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{{Short description|Train in India}}
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| status          = Operating
| status          = Operating
| locale = [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[Tamil Nadu]] & [[Karnataka]]
| locale = [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[Tamil Nadu]] & [[Karnataka]]
| first = {{Start date and age|2002|12|24}} (initial service between [[Kakinada Town railway station|Kakinada Town]] and [[Tirupati railway station|Tirupati]])<br>{{Start date and age|2005}} (extended to [[Bangalore City railway station|KSR Bengaluru]]).
| first = {{Start date and age|df=yes|2002|12|24}} (initial service between [[Kakinada Town railway station|Kakinada Town]] and [[Tirupati railway station|Tirupati]])<br>{{Start date and age|df=yes|2005}} (extended to [[Bangalore City railway station|KSR Bengaluru]])<br>{{Start date and age|df=yes|2022|10|02}} (change of terminus from [[Bangalore City railway station|KSR Bengaluru]] to [[Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal, Bengaluru|SMVT Bengaluru]])
| last =  
| last =  
| operator = [[South Coast Railway zone]]
| operator = [[South Coast Railway zone]]
| ridership =
| ridership =
| start = [[Kakinada Town railway station|Kakinada Town]]
| start = [[Kakinada Town railway station|Kakinada Town]] '''(CCT)'''
| stops =35  
| stops =35  
| end = [[Bangalore City railway station|KSR Bengaluru]]
| end = [[Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal, Bengaluru|SMVT Bengaluru]] '''(SVMB)'''
| distance = {{convert|959|km|0|abbr=on}}
| distance = {{convert|959|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 19 hours 45 minutes
| journeytime = 18 hours 45 minutes
| frequency =  Daily
| frequency =  Daily
| class =  
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| autorack =
| autorack =
| catering =  
| catering =  
| observation = Standard [[Indian Railways]] coaches
| observation = [[LHB coach]] (from January 2026)
| entertainment =  
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| baggage =  
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| map = [[File:Seshadri Express Route map.jpg|300px|'''Seshadri Express''' Route map]]
| map = [[File:Seshadri Express Route map.jpg|300px|'''Seshadri Express''' Route map]]
| map_state =
| map_state =
| sharing = [[KSR Bengaluru–Nagercoil Express]]
| sharing = 17235/17236 SMVT Bengaluru–Nagercoil Express<br/>[https://indiarailinfo.com/train/kochuveli-nagercoil-intercity-special-06429/59867/1009/801 06426/06427 Nagercoil–Kollam Express Special]<br/>[https://indiarailinfo.com/train/kochuveli-nagercoil-intercity-special-06429/59867/1009/801 06429/06430 Kochuveli–Nagercoil Express Special]
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The '''Seshadri Express''' is a train in India, named after the Seshadri Hills of Tirupati. The train's inaugural run was between [[Andhra Pradesh]]'s coastal city of [[Kakinada]] to temple pilgrimage city of [[Tirupati]]. In 20050, it was extended to [[Bengaluru]] in neighbouring [[Karnataka]]. This train is considered to be one of the best ways to commute on this route.{{citation needed|date=March 2015}} The Seshadri Express is regarded as a punctual train.{{citation needed|date=March 2015}}
The '''Seshadri Express''' is a train in India, named after the Seshadri Hills of Tirupati. The train's inaugural run was between [[Andhra Pradesh]]'s coastal city of [[Kakinada]] to temple pilgrimage city of [[Tirupati]]. In 2005, it was extended to [[Bengaluru]] in neighboring [[Karnataka]]. From 2 October 2022 its terminal has changed to [[Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal]]. Seshadri Express is more often or not late {{citation needed|date=March 2015}}


== History ==
== History ==
It was started in 2002. Prior to the Seshadri Express, a link express from Kakinada, which consisted of 12 compartments, was connected to the [[Tirumala Express]] which runs from {{stnlnk|Visakhapatnam}} to {{stnlnk|Tirupati}} and {{stnlnk|Samalkot Junction}}, these two trains were coupled & combinely run together till Tirupati Main. Keeping in mind the growing demand for a new train to the pilgrim centre, the government introduced the '''Seshadri Express''' in 2002 and extended it up to Bengaluru. The train thus runs through the loop path of [[Nidadavolu]], [[Tanuku]], [[Bhimavaram]], [[Gudivada]], and [[Vijayawada]] to cater to the needs of Godavari and [[Krishna district]].
It was started in 2002. Prior to the Seshadri Express, a link express from Kakinada, which consisted of twelve compartments, was connected to the [[Tirumala Express]] which runs from {{stnlnk|Visakhapatnam}} to {{stnlnk|Tirupati}} and {{stnlnk|Samalkot Junction}}, these two trains were coupled and run together till Tirupati Main. Keeping in mind the growing demand for a new train to the pilgrim centre, the government introduced the '''Seshadri Express''' in 2002 and extended it up to Bengaluru. The train thus runs through the loop path of [[Nidadavolu]], [[Tanuku]], [[Bhimavaram]], [[Gudivada]], and [[Vijayawada]] to cater to the needs of the Godavari and [[Krishna district]].{{citation needed|date=November 2025}}


