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Simhapuri Express
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 Simhapuri express train board | |||||
| Overview | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service type | Express | ||||
| Locale | Andhra Pradesh & Telangana | ||||
| First service | 27 October 2005 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | South Central Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Start | Secunderabad (SC) | ||||
| Stops | 15 | ||||
| End | Gudur (GDR) | ||||
| Distance travelled | 643 km (400 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 10 hours 45 mins | ||||
| Service frequency | Daily | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | No | ||||
| Catering facilities | E-catering | ||||
| Observation facilities | Rake sharing with 17057/17058 Devagiri Express | ||||
| Baggage facilities | Available | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | ICF coaches | ||||
| Track gauge | Template:Railgauge | ||||
| Operating speed | 59 km/h (37 mph) average including halts | ||||
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The 12709 / 12710 Simhapuri Express is a Express train operated by South Central Railways of Indian Railways between Secunderabad and Gudur in Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh.
Route & Halts[edit]
The train runs from Secunderabad Junction via Kazipet Junction, Warangal, Khammam, Vijayawada Junction, Tenali Junction, Bapatla, Chirala, Ongole, Singarayakonda, Kavali, Bitragunta, Nellore, Vedayapalem to Gudur Junction
Traction[edit]
Both trains are hauled by a Lallaguda based WAP-7 locomotive from end to end.
Rake sharing[edit]
The train shares its rake with 17057/17058 Devagiri Express.
Rakes[edit]
Luggage/Brake Van – 2, General or II class – 3, AC III Tier – 2, AC II Tier – 2, First Class cum AC II Tier – 1 and Sleeper Class – 14.
