (km)
!! style="background:gold;"| Arrival
!! style="background:gold;"| Departure
|-
| --:-- || 22:05 ||Secunderabad Jn || SC || 0 || 05:45||--:--
|-
| 23:53 || 23:55 ||Kazipet Jn|| KZJ || 131.7|| 02:33 ||02:35
|-
| 00:18 || 00:20 ||Warangal ||WL ||141.9 ||02:13 ||02:15
|-
| 01:09 || 01:10 ||Mahbubabad || MABD || 202 || 01:19 ||01:20
|-
| 01:49 || 01:50 ||Khammam|| KMT|| 249.4 ||00:39 ||00:40
|-
| 03:30 || 03:40 ||Vijayawada Jn|| BZA ||348.5 || 22:50 ||23:00
|-
| 04:09|| 04:10 ||Tenali Jn || TEL || 380 || 22:08||22:10
|-
| 04:44 || 04:45 ||Bapatla||BPP|| 422.5 || 21:28 ||21:30
|-
| 05:24 || 05:25 ||Chirala|| CLX || 437.6 || 21:13 ||21:15
|-
| 06:08 || 06:10 ||Ongole|| OGL || 487 || 20:28 ||20:30
|-
| 06:29 || 06:30 ||Singarayakonda || SKM || 515.1 || 20:03 ||20:05
|-
| 06:58|| 07:00 ||Kavali|| KVZ || 553 ||19:38 ||19:40
|-
| 07:18 || 07:20 ||Bitragunta || BTTR ||569.4 || 19:23 ||19:25
|-
| 07:48 || 07:50 ||Nellore|| NLR || 603.7 || 18:58 ||19:00
|-
| 07:58 || 08:00 ||Vedayapalem || VDE || 611|| 18:48 ||18:50
|-
| 08:55 ||--:-- ||Gudur Jn|| GDR || 642.1|| --:-- ||18:40
|}
<ref>https://www.indianrail.gov.in/enquiry/SCHEDULE/TrainSchedule.html?locale=en</ref>


==Rake sharing==
==Rake sharing==
The train shares its rake with 17057/17058 [[Devagiri Express]].
The train shares its rake with 12704/12704 [[Falaknuma Express]].
 
==Coach composition==
 
The train consists of 22 LHB coaches:
 
* 1 AC First
* 2 AC Two Tier
* 6 AC Three Tiers Economy
* 6 Sleeper classes
* 1 Pantry car (remains Locked)
* 4 General (unreserved)
* 1 Generator
* 1 Seating (Disabled/Ladies) cum Luggage Rakes.
 
As is customary with most other train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways, depending on demand.


==Rakes==
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders unsortable" style="text-align:center"
Luggage/Brake Van – 2, General or II class – 3, AC III Tier – 2, AC II Tier – 2, First Class cum AC II Tier – 1 and Sleeper Class – 14.
|-
!scope="col" rowspan="1" style="background:grey;"| Loco
!scope="col" rowspan="1" style="background:lime;"| 1
!scope="col" rowspan="1" style="background:lime;"| 2
!scope="col" rowspan="1" style="background:lime;"| 3
!scope="col" rowspan="1" style="background:white;"| 4
!scope="col" rowspan="1" style="background:yellow;"| 5
!scope="col" rowspan="1" style="background:yellow;"| 6
!scope="col" rowspan="1" style="background:pink;"| 7
!scope="col" rowspan="1" style="background:pink;"| 8
!scope="col" rowspan="1" style="background:pink;"| 9
!scope="col" rowspan="1" style="background:pink;"| 10
!scope="col" rowspan="1" style="background:pink;"| 11
!scope="col" rowspan="1" style="background:pink;"| 12
!scope="col" rowspan="1" style="background:cyan;"| 13
!scope="col" rowspan="1" style="background:lightskyblue;"| 14
!scope="col" rowspan="1" style="background:lightskyblue;"| 15
!scope="col" rowspan="1" style="background:lightskyblue;"| 16
!scope="col" rowspan="1" style="background:lightskyblue;"| 17
!scope="col" rowspan="1" style="background:lightskyblue;"| 18
!scope="col" rowspan="1" style="background:lightskyblue;"| 19
!scope="col" rowspan="1" style="background:lime;"| 20
!scope="col" rowspan="1" style="background:lime;"| 21
!scope="col" rowspan="1" style="background:lime;"| 22
|-
|[[File:BSicon LDER.svg|25px]] ||EOG||GEN||GEN||H1||A1||A2||M1||M2||M3||M4||M5||M6|||PC||S1||S2||S3||S4||S5||S6||GEN||GEN||SLR
|}


