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| name = Janmabhoomi Express | | name = Janmabhoomi Express | ||
| image= | | image= | ||
| type = [[Express trains in India|Express]] | | type = [[Express trains in India|Superfast Express]] | ||
| locale = [[Andhra Pradesh]] & [[Telangana]] | | locale = [[Andhra Pradesh]] & [[Telangana]] | ||
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2007|07|01}} | | first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2007|07|01}} | ||
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| operator = [[South Coast Railway zone|South Coast Railways]] | | operator = [[South Coast Railway zone|South Coast Railways]] | ||
| ridership = | | ridership = | ||
| start = | | start = {{stnlnk|Lingampalli}} (LPI) | ||
| stops = 19 | | stops = 19 | ||
| end = | | end = {{stnlnk|Visakhapatnam}} (VSKP) | ||
| distance = {{convert|710|km|abbr=on}} | | distance = {{convert|710|km|abbr=on}} | ||
| journeytime = 12 hours 30 minutes | | journeytime = 12 hours 30 minutes | ||
| frequency = Daily | | frequency = Daily | ||
| class = 2nd Seating, AC Chair Car, General Unreserved | | class = 2nd Seating, AC 3 tier economy,AC Chair Car, General Unreserved | ||
| seating = Yes | | seating = Yes | ||
| sleeping = | | sleeping = Yes ( 3E ) | ||
| autorack = | | autorack = | ||
| catering = On-board | | catering = On-board catering | ||
| observation = | | observation = Large windows | ||
| entertainment = | | entertainment = none | ||
| baggage = | | baggage = | ||
| otherfacilities = Below the seats | | otherfacilities = Below the seats | ||
| stock = [[ | | stock = [[LHB coach]] | ||
| gauge = {{ | | gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm}} | ||
| el = | | el = | ||
| trainnumber = 12805 / 12806 | | trainnumber = 12805 / 12806 | ||
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[[ | The 12805 / 12806 '''Janmabhoomi Express''' is an [[Inter-city rail|InterCity]] service of [[Indian Railways]] that travels from [[Secunderabad railway station|Lingampalli]] to [[Visakhapatnam Junction|Visakhapatnam]]. It was first introduced between Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada Jn. It was later extended up to Tenali Jn and then the [[Nagarjuna Express]] (Secunderabad–{{stnlnk|Tenali Junction}}–Secunderabad) was cancelled and thus made the Visakhapatnam–Secunderabad Janmabhoomi Express via Tenali Junction, and now it is extended from Secunderabad Junction to [[Lingampally railway station|Lingampalli]]. It is an express service that travels in [[Andhra Pradesh]] and [[Telangana]]. The train travels at an average speed of 55 km/h and uses a WAP-7 from Lingampalli to Tenali Jn . An extra locomotive is attached at Guntur jn at the back to reduce loco reversal time at tenali jn. It is classified as an [[SUPERFAST trains in India|Express]] in the [[Indian Railways#Types of passenger trains|Indian Railways classification list]]. | ||
Janmabhoomi has 24 coaches, of which 8 are unreserved, 2 are luggage cum baggage coaches, 11 Non AC chair car [[Indian Railways#Classes of service|second class coaches and 3 AC chair car]]. Daily one train will start at Visakhapatnam and one train will start from Lingampalli station. At Lingampalli will start by 6:15 a.m. and it will reach Visakhapatnam by 19:40 p.m. and train from Visakhapatnam will start by 6:15 a.m. and it will reach Lingampalli by 19:40 p.m. | |||
Janmabhoomi has 24 | |||
==Coaches== | ==Coaches== | ||
Janmabhoomi has | Janmabhoomi Express has 22 coaches, of which 6 are Unreserved General Coaches, 11 [[Indian Railways#Classes of service|second class (2nd Seating)]] coaches, 1 [[Indian Railways#Classes of service|AC Chair Car]] coach, 2 [[Indian Railways#Classes of service|AC 3-Tier Economy]] coaches along with 1 EoG and 1 SLR coach. It was upgraded to LHB coaches on 23 February 2023. | ||
== | ==Traction== | ||
Earlier it was hauled by [[WDP-4D]] of [[Diesel Loco Shed, Gooty|Gooty Shed]] from Secunderabad Junction to Tenali Junction because the Secunderabad Junction–{{stnlnk|Guntur Junction}} route was not electrified and [[Indian locomotive class WAP-4|WAP-4]] of [[Electric Loco Shed, Erode|Erode Shed]] from Tenali Junction to Visakhapatnam. | |||
Currently the route is electrified and it is hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Lallaguda|Lallaguda Loco Shed]]-based [[WAP-7]] or [[Electric Loco Shed, Vijayawada|Vijayawada Loco Shed]] based [[WAP-4]] electric locomotive on its entire journey. | |||
Shed | |||
To avoid time consumption at Tenali Junction for loco reversal, this train will be attached with [[Electric Loco Shed, Vijayawada|Vijayawada Loco Shed]] based [[WAP-4]] or [[WAP-7]] at rear side and runs as push-pull mode between [[Guntur Junction]] and [[Vijayawada Junction]] and Vice versa. | |||
== Statistics == | == Statistics == | ||
This is a day intercity express. It has only second seating and chair car which can be reserved. there is no pantry car for this train. This train stops at [[Ramannapeta|Ramannapet]], | This is a day intercity express. It has only second seating and chair car which can be reserved. A 3rd AC economy coach was added in July 2023. there is no pantry car for this train. This train stops at [[Charlapalli]], [[Ramannapeta|Ramannapet]], {{stnlnk|Nalgonda}}, {{stnlnk|Miryalaguda}}, [[Nadikudi railway station|Nadikude Jn]], [[Piduguralla]], [[Sattenapalle railway station|Sattenapalli]], [[Guntur Junction railway station|Guntur Jn]], {{stnlnk|Tenali Junction}}, [[Vijayawada Junction railway station|Vijayawada Jn]], {{stnlnk|Nuzvid}}, {{stnlnk|Eluru}}, {{stnlnk|Tadepalligudem}}, {{stnlnk|Rajahmundry}}, [[Samalkot Junction railway station|Samalkota Jn]], {{stnlnk|Annavaram}}, [[Tuni railway station, Andhra Pradesh|Tuni]], [[Yelamanchili]], [[Anakapalle railway station|Anakapalli]], {{stnlnk|Duvvada}}. | ||