== Coach composition ==
== Coach composition ==
The Seshadri Express runs between Kakinada and the software capital of India, Bangalore, via Tirupati. It is currently being operated with 17209 / 17210 train numbers. It is one of the busiest trains, running with 20 coaches at full capacity at all times.{{citation needed|date=March 2015}} It has 6 AC, 10 Sleeper, 3 second-class general compartments, and 2 luggage cum brake vans.
The Seshadri Express runs between Kakinada and Bengaluru, the IT capital of India, Bangalore, via Tirupati. It is currently being operated with 17209 / 17210 train numbers. It is one of the busiest trains, running with 23 coaches at full capacity at all times.{{citation needed|date=March 2015}} It has eight AC, eleven sleeper, two second-class general compartments, and two luggage cum brake vans.{{citation needed|date=November 2025}} Seshadri express and Nagercoil to SMVT Bengaluru trains have been upgraded to LHB coaches from January 2026. The most likely coach composition is four unreserved coaches, six 3AC coaches, three 2AC coaches and one 1AC coach and eight sleeper coaches and two car generators (24 [[LHB coach]]es) along with end to end WAP-7 or WAP-4 electric locomotive.
 
earlier this train runs with [[ICF coach]] and was pulled by [[WDP-1]] , since 2018 ICF Utkrisht was introduced this train get an upgrade and it was hauled by [[WAP-4]] and in 2026 they gets an [[LHB coach]] upgrade


==Route==
==Route==


* [[Kakinada Town railway station|Kakinada Town]]
* '''[[Kakinada Town railway station|Kakinada Town]]'''
* [[Samalkot Junction railway station|Samarlakota Junction]]
* [[Samalkot Junction railway station|Samarlakota Junction]]
* [[Anaparti railway station|Anaparthi]]
* [[Anaparti railway station|Anaparthi]]
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* [[Nidadavolu Junction railway station|Nidadavolu Junction]]
* [[Nidadavolu Junction railway station|Nidadavolu Junction]]
* [[Tanuku railway station|Tanuku]]
* [[Tanuku railway station|Tanuku]]
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/arrivals/attili-al/1304 Attili]
* [[Bhimavaram Town Halt railway station|Bhimavaram Town Halt]]
* [[Bhimavaram Town Halt railway station|Bhimavaram Town Halt]]
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/station/map/akividu-akvd/1302 Akividu]
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/station/map/akividu-akvd/1302 Akividu]
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/station/map/kaikaluru-kklr/1301 Kaikaluru]
*[https://indiarailinfo.com/station/map/kaikaluru-kklr/1301 Kaikaluru]
* [[Gudivada Junction railway station|Gudivada Junction]]
* [[Gudivada Junction railway station|Gudivada Junction]]
* [[Vijayawada Junction railway station|Vijayawada Junction]] (Locomotive change from [[WDG-3A]] (earlier [[Indian locomotive class WDP-1|WDP-1A]]) to [[Indian locomotive class WAP-4|WAP-4]] and vice-versa)
* [[Vijayawada Junction railway station|Vijayawada Junction]]
* [[Tenali Junction railway station|Tenali Junction]]
* [[Tenali Junction railway station|Tenali Junction]]
* [[Bapatla railway station|Bapatla]]
* [[Bapatla railway station|Bapatla]]
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* [https://indiarailinfo.com/station/map/kuppam-kpn/989 Kuppam]
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/station/map/kuppam-kpn/989 Kuppam]
* [[Bangarapet Junction railway station|Bangarapete Junction]]
* [[Bangarapet Junction railway station|Bangarapete Junction]]
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/station/map/malur-mlo/991 Maluru]
*[[Tyakal railway station|Tyakal]]
*[https://indiarailinfo.com/station/map/malur-mlo/991 Maluru]
* [[Whitefield railway station (India)|Whitefield]]
* [[Whitefield railway station (India)|Whitefield]]
* [[Krishnarajapuram railway station|Krishnarajapura]]
* [[Krishnarajapuram railway station|Krishnarajapura]]
* [[Bangalore Cantonment railway station|Bengaluru Contonment]]
* '''[[Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal, Bengaluru]]'''
* [[Bangalore City railway station|Krantivira Sangolli Rayanna - Bengaluru]]
 
<nowiki>*</nowiki>Locomotive is changed at Vijayawada Junction.
 
==Rake sharing==
This train shares its rake with [[Bangalore City–Nagercoil Express]].


