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| operator = [[South Central Railway zone]]
| operator = [[South Central Railway zone]]
| ridership =
| ridership =
| start = {{stnlnk|Secunderabad Junction}}
| start = {{stnlnk|Hyderabad Deccan railway station}}
| stops = 11
| stops = 12
| end = {{stnlnk|Kurnool City}}
| end = {{stnlnk|Kurnool City}}
| distance = {{convert|244|km|0|abbr=on}}
| distance = {{convert|244|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journey time = 5 hours 07 mins
| journey time = 5 hours 15 mins
| frequency = daily
| frequency = daily
| class = general unreserved
| class = general unreserved , AC Chair Car
| seating = Yes
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| sleeping = No
| autorack =  
| autorack =  
| catering = No
| catering = No
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| electrification =  
| electrification =  
| trainnumber = 17027 / 17028
| trainnumber = 17027 / 17028
| speed = {{convert|47.5|km/h|0|abbr=on}}
| speed = {{convert|48|km/h|0|abbr=on}}
| map = [[File:Tungabhadra Express and Intercity Express (SC - KNLT) Route map.jpg|300px]]
| map = [[File:Tungabhadra Express and Intercity Express (SC - KNLT) Route map.jpg|300px]]
| map_state =
| map_state =
}}
}}
The 17027 / 28 '''Hundry Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|Express]] train belonging to [[Indian Railways]] [[South Central Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Secunderabad Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Kurnool City}}  in India.<ref>[http://www.scr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,5,268&dcd=3587&did=139203563079641F9DFE353C307D264CABD637CB7628A.web103], ''South Central Railways'', 10 February 2014</ref>
The 17027 / 28 '''Hundry Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|Express]] train belonging to [[Indian Railways]] [[South Central Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Hyderabad Deccan railway station}} and {{stnlnk|Kurnool City}}  in India.<ref>[http://www.scr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,5,268&dcd=3587&did=139203563079641F9DFE353C307D264CABD637CB7628A.web103], ''South Central Railways'', 10 February 2014</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://telanganatoday.com/extension-of-secunderabad-kurnool-city-hundry-express-up-to-hyderabad | title=Extension of Secunderabad – Kurnool City Hundry Express up to Hyderabad | date=28 May 2022 }}</ref>


It operates as train number 17027 from Secunderabad Junction to Kurnool City  and as train number 17028 in the reverse direction serving the states of  [[Telangana]] & [[Andhra Pradesh]].
It operates as train number 17027 from Hyderabad Deccan to Kurnool City  and as train number 17028 in the reverse direction serving the states of  [[Telangana]] & [[Andhra Pradesh]].


==Coaches==
==Coaches==
The 17027 / 28 Hundry Express has 18 general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It does not carry a [[pantry car]].
The 17027 / 28 Hundry Express has 15 general unreserved (Now 2S), One AC Chair Car & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It does not carry a [[pantry car]].


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


==Service==
==Service==
The 17027 Secunderabad Junction–Kurnool City Hundry Express covers the distance of {{convert|244|km|0|abbr=on}} in 4 hours 45&nbsp;mins (51&nbsp;km/hr) & in 5 hours 30&nbsp;mins as the 17028 Kurnool City–Secunderabad Junction Hundry Express (44&nbsp;km/hr).
The 17027 Secunderabad Junction–Kurnool City Hundry Express covers the distance of {{convert|253|km|0|abbr=on}} in 5 hours 15&nbsp;mins (48&nbsp;km/hr) & in 6 hours 10&nbsp;mins as the 17028 Kurnool City–Secunderabad Junction Hundry Express (41&nbsp;km/hr).


As the average speed of the train is lower than {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.
As the average speed of the train is lower than {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.


==Routing==
==Routing==
The 17027 / 28 Hundry Express runs from Secunderabad Junction via {{stnlnk|Kacheguda}}, [[Gadwal]] to Kurnool City.
The 17027 / 28 Hundry Express runs from Hyderabad Deccan via {{stnlnk|Kacheguda}}, [[Gadwal]] to Kurnool City.


==Traction==
==Traction==

Latest revision as of 13:48, 29 June 2022


Hundry Express
GY WDP-4D 40192 descending down the gradient towards Umdanagar with 17027 Secunderabad–Kurnool City Hundry Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service25 June 2013; 13 years ago (2013-06-25)
Current operator(s)South Central Railway zone
Route
StartHyderabad Deccan railway station
Stops12
EndKurnool City
Distance travelled244 km (152 mi)
Service frequencydaily
Train number(s)17027 / 17028
On-board services
Class(es)general unreserved , AC Chair Car
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesNo
Observation facilitiesRake sharing with 17009 / 17010 Bidar–Hyderabad Intercity Express & 17011 / 17012 Hyderabad–Sirpur Kaghaznagar Intercity Express
Technical
Rolling stockStandard Indian Railways coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed48 km/h (30 mph)
Route map

The 17027 / 28 Hundry Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways South Central Railway zone that runs between Hyderabad Deccan railway station and Kurnool City in India.[1][2]

It operates as train number 17027 from Hyderabad Deccan to Kurnool City and as train number 17028 in the reverse direction serving the states of Telangana & Andhra Pradesh.

Coaches[edit | edit source]

The 17027 / 28 Hundry Express has 15 general unreserved (Now 2S), One AC Chair Car & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It does not carry a pantry car.

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

Service[edit | edit source]

The 17027 Secunderabad Junction–Kurnool City Hundry Express covers the distance of 253 km (157 mi) in 5 hours 15 mins (48 km/hr) & in 6 hours 10 mins as the 17028 Kurnool City–Secunderabad Junction Hundry Express (41 km/hr).

As the average speed of the train is lower than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routing[edit | edit source]

The 17027 / 28 Hundry Express runs from Hyderabad Deccan via Kacheguda, Gadwal to Kurnool City.

Traction[edit | edit source]

As the route is going to electrification, a Gooty-based WDM-3D diesel locomotive pulls the train to its destination.

References[edit | edit source]

  1. [1], South Central Railways, 10 February 2014
  2. "Extension of Secunderabad – Kurnool City Hundry Express up to Hyderabad". 28 May 2022.

External links[edit | edit source]