Aurangabad–Hazur Sahib Nanded Express
17619 / 20 Aurangabad Hazur Sahib Nanded Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways South Central Railway zone that runs between Aurangabad and Hazur Sahib Nanded in India.[1]
| Overview | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service type | Express | ||||
| First service | 19 January 2015 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | South Central Railway zone | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | Aurangabad Hazur Sahib Nanded | ||||
| Stops | 6 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 236 km (147 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 24 hours 7 mins | ||||
| Service frequency | Weekly | ||||
| Train number(s) | 17619 / 17620 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class & General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | No | ||||
| Observation facilities | Rake Sharing with 17621 / 17622 Aurangabad–Renigunta Express & 12767 / 12768 Hazur Sahib Nanded–Santragachi Express | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | Standard Indian Railways coaches | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 42 km/h (26 mph) | ||||
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Service edit
It operates as train number 17619 from Aurangabad to Hazur Sahib Nanded and as train number 17620 in the reverse direction, serving the state of Maharashtra. The train covers the distance of 236 km (147 mi) in 5 hours 37 mins approximately at a speed of (42 km/h (26 mph)).[2]
Coaches edit
The 17619 / 20 Aurangabad–Hazur Sahib Nanded Express has one AC 3-tier, six sleeper class, six general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches. It doesn't carry a pantry car.
As with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Rake sharing edit
12767 / 68 – Hazur Sahib Nanded–Santragachi Express
Routeing edit
The 17619 / 20 Aurangabad–Hazur Sahib Nanded Express runs from Aurangabad via Jalna, Parbhani Junction, Purna Junction to Hazur Sahib Nanded.
Traction edit
As this route is fully electrified, a Vijayawada-based electric WAP-4 pulls the train to its destination.
References edit
- ^ "Shri Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu, Hon'ble Minister of Railways Flags off Secunderabad–Visakhapatnam AC Weekly Express and H S Nanded – Aurangabad Weekly Express". South Central Railways. 19 January 2015. Retrieved 6 January 2019.
- ^ "SCR to introduce two new Express Trains as announced in Railway Budget – 2014". South Central Railway. 14 January 2015. Retrieved 6 January 2019.
External links edit
- 17619 Aurangabad Hazur Sahib Nanded Express at India Rail Info
- 17620 Hazur Sahib Nanded Aurangabad Express at India Rail Info