Haripriya Express
{{short description|Train in India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2014}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2014}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Haripriya Express
| image=Tpty Bound Haripriya Express.jpg
| caption = Haripriya Express entering {{stnlnk|Cuddapah}}
| type = Express
| first = 23 September 1998
| last =
| operator = South Central Railways
| start = {{stnlnk|Tirupati}}
| stops = 30
| end = Shri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus
| distance = {{convert|905|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 19 hours 35 mins as 17415 Tirupati–Chattrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus Haripriya Express, 21 hours 15 mins as 17416 Chattrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus–Tirupati Haripriya Express
| frequency = Daily
| class = AC First Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering = No
| observation =
| entertainment =
| baggage =
| other facilities=
| stock = LHB coaches
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| el =
| trainnumber = 17415 / 17416
| speed = {{convert|110|km/h|0|abbr=on}} maximum
{{convert|44.33|km/h|0|abbr=on}} including halts.
| map = 290px
| map_state =
}}
The 17415 / 16 Haripriya Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways – South Central Railway zone that runs between {{stnlnk|Tirupati}} and Shri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus, Kolhapur in India.
It operates as train number 17415 from Tirupati to Shri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus and as train number 17416 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Maharashtra. It is named after goddess Mahalakshmi who is the consort of Venkateshwara in Tirupati and also goddess Mahalakshmi of Kolhapur
Coaches
The 17415 / 16 Haripriya Express has 1 AC First Class, 2 AC 2 tier, 3 AC 3 tier economy, 9 Sleeper class, 4 General Unreserved and 1 SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) coaches. It does not carry a pantry car.
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service
The 17415 Haripriya Express covers the distance of {{convert|904|km|0|abbr=on}} in 19 hours 5 mins (47.57 km/h) from Tirupati to Shri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus and in 19 hours 40 mins as 17416 Haripriya Express (46.12 km/h) from Shri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus to Tirupati.
Routeing
The 17415 / 16 Haripriya Express runs from Tirupati via {{stnlnk|Cuddapah}},
{{stnlnk|Gooty Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Guntakal Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Bellary Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Hosapete Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Gadag Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Hubli Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Dharwad}}, {{stnlnk|Londa Junction}}, Belagavi, {{stnlnk|Miraj Junction}} to Shri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus.
It reverses direction of travel at Miraj Junction.
Traction
Rake sharing
It shares its rake with the 17411 / 12 Mahalaxmi Express.
See also
References
{{reflist}}
- {{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/belgaum-safai-karamcharis-block-haripriya-express/article1965817.ece|title=Belgaum safai karamcharis block Haripriya Express|work=The Hindu|date=11 December 2007 |accessdate=2014-08-06}}
- {{cite web|url=http://railwayslocopilots.blogspot.in/2012/08/derailment-of-haripriya-express.html|title=Railways Loco Pilots: Derailment of Haripriya Express|publisher=railwayslocopilots.blogspot.in|accessdate=2014-08-06}}
External links
- {{cite web|url=http://www.indianrail.gov.in|title=Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry|publisher=indianrail.gov.in|accessdate=2014-04-05}}
- {{cite web|url=http://www.irfca.org|title=[IRFCA] Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet.|publisher=IRFCA|accessdate=2014-04-05}}
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Category:Transport in Tirupati
Category:Transport in Kolhapur
Category:Railway services introduced in 1998
Category:Named passenger trains of India
Category:Rail transport in Maharashtra
Category:Rail transport in Karnataka