Seshadri Express: Difference between revisions

From Bharatpedia, an open encyclopedia
imported>Colonies Chris
m (minor fixes, replaced: India → India, - → – (3), {{rws| → {{stnlnk| (3), {{RailGauge| → {{track gauge|, Indian Railway → Indian Railways, Visakhapatnam → {{stnlnk|Visakhapatnam}} (35))
 
No edit summary
 
Line 4: Line 4:
| name = Seshadri Express
| name = Seshadri Express
| image= [[File:Kakinada bound Seshadri Express at Samalkot Junction with WDP1 twin locomotives.jpg|300px|]]
| image= [[File:Kakinada bound Seshadri Express at Samalkot Junction with WDP1 twin locomotives.jpg|300px|]]
| caption = Seshadri Express at Samalkot Junction
| caption = Seshadri Express pulled by [[WDP-1|WDP-1A]] at [[Samalkot Junction railway station|Samarlakota Junction]]
| type = Express
| type = Express
| states = [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[Karnataka]]
| status          = Operating
| first = {{Start date and age|2002|12|24}} {{small|(initial service between {{stnlnk|Kakinada Town}} and {{stnlnk|Tirupati}})}}<br>{{Start date and age|2005}} {{small|(extended to {{stnlnk|Bangalore City}})}}.
| 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]]).
| last =  
| last =  
| operator = [[South Coast Railway zone]]
| operator = [[South Coast Railway zone]]
| ridership =
| ridership =
| start = [[Kakinada]]
| start = [[Kakinada Town railway station|Kakinada Town]]
| stops =35  
| stops =35  
| end = [[Bangalore]]
| end = [[Bangalore City railway station|KSR Bengaluru]]
| distance = {{convert|959|km|0|abbr=on}}
| distance = {{convert|959|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 19 hours 45 minutes
| journeytime = 19 hours 45 minutes
Line 33: Line 34:
| 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 = [[Bangalore City–Nagercoil Express]]
| sharing = [[KSR Bengaluru–Nagercoil Express]]
}}
}}


The '''Seshadri Express''' is a train in India, named after the Seshadri Hills, where [[Tirupati (city)|Tirupati]] is located. This train earlier ran between [[Andhra Pradesh]]'s coastal city of [[Kakinada]] to Tirupati. This was later extended to [[Bengaluru]], [[Karnataka]] in 2005. The Seshadri Express train is considered to be one of the best ways to commute to the capital of Karnataka and the most famous pilgrimage center of Tirupati from [[Godavari district]].{{citation needed|date=March 2015}} Though Indian trains are notorious for making terrible time, the Seshadri Express is one of the few which are known for being punctual.{{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 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}}


== History ==
== History ==
Line 46: Line 47:
==Route==
==Route==


This train runs via {{stnlnk|Jolarpettai Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Katpadi Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Tirupati}}, {{stnlnk|Renigunta Junction}}, [[Tenali railway station|Tenali Junction]], {{stnlnk|Vijayawada Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Gudivada Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Nidadavolu Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Samalkot Junction}}.
* [[Kakinada Town railway station|Kakinada Town]]
 
