Telangana Express

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Telangana Superfast Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
LocaleTelangana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana & Delhi
First service3 October 1976; 48 years ago (1976-10-03)
Current operator(s)South Central Railways
Route
StartHyderabad Deccan Nampally (HYB)
Stops16
EndNew Delhi (NDLS)
Distance travelled1,677 km (1,042 mi)
Average journey time26 hours 10 minutes
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)12723 / 12724
On-board services
Class(es)AC first class ,AC two tier, AC three tier, Sleeper, Pantry, Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesAvailable
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed64 km/h (40 mph) average with halts
Route map

The 12723 / 12724 Telangana Express, formerly New Delhi–Hyderabad AP Express,[1] is a Superfast Express of South Central Railways that runs between Hyderabad, capital of Telangana and national capital of India, New Delhi. It starts from Hyderabad Deccan Nampally and terminates at New Delhi.

Route & Halts[edit]

Traction[edit]

Both trains are hauled by a Lallaguda based WAP 7 locomotive on it's entire journey.

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References[edit]

  1. "AP express to be renamed Telangana Express". 'The Hands India'. 17 July 2015.