Jaipur–Secunderabad Express
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Jaipur–Secunderabad Express is an Express train belonging to North Western Railway zone of Indian Railways that run between Jaipur Junction and Secunderabad Junction in India.[1]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 3 March 2011 (as Special Train) 25 May 2013 (conversion into Express train) |
| Current operator(s) | North Western Railways |
| Route | |
| Termini | Jaipur Junction Secunderabad Junction |
| Stops | 30 |
| Distance travelled | 1,735 km (1,078 mi) |
| Average journey time | 33 hours 20 mins |
| Service frequency | Weekly |
| Train number(s) | 19713 / 19714 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 1 Tier, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper, General |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | Pantry car attached |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 140 km/h (87 mph) maximum, 52 km/h (32 mph), including halts |
Background
This train was Inaugurated on 3 March 2011, As a seasonal line running Secunderabad–Jaipur special train (No. 09735/36).[2] which was maintained under the South Central Railways. Later, it became quite popular for direct connectivity to Rajasthan from South India.[3]
On 25 May 2013, this Special train was converted into Express train with new numbered 19713 / 14 and became the fourth weekly train running between the Jaipur and Hyderabad corridor and also the rake maintenance was also transferred to North Western Railways.[4]
Service
The frequency of this train is weekly, it covers the distance of 1735 km with an average speed of 52 km/hr.[5]
Routes
This train passes through Sawai Madhopur Junction, Kota Junction, Nagda Junction, Bhopal Junction, Itarsi Junction, Amla Junction, Badnera Junction, Akola Junction, Purna Junction, Hazur Sahib Nanded & Nizamabad Junction on both sides.[6]
Traction
As this route is partly-electrified, a WAG-7 & WDM-3A based loco pulls the train to its destination on both sides.[7]
External links
- 19713 Jaipur – Secunderabad Express
- 19714 Secunderabad – Jaipur Express
References
- ^ South Central Railways, Retrieved 22 November 2019.
- ^ South Central Railways, Retrieved 22 November 2019
- ^ "SCR cancels trains". The Hindu. 2 July 2015. Retrieved 21 February 2020.
- ^ North Western Railways, Retrieved 22 November 2019.
- ^ North Western Railways, Retrieved 22 November 2019
- ^ "Multiple Trains' Movement Hit Due to Fire at Itarsi Station in MP". The New Indian Express. PTI. 17 June 2015. Retrieved 21 February 2020.
- ^ bhaskar.com, Retrieved 22 November 2019