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{{short description|Superfast express train in India}}
{{short description|Train in India}}
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{{Infobox rail service
{{Infobox rail service
| name=Palnadu Express
| name=Palnadu Express
| image= Palnadu SF (24187313683).jpg
| image = Palnadu SF (24187313683).jpg
| type = [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast Express]]
| type = [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast Express]]
| locale = [[Andhra Pradesh]] & [[Telangana]]
| locale = [[Andhra Pradesh]] & [[Telangana]]
| first = 16-8-1998
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|1998|08|16}}
| last =
| last =
| operator = [[South Central Railway Zone|South Central Railways]]
| operator = [[South Central Railway Zone|South Central Railway]]
| ridership =
| ridership =
| start = [[Guntur railway station|Guntur]]
| start = [[Guntur railway station|Guntur]] (GNT)
| stops = 13
| stops = 13
| end = [[Vikarabad]]
| end = [[Vikarabad railway station|Vikarabad]] (VKB)
| distance = {{convert|354|km|abbr=on}}
| distance = {{convert|354|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 6 hours 15 minutes
| journeytime = 6 hours 15 minutes
| frequency = Daily
| frequency = Daily
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| sleeping = No
| sleeping = No
| autorack =
| autorack =
| catering = Yes
| catering = On-board catering, <br/> E-catering
| observation =  
| observation =  
| entertainment =  
| entertainment =  
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| gauge = {{RailGauge|1676mm}}
| gauge = {{RailGauge|1676mm}}
| el =  
| el =  
| train number = 12747 / 12748
| trainnumber = 12747 / 12748
| speed = {{convert|57|km/h|abbr=on}} average with halts
| speed = {{convert|57|km/h|abbr=on}} average with halts
| map = [[File:Palnadu Express (GNT-VKB) Route map.jpg|250px|]]
| map = [[File:Palnadu Express (GNT-VKB) Route map.jpg|250px|]]
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The '''Palnadu Express''' is a prestigious train between Guntur And Hyderabad City [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast express train]] in [[India]] which runs between [[Guntur railway station|Guntur]] in [[Andhra Pradesh]] and [[Vikarabad]] in [[Telangana]]. It was introduced on 16 August 1998. This train is named after the [[Palnadu|Palnadu region]] in [[Guntur district]] of [[Andhra Pradesh]]. It is the first train in the division to be equipped with foldable wheelchair and ramp for the [[Disability|differently-abled]] passengers.
The '''Palnadu Express''' is a [[Superfast Express trains in India|superfast express train]] in [[India]] which runs between [[Guntur railway station|Guntur]] in [[Andhra Pradesh]] and [[Vikarabad]] in [[Telangana]]. It was introduced on 16 August 1998. This train is named after the [[Palnadu|Palnadu region]] in [[Guntur district|erstwhile Guntur district]] of [[Andhra Pradesh]]. It is the first train in the division to be equipped with foldable wheelchair and ramp for the [[Disability|differently-abled]] passengers.


== Rake Sharing ==
== Rake sharing ==
This train shares its rake with [[Simhadri Express]].
This train shares its rake with [[Simhadri Express]].


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This train stops at [[Sattenapalle railway station|Sattenapalli]], [[Piduguralla]], [[Nadikudi railway station|Nadikude Jn]], Vishnupuram, [[Miryalaguda railway station|Miryalaguda]], [[Nalgonda railway station|Nalgonda]], [[Chityal, Nalgonda district|Chityala]], [[Nagireddypally|Nagireddipalli]], [[Secunderabad Junction railway station|Secunderabad Jn]], [[Begumpet railway station|Begumpet]], [[Sanathnagar]], [[Lingampally railway station|Lingampalli]], [[Shankarpalli railway station|Shankarpalli]].
This train stops at [[Sattenapalle railway station|Sattenapalli]], [[Piduguralla]], [[Nadikudi railway station|Nadikude Jn]], Vishnupuram, [[Miryalaguda railway station|Miryalaguda]], [[Nalgonda railway station|Nalgonda]], [[Chityal, Nalgonda district|Chityala]], [[Nagireddypally|Nagireddipalli]], [[Secunderabad Junction railway station|Secunderabad Jn]], [[Begumpet railway station|Begumpet]], [[Sanathnagar]], [[Lingampally railway station|Lingampalli]], [[Shankarpalli railway station|Shankarpalli]].