== Other lines == | == Other lines == | ||
Janmabhoomi Express is a popular train to take but can be very busy. Alternatives include the [[Godavari Express]] , [[ | Janmabhoomi Express is a popular train to take but can be very busy. Alternatives include the [[Hyderabad–Visakhapatnam Godavari Express]], [[Visakhapatnam–Hazur Sahib Nanded Superfast Express]] and the [[Konark Express]] (which stops at Visakhapatnam, but usually follows the normal route of Konark which is [[Mumbai]] to [[Bhubaneswar]]). The [[Secunderabad–Visakhapatnam Duronto Express]] is also an option as is the [[Visakhapatnam–Secunderabad Garib Rath Express]]. Duronto is faster but does not have full accommodations; Garib Rath is slower but has full accommodations. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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* [[South Central Railway Zone]] | * [[South Central Railway Zone]] | ||
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| Overview | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast Express | ||||
| Locale | Andhra Pradesh & Telangana | ||||
| First service | 1 July 2007 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | South Coast Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Start | Lingampalli (LPI) | ||||
| Stops | 19 | ||||
| End | Visakhapatnam (VSKP) | ||||
| Distance travelled | 710 km (440 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 12 hours 30 minutes | ||||
| Service frequency | Daily | ||||
| Train number(s) | 12805 / 12806 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | 2nd Seating, AC 3 tier economy,AC Chair Car, General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes ( 3E ) | ||||
| Catering facilities | On-board catering | ||||
| Observation facilities | Large windows | ||||
| Entertainment facilities | none | ||||
| Other facilities | Below the seats | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | LHB coach | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 55 km/h (34 mph) average with halts | ||||
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The 12805 / 12806 Janmabhoomi Express is an InterCity service of Indian Railways that travels from Lingampalli to Visakhapatnam. It was first introduced between Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada Jn. It was later extended up to Tenali Jn and then the Nagarjuna Express (Secunderabad–Tenali Junction–Secunderabad) was cancelled and thus made the Visakhapatnam–Secunderabad Janmabhoomi Express via Tenali Junction, and now it is extended from Secunderabad Junction to Lingampalli. It is an express service that travels in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The train travels at an average speed of 55 km/h and uses a WAP-7 from Lingampalli to Tenali Jn . An extra locomotive is attached at Guntur jn at the back to reduce loco reversal time at tenali jn. It is classified as an Express in the Indian Railways classification list.
Janmabhoomi has 24 coaches, of which 8 are unreserved, 2 are luggage cum baggage coaches, 11 Non AC chair car second class coaches and 3 AC chair car. Daily one train will start at Visakhapatnam and one train will start from Lingampalli station. At Lingampalli will start by 6:15 a.m. and it will reach Visakhapatnam by 19:40 p.m. and train from Visakhapatnam will start by 6:15 a.m. and it will reach Lingampalli by 19:40 p.m.
Coaches[edit | edit source]
Janmabhoomi Express has 22 coaches, of which 6 are Unreserved General Coaches, 11 second class (2nd Seating) coaches, 1 AC Chair Car coach, 2 AC 3-Tier Economy coaches along with 1 EoG and 1 SLR coach. It was upgraded to LHB coaches on 23 February 2023.
Traction[edit | edit source]
Earlier it was hauled by WDP-4D of Gooty Shed from Secunderabad Junction to Tenali Junction because the Secunderabad Junction–Guntur Junction route was not electrified and WAP-4 of Erode Shed from Tenali Junction to Visakhapatnam.
Currently the route is electrified and it is hauled by a Lallaguda Loco Shed-based WAP-7 or Vijayawada Loco Shed based WAP-4 electric locomotive on its entire journey.
To avoid time consumption at Tenali Junction for loco reversal, this train will be attached with Vijayawada Loco Shed based WAP-4 or WAP-7 at rear side and runs as push-pull mode between Guntur Junction and Vijayawada Junction and Vice versa.
Statistics[edit | edit source]
This is a day intercity express. It has only second seating and chair car which can be reserved. A 3rd AC economy coach was added in July 2023. there is no pantry car for this train. This train stops at Charlapalli, Ramannapet, Nalgonda, Miryalaguda, Nadikude Jn, Piduguralla, Sattenapalli, Guntur Jn, Tenali Junction, Vijayawada Jn, Nuzvid, Eluru, Tadepalligudem, Rajahmundry, Samalkota Jn, Annavaram, Tuni, Yelamanchili, Anakapalli, Duvvada.
Other lines[edit | edit source]
Janmabhoomi Express is a popular train to take but can be very busy. Alternatives include the Hyderabad–Visakhapatnam Godavari Express, Visakhapatnam–Hazur Sahib Nanded Superfast Express and the Konark Express (which stops at Visakhapatnam, but usually follows the normal route of Konark which is Mumbai to Bhubaneswar). The Secunderabad–Visakhapatnam Duronto Express is also an option as is the Visakhapatnam–Secunderabad Garib Rath Express. Duronto is faster but does not have full accommodations; Garib Rath is slower but has full accommodations.
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- "12805/Janmabhoomi Express". India Rail Info.