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| name = Rayalaseema Express
| name = Rayalaseema Express
| type = [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast]]
| type = [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast]]
| image = File:Rayalaseema exp.jpg
| image = Rayalaseema Exp. (38105951432).jpg
| caption = Rayalaseema Express trainboard
|image_size = 185px
| locale = [[Telangana]] & [[Andhra Pradesh]]
| caption = Rayalaseema Express cruising through [[Cavalry Barracks railway station|Cavalry Barracks]]
| locale =[[Andhra Pradesh]], [[Karnataka]] & [[Telangana]]
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|1977|10|02}}
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|1977|10|02}}
| last =
| last =
| operator =  [[South Coast Railway zone|South Coast Railways]]
| operator =  [[South Coast Railway zone|South Coast Railways]]
| ridership =
| ridership =
| start = {{stnlnk|Nizamabad}} (NZB)
| start = {{stnlnk|Tirupati}} (TPTY)
| stops = 35
| stops = 35
| end = {{stnlnk|Tirupati}} (TPTY)
| end = {{stnlnk|Nizamabad}} (NZB)
| distance = {{convert|893|km|0|abbr=on}}
| distance = {{convert|893|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 16 hours 13 mins
| journeytime = 16 hours 13 mins
| frequency = Daily
| frequency = Daily
| class = AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
| class = AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, AC 3 Tier Economy, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
| seating = Yes
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
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| baggage = Below the seats
| baggage = Below the seats
| otherfacilities =
| otherfacilities =
| stock = [[LHB coaches]]
| stock = [[LHB coach]]
| gauge = Broad gauge (1,676 mm)
| gauge = Broad gauge (1,676 mm)
| el =
| el =
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The 12793 / 12794 '''Rayalaseema Express''' is a daily overnight Superfast Express train belonging to [[Indian Railways]], that used to run between [[Hyderabad Deccan railway station|Hyderabad]] and {{stnlnk|Tirupati}} but is now extended up to {{stnlnk|Nizamabad Junction}}.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Rayalaseema Express to run up to Nizamabad from Nov. 1|url =http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/rayalaseema-express-extended/article19219549.ece|website = www.thehindu.com|date=2017-07-06|accessdate = 2017-12-04}}</ref>
The 12793 / 12794 '''Rayalaseema Express''' is a daily overnight Superfast Express train belonging to [[Indian Railways]], that used to run between {{stnlnk|Tirupati}} and [[Hyderabad Deccan railway station|Hyderabad]] but is now extended up to {{stnlnk|Nizamabad Junction}}.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Rayalaseema Express to run up to Nizamabad from Nov. 1|url =http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/rayalaseema-express-extended/article19219549.ece|website = www.thehindu.com|date=2017-07-06|accessdate = 2017-12-04}}</ref>


==Service==
==Service==


The train was numbered 17429 for Hyderabad to Tirupati journey<ref>{{Cite web|title = 17429/Rayalaseema Express–Hyderabad Deccan Nampally/HYB to Tirupati Main/TPTY|url = http://indiarailinfo.com/train/rayalaseema-express-17429-hyb-to-tpty/1392/834/837|website = India Rail Info|accessdate = 2015-08-07}}</ref> and 17430 for the return journey.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Rayalaseema Express/17430 Time Table/Schedule: Tirupati Main/TPTY to Hyderabad Deccan Nampally/HYB|url = http://indiarailinfo.com/train/timetable/rayalaseema-express-17430-tpty-to-hyb/1393/837/834|website = India Rail Info|accessdate = 2015-08-07}}</ref> After 1 November 2017, the train has been converted into a superfast train under "Mission Raftar" scheme of Indian Railways and extended up to Nizamabad with new numbers 12793 for Tirupati to Nizamabad journey and 12794 for the return.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Rayalaseema Express extended to Nizamabad|url = http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Hans/2017-07-06/Rayalaseema-Express-extended-to-Nizamabad/310506|website = The Hans India|date=2017-07-06|accessdate = 2017-12-04}}</ref>
The train was numbered 17429 for Hyderabad to Tirupati journey<ref>{{Cite web|title = 17429/Rayalaseema Express–Hyderabad Deccan Nampally/HYB to Tirupati Main/TPTY|url = http://indiarailinfo.com/train/rayalaseema-express-17429-hyb-to-tpty/1392/834/837|website = India Rail Info|accessdate = 2015-08-07}}</ref> and 17430 for the return journey.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Rayalaseema Express/17430 Time Table/Schedule: Tirupati Main/TPTY to Hyderabad Deccan Nampally/HYB|url = http://indiarailinfo.com/train/timetable/rayalaseema-express-17430-tpty-to-hyb/1393/837/834|website = India Rail Info|accessdate = 2015-08-07}}</ref> After 1 November 2017, the train has been converted into a superfast train under "Mission Raftaar" scheme of Indian Railways and extended up to Nizamabad with new numbers 12793 for Tirupati to Nizamabad journey and 12794 for the return.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Rayalaseema Express extended to Nizamabad|url = http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Hans/2017-07-06/Rayalaseema-Express-extended-to-Nizamabad/310506|website = The Hans India|date=2017-07-06|accessdate = 2017-12-04}}</ref>