==Amenities==
== Coach composition ==
The 21 coach composition contains– 1 AC Chair Car, 4 Chair car Sitting, 14 General,2 SLR <br>
It runs with ICF coaches (Green indicating Electric locomotive, Yellow indicating colour of the general coaches, pink indicating reserved coaches and blue indicating AC coaches) <br>
Coach Composition from Guntur to Vikarabad as 12747
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Coach Composition from Vikarabad to Guntur as 12748 <br>
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==Traction==
it was hauled by [[Kazipet]]-based [[WDM-3A]] twins or [[WDP-4]] on entire journey
 
== Amenities ==
In January 2020, it became the first disabled friendly train in India. It is equipped with foldable ramps, that allow pushing of the wheelchairs into the coaches and wheelchairs themselves help passengers with disability to navigate through the coach aisle.<ref>{{cite news |title=Hyderabad: Palnadu Express, first disabled-friendly train |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/140118/hyderabad-palnadu-express-first-disabled-friendly-train.html |access-date=25 October 2020 |work=Deccan Chronicle |date=14 January 2018 |language=en}}</ref>
In January 2020, it became the first disabled friendly train in India. It is equipped with foldable ramps, that allow pushing of the wheelchairs into the coaches and wheelchairs themselves help passengers with disability to navigate through the coach aisle.<ref>{{cite news |title=Hyderabad: Palnadu Express, first disabled-friendly train |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/140118/hyderabad-palnadu-express-first-disabled-friendly-train.html |access-date=25 October 2020 |work=Deccan Chronicle |date=14 January 2018 |language=en}}</ref>


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[[Category:Rail transport in Telangana]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Telangana]]
[[Category:Express trains in India]]
[[Category:Express trains in India]]


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Latest revision as of 04:46, 2 March 2026


Palnadu Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast Express
LocaleAndhra Pradesh & Telangana
First service16 August 1998; 27 years ago (1998-08-16)
Current operator(s)South Central Railway
Route
StartGuntur (GNT)
Stops13
EndVikarabad (VKB)
Distance travelled354 km (220 mi)
Average journey time6 hours 15 minutes
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)12747 / 12748
On-board services
Class(es)2 AC Chair Car,3 Second Class Sitting,10 General,2 SLR
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering,
E-catering
Other facilitiesStarting from 18 January, the Guntur-Vikarabad Palnadu Express will be nations first train to be equipped with foldable ramp and wheelchair for differently-abled passengers
Technical
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed57 km/h (35 mph) average with halts
Route map

The Palnadu Express is a superfast express train in India which runs between Guntur in Andhra Pradesh and Vikarabad in Telangana. It was introduced on 16 August 1998. This train is named after the Palnadu region in erstwhile Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh. It is the first train in the division to be equipped with foldable wheelchair and ramp for the differently-abled passengers.

Rake sharing[edit | edit source]

This train shares its rake with Simhadri Express.

Route and halts[edit | edit source]

This train stops at Sattenapalli, Piduguralla, Nadikude Jn, Vishnupuram, Miryalaguda, Nalgonda, Chityala, Nagireddipalli, Secunderabad Jn, Begumpet, Sanathnagar, Lingampalli, Shankarpalli.

Coach composition[edit | edit source]

The 21 coach composition contains– 1 AC Chair Car, 4 Chair car Sitting, 14 General,2 SLR
It runs with ICF coaches (Green indicating Electric locomotive, Yellow indicating colour of the general coaches, pink indicating reserved coaches and blue indicating AC coaches)
Coach Composition from Guntur to Vikarabad as 12747

Loco 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
SLR UR UR UR UR UR UR UR UR UR UR D4 D3 D2 D1 C1 UR UR UR UR SLR

Coach Composition from Vikarabad to Guntur as 12748

Loco 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
SLR UR UR UR UR C1 D1 D2 D3 D4 UR UR UR UR UR UR UR UR UR UR SLR

Traction[edit | edit source]

it was hauled by Kazipet-based WDM-3A twins or WDP-4 on entire journey

Amenities[edit | edit source]

In January 2020, it became the first disabled friendly train in India. It is equipped with foldable ramps, that allow pushing of the wheelchairs into the coaches and wheelchairs themselves help passengers with disability to navigate through the coach aisle.[1]

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Hyderabad: Palnadu Express, first disabled-friendly train". Deccan Chronicle. 14 January 2018. Retrieved 25 October 2020.
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