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{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2015}} | {{Use dmy dates|date=September 2015}} | ||
{{Use Indian English|date=September 2015}} | {{Use Indian English|date=September 2015}} | ||
{{More citations needed|date=March 2011}} | {{More citations needed|date=March 2011}} | ||
{{Infobox rail service | {{Infobox rail service | ||
| box_width | | box_width = 25em | ||
| name | | name = Secunderabad–Danapur Superfast Express | ||
| logo | | logo = Ministry of Railways India.svg | ||
| | | image = | ||
| type | | caption = | ||
| status | | type = [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast]] | ||
| locale | | status = | ||
| first | | locale = [[Telangana]], [[Maharashtra]], [[Madhya Pradesh]], [[Uttar Pradesh]] & [[Bihar]] | ||
| last | | first = | ||
| operator | | last = | ||
| operator = [[South Central Railway zone|South Central Railway]] | |||
| ridership | | ridership = | ||
| start = {{stnlnk|Danapur}} (DNR) | | start = {{stnlnk|Danapur}} (DNR) | ||
| stops | | stops = 26 | ||
| end = {{stnlnk|Secunderabad | | end = {{stnlnk|Secunderabad}} (SC) | ||
| distance | | distance = {{convert|1829|km|0|abbr=on}} | ||
| journeytime = 33 hours | | journeytime = 33 hours 15 minutes | ||
| frequency | | frequency = Daily | ||
| trainnumber = 12791 / 12792 | | trainnumber = 12791 / 12792 | ||
| class | | class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved | ||
| access | | access = | ||
| seating | | seating = Yes | ||
| sleeping | | sleeping = Yes | ||
| autorack | | autorack = | ||
| catering | | catering = Available | ||
| observation = Large windows | | observation = Large windows | ||
| entertainment= | | entertainment = | ||
| baggage | | baggage = Available | ||
| otherfacilities= | | otherfacilities = Below the seats | ||
| stock | | stock = [[LHB coach]] | ||
| gauge | | gauge = [[Broad Gauge]] | ||
| el = | |||
| el | | speed = {{convert|65|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts. | ||
| speed | | map = [[File:Manikarnika Express (SC - PNBE) Express Route map.jpg|250px|Secunderabad Express (Secunderabad–Danapur) SF Express route map]] | ||
| map =[[File:Manikarnika Express (SC - PNBE) Express Route map.jpg| | |||
}} | }} | ||
The '''Secunderabad–Danapur Superfast Express''' is a daily train operated by [[Indian Railways]] between {{stnlnk|Secunderabad}} and {{stnlnk|Danapur}} via {{stnlnk|Varanasi Junction}}. Secunderabad–Danapur Express was earlier known as '''Manikarnika Express''' and '''Patna Express''' | The 12791 / 12792 '''Secunderabad–Danapur Superfast Express''' is a daily train operated by [[Indian Railways]] between {{stnlnk|Secunderabad}} and {{stnlnk|Danapur}} via {{stnlnk|Varanasi Junction}}. Secunderabad–Danapur Express was earlier known as '''Manikarnika Express''' and '''Patna Express.''' | ||
It is the highest earning train of Indian railways | |||
==Name== | ==Name== | ||
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A demand of new train between Hyderabad and Varanasi had been approved by Indian Railways and a new train between "7091" Secunderabad–Varanasi Express and "7092" Varanasi–Secunderabad Express was flagged off as biweekly in 1987. Consequently, the same coaches and rake composition is used as "7089" Cochin–Varanasi Express via Tirupati and "7090" Varanasi–Tirupati Express via Tirupati by cancelling "7489" and "7490" numbering. | A demand of new train between Hyderabad and Varanasi had been approved by Indian Railways and a new train between "7091" Secunderabad–Varanasi Express and "7092" Varanasi–Secunderabad Express was flagged off as biweekly in 1987. Consequently, the same coaches and rake composition is used as "7089" Cochin–Varanasi Express via Tirupati and "7090" Varanasi–Tirupati Express via Tirupati by cancelling "7489" and "7490" numbering. | ||
==Route== | ==Route & halts== | ||
*'''{{stnlnk|Secunderabad}}''' | *'''{{stnlnk|Secunderabad}}''' | ||
*[[Kazipet | *[[Kazipet]] | ||
*[[Peddapalli | *[[Peddapalli]] | ||
*[[Ramagundam]] | *[[Ramagundam]] | ||
*[[Mancherial]] | *[[Mancherial]] | ||
*[[Bellampally]] | *[[Bellampally]] | ||
*[[Balharshah | *[[Balharshah railway station|Balharshah]] | ||
*[[Chandrapur]] | *[[Chandrapur]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Sewagram]] | ||
*[[Nagpur | *[[Nagpur]] | ||
*[[Katol]] | *[[Katol]] | ||
*[[Betul, Madhya Pradesh|Betul]] | *[[Betul, Madhya Pradesh|Betul]] | ||
*{{stnlnk|Ghoradongri}} | *{{stnlnk|Ghoradongri}} | ||
* | *{{stnlnk|Itarsi Junction}} | ||
*{{stnlnk|Jabalpur Junction}} | *{{stnlnk|Jabalpur Junction}} | ||
