Simhapuri Express
{{short description|Passenger train in India}}
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{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2016}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2016}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Simhapuri Express
| image =File:Simhapuri SF express.jpg
| image_width =
| caption =
| type = Superfast
| status =
| locale = Andhra Pradesh & Telangana
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2005|10|27}}
| last =
| operator = South Central Railway
| ridership =
| start = {{stnlnk|Secunderabad}} (SC)
| stops = 15
| end = {{stnlnk|Gudur}} (GDR)
| distance = {{convert|643|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 10 hours 45 mins
| frequency = Daily
| class = AC first, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Economy, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
| access =
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering = E-catering
| observation = Rake sharing with 12703 / 12704 Falaknuma Express
| entertainment=
| baggage = Available
| otherfacilities = Below the seats
| stock = LHB coach
| gauge = {{railgauge|1676mm}}
| trainnumber = 12709 / 12710
| el =
| speed = {{convert|59|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts
| map = 300px
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}}
The 12709 / 12710 Simhapuri Express is an express train operated by South Central Railways of Indian Railways between Secunderabad and Gudur in Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh.
Route & Halts
The train runs from Secunderabad Junction via {{stnlnk|Kazipet Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Warangal}}, {{stnlnk|Khammam}}, {{stnlnk|Vijayawada Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Tenali Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Bapatla}}, {{stnlnk|Chirala}}, {{stnlnk|Ongole}}, {{stnlnk|Singarayakonda}}, {{stnlnk|Kavali}}, {{stnlnk|Bitragunta}}, {{stnlnk|Nellore}}, {{stnlnk|Vedayapalem}} Gudur Junction.
Timetable
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| colspan="2"| 12710 | colspan="3"| Simhapuri Express timetable | colspan="2"| 12709 | ||||||
style="background:gold;"| Arrival | style="background:gold;"| Departure | style="background:gold;"| Station name | style="background:gold;"| Station code | style="background:gold;"| Distance (km) | style="background:gold;"| Arrival | style="background:gold;"| Departure |
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--:-- | 22:05 | Secunderabad Jn | SC | 0 | 05:40| | |
-:-- | ||||||
23:49 | 23:50 | Kazipet Jn | KZJ | 131.7 | 02:22 | 02:30 |
00:09 | 00:10 | Warangal | WL | 141.9 | 02:10 | 02:12 |
00:59 | 01:00 | Mahbubabad | MABD | 202 | 01:13 | 01:15 |
01:34 | 01:35 | Khammam | KMT | 249.4 | 00:32 | 00:35 |
03:20 | 03:30 | Vijayawada Jn | BZA | 348.5 | 23:00 | 23:10 |
03:59 | 04:00 | Tenali Jn | TEL | 380 | 22:18 | 22:20 |
04:34 | 04:35 | Bapatla | BPP | 422.5 | 21:28 | 21:30 |
04:49 | 04:50 | Chirala | CLX | 437.6 | 21:28 | 21:30 |
05:23 | 05:25 | Ongole | OGL | 487 | 20:48 | 20:50 |
05:44 | 05:45 | Singarayakonda | SKM | 515.1 | 20:18 | 20:20 |
06:13 | 06:15 | Kavali | KVZ | 553 | 19:53 | 19:55 |
06:34 | 06:35 | Bitragunta | BTTR | 569.4 | 19:38 | 19:40 |
07:08 | 07:10 | Nellore | NLR | 603.7 | 19:08 | 19:10 |
07:18 | 07:20 | Vedayapalem | VDE | 611 | 18:58 | 19:00 |
08:55 | | ||||||
-:-- | Gudur Jn | GDR | 642.1 | --:-- | 18:40 |
https://www.indianrail.gov.in/enquiry/SCHEDULE/TrainSchedule.html?locale=en
Rake sharing
The train shares its rake with 12704/12704 Falaknuma Express.
Coach composition
The train is consists of 22 LHB coaches;
- 1 AC First
- 2 AC Two Tier
- 6 AC Three Tiers Economy
- 6 Sleeper classes
- 1 Pantry car (remains Locked)
- 4 General (unreserved)
- 1 Generator
- 1 Seating (Disabled/Ladies) cum Luggage Rakes.
As is customary with most other train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways, depending on demand.
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Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Lallaguda Loco Shed based WAP-7 electric locomotive from end to end.