==Timings==
==Timings==


*Train 17210<ref>{{cite web|url= http://indiarailinfo.com/train/seshadri-express-17210-cct-to-sbc/1545/1200/136 |title = Time Table of Train No. 17210}}</ref> departs Kakinada Town at 17:30 to reach Tirupati at 5:30 am and Bangalore at 12:30 pm the next day.  
*Train 17210<ref>{{cite web|url= http://indiarailinfo.com/train/seshadri-express-17210-cct-to-sbc/1545/1200/136 |title = Time Table of Train No. 17210}}</ref> Seshadri Express departs Kakinada Town at 17:25 to reach Tirupati at 5:15 am and SVMT Bengaluru at 12:25 pm the next day.
*In return, Train No. 17209,<ref>{{cite web|url= http://indiarailinfo.com/train/seshadri-express-17209-sbc-to-cct/1544/136/1200 |title = Time Table of Train No. 17209}}</ref> Bangalore City – Kakinada Town Seshadri Express, has been revised with effect from 30 Jun 2019, and leaves Bangalore 11:00 am, Tirupati at 5:15 pm and Kakinada Town at 6:45 am the next day.
*In return, Train No. 17209<ref>{{cite web|url= http://indiarailinfo.com/train/seshadri-express-17209-sbc-to-cct/1544/136/1200 |title = Time Table of Train No. 17209}}</ref> Seshadri Express departs SVMT Bengaluru 11:30 am, Tirupati at 5:15 pm and Kakinada Town at 6:30 am the next day.
Hence, this train acts as a night express between Godavari district places and the pilgrimage centre of Tirupati, and also as an Intercity express between Tirupati and Bangalore.
Hence, this train acts as a night express between Godavari district places and the pilgrimage centre of Tirupati, and also as an Intercity express between Tirupati and Bangalore.


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[[Category:Transport in Bangalore]]
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[[Category:Railway services introduced in 2002]]
[[Category:Railway services introduced in 2002]]

Latest revision as of 08:37, 29 March 2026


Seshadri Express
Seshadri Express pulled by WDP-1A at Samarlakota Junction
Overview
Service typeExpress
StatusOperating
LocaleAndhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu & Karnataka
First service24 December 2002; 23 years ago (2002-12-24) (initial service between Kakinada Town and Tirupati)
2005; 21 years ago (2005) (extended to KSR Bengaluru)
2 October 2022; 3 years ago (2022-10-02) (change of terminus from KSR Bengaluru to SMVT Bengaluru)
Current operator(s)South Coast Railway zone
Route
StartKakinada Town (CCT)
Stops35
EndSMVT Bengaluru (SVMB)
Distance travelled959 km (596 mi)
Average journey time18 hours 45 minutes
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)17209 / 17210
On-board services
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Observation facilitiesLHB coach (from January 2026)
Technical
Rolling stock4
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed50 km/h (31 mph)
Rake sharing17235/17236 SMVT Bengaluru–Nagercoil Express
06426/06427 Nagercoil–Kollam Express Special
06429/06430 Kochuveli–Nagercoil Express Special
Route map
Seshadri Express Route map

The Seshadri Express is a train in India, named after the Seshadri Hills of Tirupati. The train's inaugural run was between Andhra Pradesh's coastal city of Kakinada to temple pilgrimage city of Tirupati. In 2005, it was extended to Bengaluru in neighboring Karnataka. From 2 October 2022 its terminal has changed to Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal. Seshadri Express is more often or not late [citation needed]

History[edit | edit source]

It was started in 2002. Prior to the Seshadri Express, a link express from Kakinada, which consisted of twelve compartments, was connected to the Tirumala Express which runs from Visakhapatnam to Tirupati and Samalkot Junction, these two trains were coupled and run together till Tirupati Main. Keeping in mind the growing demand for a new train to the pilgrim centre, the government introduced the Seshadri Express in 2002 and extended it up to Bengaluru. The train thus runs through the loop path of Nidadavolu, Tanuku, Bhimavaram, Gudivada, and Vijayawada to cater to the needs of the Godavari and Krishna district.[citation needed]

Coach composition[edit | edit source]

The Seshadri Express runs between Kakinada and Bengaluru, the IT capital of India, Bangalore, via Tirupati. It is currently being operated with 17209 / 17210 train numbers. It is one of the busiest trains, running with 23 coaches at full capacity at all times.[citation needed] It has eight AC, eleven sleeper, two second-class general compartments, and two luggage cum brake vans.[citation needed] Seshadri express and Nagercoil to SMVT Bengaluru trains have been upgraded to LHB coaches from January 2026. The most likely coach composition is four unreserved coaches, six 3AC coaches, three 2AC coaches and one 1AC coach and eight sleeper coaches and two car generators (24 LHB coaches) along with end to end WAP-7 or WAP-4 electric locomotive.

earlier this train runs with ICF coach and was pulled by WDP-1 , since 2018 ICF Utkrisht was introduced this train get an upgrade and it was hauled by WAP-4 and in 2026 they gets an LHB coach upgrade

Route[edit | edit source]

Timings[edit | edit source]

  • Train 17210[1] Seshadri Express departs Kakinada Town at 17:25 to reach Tirupati at 5:15 am and SVMT Bengaluru at 12:25 pm the next day.
  • In return, Train No. 17209[2] Seshadri Express departs SVMT Bengaluru 11:30 am, Tirupati at 5:15 pm and Kakinada Town at 6:30 am the next day.

Hence, this train acts as a night express between Godavari district places and the pilgrimage centre of Tirupati, and also as an Intercity express between Tirupati and Bangalore.

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Sesadri Express near KR Puram
    Sesadri Express near KR Puram
  • Seshadri Express
    Seshadri Express

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Time Table of Train No. 17210".
  2. ↑ "Time Table of Train No. 17209".
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