Hussainsagar Express
The 12701 / 12702 Hussainsagar Express (also spelled Hussain Sagar Express) is a very popular train operated by South Central Railway between Hyderabad and Mumbai. This Train then (7001/7002) was started on 17 October 1993 (from Hyderabad end and 18 October 1993 from Mumbai end) as a tri0weekly train between Bombay Victoria Terminus (VT) (Mumbai Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus) and Hyderabad and was soon made a daily train in 1994 by shifting it to the time and slot of the 2101/2102 Minar Express which used to run between Bombay VT and Secunderabad Junction. Currently, it operates as a daily superfast train with train No 12701/12702.
 Hussainsagar Express trainboard | |||||
| Overview | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast | ||||
| Locale | Telangana, Maharashtra | ||||
| First service | 1 October 1993 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | South Central Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Start | Hyderabad Deccan (HYB) | ||||
| Stops | 17 | ||||
| End | Mumbai CSMT (CSMT) | ||||
| Distance travelled | 790 km (491 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 13 hours 45 minutes | ||||
| Service frequency | Daily | ||||
| Train number(s) | 12701 / 12702 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | Sleeper, Air-conditioned and Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | On-board catering | ||||
| Observation facilities | Large windows in all carriages | ||||
| Baggage facilities | Below the seats | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | ICF coaches | ||||
| Track gauge | broad gauge | ||||
| Operating speed | 58 km/h average with halts | ||||
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EtymologyEdit
The train is named after the Hussain Sagar lake in Hyderabad, India built by Hussain Shah Wali in 1562, during the rule of Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah.[1]
The train was introduced as a replacement to the former Minar Express which operated between Secunderabad and Mumbai.
Train numberEdit
12701: Mumbai CST–Hyderabad Deccan Hussainsagar express
12702: Hyderabad Deccan–Mumbai CST Hussainsagar express
The train travels a distance of 429 miles (790 km) in 13 hours 45 minutes at an average speed of 58.7 km/h.
ScheduleEdit
- Runs daily in both directions
| Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Arrival station | Arrival time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12701 | CSMT | Mumbai CST | 9:50 PM | Hyderabad Deccan | 12:10 PM |
| 12702 | HYB | Hyderabad Deccan | 2:45 PM | Mumbai CST | 4:55 AM |
CompositionEdit
12701 Hussainsagar Express ENG-SLR-GEN-S10-S9-S8-S7-S6-S5-S4-S3-S2-S1-B2-B1-A1-HA1-GEN-SLR[2]
12702 Hussainsagar Express ENG-SLR-GEN-A1-B1-B2-B3-S1-S2-S3-S4-S5-S6-S7-S8-S9-S10-GEN-SLR[3]
The train has a rake-sharing arrangement (RSA) with the Hyderabad Mumbai Express.
LocomotiveEdit
The Hussainsagar Express used to be hauled by WCM locomotive and later by WCAM-3 or WCG-2 locomotive of Kalyan shed between CSTM and Pune. After the start of DC to AC conversion of Pune to Kalyan stretch it was hauled by a single WDM-3A diesel locomotive from SCR's Diesel Loco Shed, Kazipet.
From mid 2013 onwards the loco links have been changed and it is now being hauled by Central Railway's Kalyan shed WDM-3A or WDM-3D or WDP-4D locomotive for its entire journey between Hyderabad and Mumbai CSMT. However, with increase in the length of electrification between the entire section, it is now hauled by a Kalyan-based WAP-7 with a WDP-4D locomotive piggybacking between Daund and Wadi.
GalleryEdit
12702 Hussainsagar Express – Coach S1
Hussainsagar Express – Coach B1
The diesel locomotive WDM-3A with Hussainsagar Express
DestinationsEdit
| S.No | Station Name | Station Code |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hyderabad Deccan | HYB |
| 2 | Begumpet | BMT |
| 3 | Vikarabad Jn. | VKB |
| 4 | Tandur | TDU |
| 5 | Sedam | SEM |
| 6 | Malkhaid Road | MQR |
| 7 | Chittapur | CT |
| 8 | Wadi | WADI |
| 9 | Shahabad | SDB |
| 10 | Gulbarga | GR |
| 11 | Ganagapur Road | GUR |
| 12 | Solapur Jn. | SUR |
| 13 | Kurduvadi | KWV |
| 14 | Pune Jn. | PUNE |
| 15 | Kalyan Jn. | KYN |
| 16 | Dadar | DR |
| 17 | Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus | CSMT |
See alsoEdit
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ Indian Railways Fan Club Association (16 April 2007). "Train Nomenclature". Indian Railways Fan Club Association. Retrieved 21 February 2008.
- ↑ http://indiarailinfo.com/train/667?
- ↑ http://indiarailinfo.com/train/667?