*[[Katni]] | *[[Katni]] | ||
*[[Satna]] | *[[Satna]] | ||
* | *{{stnlnk|Prayagraj Junction}} | ||
*[[Gyanpur|Gyanpur Road]] | *[[Gyanpur|Gyanpur Road]] | ||
* | *{{stnlnk|Varanasi Junction}} | ||
* | *[[Mughalsarai Junction|Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhaya Junction]] | ||
*[[Dildarnagar | *[[Dildarnagar]] | ||
*[[Buxar]] | *[[Buxar]] | ||
*[[Ara Junction]] | *[[Ara Junction railway station|Ara]] | ||
*'''[[Danapur railway station]]''' | *'''[[Danapur railway station]]''' | ||
==Traction== | ==Traction== | ||
It is now hauled by [[Electric Loco Shed, Lallaguda]]-based [[WAP-7]] throughout the journey. | earlier was [[WDP-4]] diesel locomotive. It is now hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Lallaguda|Lallaguda Loco Shed]]-based [[WAP-7]] electric locomotive throughout the journey. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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| Overview | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast | ||||
| Locale | Telangana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh & Bihar | ||||
| Current operator(s) | South Central Railway | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Start | Danapur (DNR) | ||||
| Stops | 26 | ||||
| End | Secunderabad (SC) | ||||
| Distance travelled | 1,829 km (1,136 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 33 hours 15 minutes | ||||
| Service frequency | Daily | ||||
| Train number(s) | 12791 / 12792 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | Available | ||||
| Observation facilities | Large windows | ||||
| Baggage facilities | Available | ||||
| Other facilities | Below the seats | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | LHB coach | ||||
| Track gauge | Broad Gauge | ||||
| Operating speed | 65 km/h (40 mph) average including halts. | ||||
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The 12791 / 12792 Secunderabad–Danapur Superfast Express is a daily train operated by Indian Railways between Secunderabad and Danapur via Varanasi Junction. Secunderabad–Danapur Express was earlier known as Manikarnika Express and Patna Express.
It is the highest earning train of Indian railways
Name[edit | edit source]
The train was initially running between Secunderabad and Varanasi and in 2004 as weekly with numbering 7091 and 7092. The train was extended to Patna during Nitish Kumar's regime. The train served Andhra Pradesh pilgrims to visit Varanasi and Ayodhya and Sarnath near Varanasi. The train gets its name from one of the famous Ghats of Varanasi, i.e. Manikarnika Ghat.
This train served historically as second alternative to visit North India after 12721UP/12722Dn Dakshin Express and 12723UP/12724DN Telangana Express along with other trains like 12590UP/12589DN Gorakhpur–Secunderabad Express and Bangalore Express.
Secunderabad Express will stop at Ara Junction from 10 September 2015.[1]
Historical significance[edit | edit source]
The train was introduced long back in 1985 as a biweekly train between Tirupati and Varanasi with a typical numbering of "7489 Tirupati–Varanas Express" and "7490 Varanasi–Tirupati Express" with slip coach service of two sleeper coaches between Hyderabad and Varanasi with amalgamation/bifurcation at Kazipet Junction with Dakshin Express. Though the train gained importance, due to some political and administration influences, it got extended to Cochin Harbour Terminus and with the reduction of frequency from biweekly to weekly, via Tirupati through Renigunta Junction.
A demand of new train between Hyderabad and Varanasi had been approved by Indian Railways and a new train between "7091" Secunderabad–Varanasi Express and "7092" Varanasi–Secunderabad Express was flagged off as biweekly in 1987. Consequently, the same coaches and rake composition is used as "7089" Cochin–Varanasi Express via Tirupati and "7090" Varanasi–Tirupati Express via Tirupati by cancelling "7489" and "7490" numbering.
Route & halts[edit | edit source]
- Secunderabad
- Kazipet
- Peddapalli
- Ramagundam
- Mancherial
- Bellampally
- Balharshah
- Chandrapur
- Sewagram
- Nagpur
- Katol
- Betul
- Ghoradongri
- Itarsi Junction
- Jabalpur Junction
- Katni
- Satna
- Prayagraj Junction
- Gyanpur Road
- Varanasi Junction
- Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhaya Junction
- Dildarnagar
- Buxar
- Ara
- Danapur railway station
Traction[edit | edit source]
earlier was WDP-4 diesel locomotive. It is now hauled by a Lallaguda Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive throughout the journey.