==Nomenclature==
==Nomenclature==


The train is named after the region of Rayalaseema<ref>{{Cite web|title = [IRFCA] Indian Railways FAQ: Train Names|url = http://www.irfca.org/faq/faq-name.html|publisher=IRFCA|accessdate = 2015-08-07}}</ref> in the state of [[Andhra Pradesh]] as it connects the Hindu pilgrimage center [[Tirupati]] with [[Nizamabad, Telangana|Nizamabad]], and the [[Telangana]] state capital of [[Hyderabad]] covering all the four districts of Rayalaseema (Chittor, Kadapa, Anantapur and Kurnool) en route. Rayalaseema recently derailed at Sirnapally station 2 bogies of train derailed, no injuries to passengers reported.{{citation needed|date=February 2019}}
The train is named after the region of Rayalaseema<ref>{{Cite web|title = [IRFCA] Indian Railways FAQ: Train Names|url = http://www.irfca.org/faq/faq-name.html|publisher=IRFCA|accessdate = 2015-08-07}}</ref> in the state of [[Andhra Pradesh]] as it connects the Hindu pilgrimage center [[Tirupati]] with [[Nizamabad, Telangana|Nizamabad]], and the [[Telangana]] state capital of [[Hyderabad]] covering all the four districts of [[Rayalaseema]] (Chittoor, Kadapa, Anantapur and Kurnool).


== Time Table ==
== Time Table ==
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| RJP || Razampeta || 18:49 || 18:50
| RJP || Razampeta || 18:49 || 18:50
|-
|-
| HX || Kadapa || 19:38 || 19:40
| HX || Kadapa Junction || 19:38 || 19:40
|-
|-
| YA || Yerraguntla Junction || 20:14 || 20:15
| YA || Yerraguntla Junction || 20:14 || 20:15
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| RC || Raichur Junction || 00:28 || 00:30
| RC || Raichur Junction || 00:28 || 00:30
|-
|-
| YG || Yadgir || 01:24 || 01:25
| YG || Yadagiri || 01:24 || 01:25
|-
|-
| CT || Chittapur || 02:20 || 02:21
| CT || Chittrapura || 02:20 || 02:21
|-
|-
| SEM || Sedam || 02:39 || 02:40
| SEM || Sedam || 02:39 || 02:40
|-
|-
| TDU || Tandur || 03:10 || 03:11
| TDU || Tanduru || 03:10 || 03:11
|-
|-
| VKB || Vikarabad Junction || 04:03 || 04:05
| VKB || Vikarabad Junction || 04:03 || 04:05
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| SKP || Shankarpalli || 04:25 || 04:26
| SKP || Shankarpalli || 04:25 || 04:26
|-
|-
| LPI || Lingampalli || 04:45 || 04:47
| LPI || Lingamapalli || 04:45 || 04:47
|-
|-
| SNF || Sanathnagar || 05:01 || 05:02
| SNF || Sanathnagar || 05:01 || 05:02
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==Traction==
==Traction==


It is hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Lallaguda|Lallaguda]]-based [[WAP-7]] electric locomotive from Tirupati till Secunderabad. From Secunderabad till Nizamabad it is hauled by a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Gooty|Gooty]]-based [[WDP-4D]] diesel locomotive and vice versa.
It is hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Lallaguda|Lallaguda Loco Shed]]-based [[WAP-7]] electric locomotive from Tirupati to Nizamabad and vice-versa .