* [[Samalkot Junction railway station|Samarlakota Junction]]
This train stops at 35 stations that are [[Bangalore Cantonment railway station|Bengaluru Cantt]], {{stnlnk|Krishnarajapuram}}, [[Whitefield railway station (India)|White Field]], [[Mallur railway station|Malur]], {{stnlnk|Bangarapet Junction}}, [[Kuppam]], {{stnlnk|Jolarpettai Junction}}, [[Vaniyambadi]], [[Gudiyatham|Gudiyattam]], {{stnlnk|Katpadi Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Chittoor}}, {{stnlnk|Pakala Junction}}, [[Tirupati railway station|Tirupati Main]], {{stnlnk|Renigunta Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Srikalahasti}}, {{stnlnk|Gudur Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Nellore}}, {{stnlnk|Kavali}}, {{stnlnk|Singarayakonda}}, {{stnlnk|Ongole}}, {{stnlnk|Chirala}}, {{stnlnk|Bapatla}}, {{stnlnk|Tenali Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Vijayawada Junction}}*, {{stnlnk|Gudivada Junction}}, [[Kaikaluru]], [[Akividu]], {{stnlnk|Bhimavaram Town}}, [[Attili]], {{stnlnk|Tanuku}}, {{stnlnk|Nidadavolu Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Rajahmundry}}, {{stnlnk|Anaparti}} and {{stnlnk|Samalkot Junction}}.
* [[Anaparti railway station|Anaparthi]]
* [[Rajamahendravaram railway station|Rajamahendravaram]]
* [[Nidadavolu Junction railway station|Nidadavolu Junction]]
* [[Tanuku railway station|Tanuku]]
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/arrivals/attili-al/1304 Attili]
* [[Bhimavaram Town Halt railway station|Bhimavaram Town Halt]]
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/station/map/akividu-akvd/1302 Akividu]
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/station/map/kaikaluru-kklr/1301 Kaikaluru]
* [[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)
* [[Tenali Junction railway station|Tenali Junction]]
* [[Bapatla railway station|Bapatla]]
* [[Chirala railway station|Chirala]]
* [[Ongole railway station|Ongole]]
* [[Singarayakonda railway station|Singarayakonda]]
* [[Kavali railway station|Kavali]]
* [[Nellore railway station|Nellore]]
* [[Gudur Junction railway station|Gudur Junction]]
* [[Srikalahasti railway station|Srikalahasti]]
* [[Renigunta Junction railway station|Renigunta Junction]]
* [[Tirupati railway station|Tirupati]]
* [[Pakala Junction railway station|Pakala Junction]]
* [[Chittoor railway station|Chittoor]]
* [[Katpadi Junction railway station|Katpadi Junction]]
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/arrivals/gudiyattam-gym/987 Gudiyattam]
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/arrivals/vaniyambadi-vn/429 Vaniyambadi]
* [[Jolarpettai Junction railway station|Jolarpettai Junction]]
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/station/map/kuppam-kpn/989 Kuppam]
* [[Bangarapet Junction railway station|Bangarapete Junction]]
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/station/map/malur-mlo/991 Maluru]
* [[Whitefield railway station (India)|Whitefield]]
* [[Krishnarajapuram railway station|Krishnarajapura]]
* [[Bangalore Cantonment railway station|Bengaluru Contonment]]
* [[Bangalore City railway station|Krantivira Sangolli Rayanna - Bengaluru]]


<nowiki>*</nowiki>Locomotive is changed at Vijayawada Junction.
<nowiki>*</nowiki>Locomotive is changed at Vijayawada Junction.

Latest revision as of 11:03, 1 June 2022

Seshadri Express
Kakinada bound Seshadri Express at Samalkot Junction with WDP1 twin locomotives.jpg
Seshadri Express pulled by WDP-1A at Samarlakota Junction
Overview
Service typeExpress
StatusOperating
LocaleAndhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu & Karnataka
First serviceDecember 24, 2002; 22 years ago (2002-12-24) (initial service between Kakinada Town and Tirupati)
2005; 20 years ago (2005) (extended to KSR Bengaluru).
Current operator(s)South Coast Railway zone
Route
StartKakinada Town
Stops35
EndKSR Bengaluru
Distance travelled959 km (596 mi)
Average journey time19 hours 45 minutes
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)17209 / 17210
On-board services
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Observation facilitiesStandard Indian Railways coaches
Technical
Rolling stock4
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed50 km/h (31 mph)
Rake sharingKSR Bengaluru–Nagercoil Express
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 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] The Seshadri Express is regarded as a punctual train.[citation needed]

History[edit]

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 Visakhapatnam to Tirupati and 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.

Coach composition[edit]

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] It has 6 AC, 10 Sleeper, 3 second-class general compartments, and 2 luggage cum brake vans.

Route[edit]

*Locomotive is changed at Vijayawada Junction.

Rake sharing[edit]

This train shares its rake with Bangalore City–Nagercoil Express.

Timings[edit]

  • Train 17210[1] departs Kakinada Town at 17:30 to reach Tirupati at 5:30 am and Bangalore at 12:30 pm the next day.
  • In return, Train No. 17209,[2] 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.

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]

  • Sesadri Express near KR Puram

    Sesadri Express near KR Puram

  • Seshadri Express

    Seshadri Express

References[edit]

  1. ↑ "Time Table of Train No. 17210".
  2. ↑ "Time Table of Train No. 17209".
Retrieved from "https://en.bharatpedia.org/w/index.php?title=Seshadri_Express&oldid=336544"