Hubballi–Secunderabad Express

{{Short description|Train in India}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2018}}

{{Use Indian English|date=May 2018}}

{{Infobox rail service

| name = Hubballi–Secunderabad Express

| image = (Hubballi_-_Secunderabad)_Express_at_Lingampalli_02.jpg

| image_width = 290px

| caption = (Secunderabad–Hubballi) Express at Lingampally

| type = Express

| locale =

| first =

| last =

| operator = South Western Railway zone

| ridership =

| start = {{stnlnk|Hubballi Junction}} (UBL)

| stops = 20

| end = {{stnlnk|Secunderabad Junction}} (SC)

| distance = {{convert|662|km|0|abbr=on}}

| journey time = 14h 55m

| frequency = Daily {{efn|Runs seven days in a week for every direction.}}

| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved

| seating = No

| sleeping = Yes

| autorack =

| catering = On-board catering
E-catering

| observation = ICF coach

| entertainment = No

| baggage = No

| other facilities= Below the seats

| stock = 2

| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}

| electrification =

| trainnumber = 17320/17319

| speed = {{convert|44|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, including halts

| map = 300px

| map_state =

}}

The Hubballi–Secunderabad Express is an Express train belonging to South Western Railway zone{{Cite web | url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/22428 | title=17319/Hubballi–Secunderabad Express (via Vijayapura) – Hubballi to Secunderabad SWR/South Western Zone – Railway Enquiry}} that runs between {{stnlnk|Hubballi Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Secunderabad Junction}} in India. It is currently being operated with 17320/17319 train numbers on a daily basis.[http://www.scr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,5,268&dcd=8873&did=149361526138962FFD05FF057ABB936DFD42A14B0F2DE.web91 Diversion of Trains due to Derailment on Wadi-Solapur Section of Central Railway][http://www.railnews.in/duronto-express-derailment-trains-cancelleddivertedshort-terminated-on-scr/ Trains cancelled, diverted ][http://www.swr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=1376&id=0,4,268 Continuation of experimental stoppages]

Service

The 17319/Hubballi–Secunderabad Express has an average speed of 44 km/h and covers 662 km in 14h 55m. The 17320/Secunderabad–Hubballi Express has an average speed of 42 km/h and covers 662 km in 15h 50m.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

  • {{stnlnk|Hubballi Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Gadag Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Badami}}
  • {{stnlnk|Bagalkot}}
  • {{stnlnk|Vijayapura}}
  • {{stnlnk|Hotgi Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Ganagapur Road}}
  • {{stnlnk|Gulbarga}}
  • {{stnlnk|Wadi Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Chittapur}}
  • {{stnlnk|Sedam}}
  • {{stnlnk|Tandur}}
  • {{stnlnk|Vikarabad}}
  • {{stnlnk|Begumpet}}
  • {{stnlnk|Secunderabad Junction}}

Coach composition

The train has standard ICF rakes with a maximum speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 16 coaches:

  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 1 AC III Tier
  • 6 Sleeper coaches
  • 6 General Unreserved
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Krishnarajapuram Loco Shed based WDM-3A or WDP-4B or WDG-4 or WDP-4D diesel locomotive from Hubballi to Secunderabad and vice versa.

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 17317/17318 Hubballi–Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express.

Direction reversal

The train reverses its direction 2 times:

  • {{stnlnk|Gadag Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Hotgi Junction}}

See also

Notes

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