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 09:22, 8 June 2025


Rayalaseema Express
Rayalaseema Express cruising through Cavalry Barracks
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
LocaleAndhra Pradesh, Karnataka & Telangana
First service2 October 1977; 48 years ago (1977-10-02)
Current operator(s)South Coast Railways
Route
StartTirupati (TPTY)
Stops35
EndNizamabad (NZB)
Distance travelled893 km (555 mi)
Average journey time16 hours 13 mins
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)12793 / 12794
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, AC 3 Tier Economy, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering,
E-catering
Observation facilitiesLarge windows[1]
Baggage facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gaugeBroad gauge (1,676 mm)
Operating speed55 km/h (34 mph) average with halts
Route map

The 12793 / 12794 Rayalaseema Express is a daily overnight Superfast Express train belonging to Indian Railways, that used to run between Tirupati and Hyderabad but is now extended up to Nizamabad Junction.[2]

Service[edit | edit source]

The train was numbered 17429 for Hyderabad to Tirupati journey[3] and 17430 for the return journey.[4] After 1 November 2017, the train has been converted into a superfast train under "Mission Raftaar" scheme of Indian Railways and extended up to Nizamabad with new numbers 12793 for Tirupati to Nizamabad journey and 12794 for the return.[5]

Nomenclature[edit | edit source]

The train is named after the region of Rayalaseema[6] in the state of Andhra Pradesh as it connects the Hindu pilgrimage center Tirupati with Nizamabad, and the Telangana state capital of Hyderabad covering all the four districts of Rayalaseema (Chittoor, Kadapa, Anantapur and Kurnool).

Time Table[edit | edit source]

Station Code Station name Arrival Departure
TPTY Tirupati --- 17:30
RU Renigunta Junction 17:44 17:45
KOU Koduru 18:23 18:25
RJP Razampeta 18:49 18:50
HX Kadapa Junction 19:38 19:40
YA Yerraguntla Junction 20:14 20:15
MOO Muddanuru 20:29 20:30
TU Tadipatri 21:14 21:15
GY Gooty Junction 21:59 22:00
GTL Guntakal Junction 22:25 22:30
AD Adoni 23:18 23:20
MALM Mantralayam Road 23:54 23:55
RC Raichur Junction 00:28 00:30
YG Yadagiri 01:24 01:25
CT Chittrapura 02:20 02:21
SEM Sedam 02:39 02:40
TDU Tanduru 03:10 03:11
VKB Vikarabad Junction 04:03 04:05
SKP Shankarpalli 04:25 04:26
LPI Lingamapalli 04:45 04:47
SNF Sanathnagar 05:01 05:02
BMT Begumpet 05:16 05:17
SC Secunderabad Junction 05:55 06:15
KMC Kamareddi 08:09 08:10
NZB Nizamabad Junction 09:25 ---

Traction[edit | edit source]

It is hauled by a Lallaguda Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Tirupati to Nizamabad and vice-versa .

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "SOUTH CENTRAL RAILWAY PRESS RELEASE". 10 October 2017. Retrieved 23 April 2018.
  2. ↑ "Rayalaseema Express to run up to Nizamabad from Nov. 1". www.thehindu.com. 6 July 2017. Retrieved 4 December 2017.
  3. ↑ "17429/Rayalaseema Express–Hyderabad Deccan Nampally/HYB to Tirupati Main/TPTY". India Rail Info. Retrieved 7 August 2015.
  4. ↑ "Rayalaseema Express/17430 Time Table/Schedule: Tirupati Main/TPTY to Hyderabad Deccan Nampally/HYB". India Rail Info. Retrieved 7 August 2015.
  5. ↑ "Rayalaseema Express extended to Nizamabad". The Hans India. 6 July 2017. Retrieved 4 December 2017.
  6. ↑ "[IRFCA] Indian Railways FAQ: Train Names". IRFCA. Retrieved 7 August 2015.


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