==Image gallery==
==Traction==
[[File:Simhapuri and Devgiri Express Nameboard 01.jpg|thumb|Rake sharing with Devagiri Express]]
Both trains are hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Lallaguda|Lallaguda Loco Shed]] based [[WAP-7]] electric locomotive from end to end.
[[File:Simhapuri & Devagiri Express.jpg|thumb|Simhapuri Express]]
[[File:Devgiri Express 03.jpg|thumb|Simhapuri Express]]


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Railway services introduced in 2005]]
[[Category:Railway services introduced in 2005]]
[[Category:Express trains in India]]
[[Category:Express trains in India]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Telangana]]

Latest revision as of 10:07, 9 February 2026


Simhapuri Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
LocaleAndhra Pradesh & Telangana
First service27 October 2005; 20 years ago (2005-10-27)
Current operator(s)South Central Railway
Route
StartSecunderabad (SC)
Stops15
EndGudur (GDR)
Distance travelled643 km (400 mi)
Average journey time10 hours 45 mins
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)12709 / 12710
On-board services
Class(es)AC first, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Economy, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesE-catering
Observation facilitiesRake sharing with 12703 / 12704 Falaknuma Express
Baggage facilitiesAvailable
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gaugeTemplate:Railgauge
Operating speed59 km/h (37 mph) average including halts
Route map

The 12709 / 12710 Simhapuri Express is an express train operated by South Central Railways of Indian Railways between Secunderabad and Gudur in Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh.

Route and halts[edit | edit source]

The train runs from Secunderabad Junction via Kazipet Junction, Warangal, Khammam, Vijayawada Junction, Tenali Junction, Bapatla, Chirala, Ongole, Singarayakonda, Kavali, Bitragunta, Nellore, Vedayapalem Gudur Junction.

Timetable[edit | edit source]

12710
Secunderabad Jn.-Gudur Jn. 		Simhapuri Express timetable 12709
Gudur Jn.-Secunderabad Jn.
Arrival Departure Station name Station code Distance (km) Arrival Departure
--:-- 22:05 Secunderabad Jn SC 0 05:45 --:--
23:53 23:55 Kazipet Jn KZJ 131.7 02:33 02:35
00:18 00:20 Warangal WL 141.9 02:13 02:15
01:09 01:10 Mahbubabad MABD 202 01:19 01:20
01:49 01:50 Khammam KMT 249.4 00:39 00:40
03:30 03:40 Vijayawada Jn BZA 348.5 22:50 23:00
04:09 04:10 Tenali Jn TEL 380 22:08 22:10
04:44 04:45 Bapatla BPP 422.5 21:28 21:30
05:24 05:25 Chirala CLX 437.6 21:13 21:15
06:08 06:10 Ongole OGL 487 20:28 20:30
06:29 06:30 Singarayakonda SKM 515.1 20:03 20:05
06:58 07:00 Kavali KVZ 553 19:38 19:40
07:18 07:20 Bitragunta BTTR 569.4 19:23 19:25
07:48 07:50 Nellore NLR 603.7 18:58 19:00
07:58 08:00 Vedayapalem VDE 611 18:48 18:50
08:55 --:-- Gudur Jn GDR 642.1 --:-- 18:40

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Rake sharing[edit | edit source]

The train shares its rake with 12704/12704 Falaknuma Express.

Coach composition[edit | edit source]

The train consists of 22 LHB coaches:

  • 1 AC First
  • 2 AC Two Tier
  • 6 AC Three Tiers Economy
  • 6 Sleeper classes
  • 1 Pantry car (remains Locked)
  • 4 General (unreserved)
  • 1 Generator
  • 1 Seating (Disabled/Ladies) cum Luggage Rakes.

As is customary with most other train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways, depending on demand.

Loco 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
EOG GEN GEN H1 A1 A2 M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 M6 PC S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 GEN GEN SLR

Traction[edit | edit source]

Both trains are hauled by a Lallaguda Loco Shed based WAP-7 electric locomotive from end to end.

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ https://www.indianrail.gov.in/enquiry/SCHEDULE/TrainSchedule.html?locale=en
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