Telangana Express
The 12723 / 12724 Telangana Express, (formerly New Delhi–Hyderabad AP Express),[1] is a Superfast Express of South Central Railways that runs between Hyderabad, capital of Telangana and national capital of India, New Delhi. It starts from Hyderabad Deccan Nampally and terminates at New Delhi.
| Overview | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast | ||||
| Locale | Telangana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana & Delhi | ||||
| First service | 3 October 1976 (As Andhra Pradesh Express) | ||||
| Current operator(s) | South Central Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | Hyderabad Deccan (HYB) New Delhi (NDLS) | ||||
| Stops | 16 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 1,677 km (1,042 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 25 hours 50 minutes | ||||
| Service frequency | Daily | ||||
| Train number(s) | 12723 / 12724 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC first class, AC two tier, AC three tier, Sleeper, Pantry, Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | Available | ||||
| Observation facilities | Large windows | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | LHB coach | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 65 km/h (40 mph) average with halts | ||||
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Coach composition
It runs with LHB coach. It has a total of 22 coaches.
Timings
The schedule is given below:-
| TELANGANA EXPRESS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12723 | Stations | 12724 | ||
| Arrival | Departure | Arrival | Departure | |
| ---- | 06:00 | Hyderabad Deccan | 17:00 | ---- |
| 06:20 | 06:25 | Secunderabad Junction | 15:55 | 16:00 |
| 08:03 | 08:05 | Kazipet Junction | 13:53 | 13:55 |
| 09:28 | 09:30 | Ramagundam | 12:31 | 12:32 |
| 09:45 | 09:46 | Manchiryal | 12:19 | 12:21 |
| 10:10 | 10:11 | Bellampalli | 12:03 | 12:05 |
| 10:38 | 10:40 | Sirpur Kaghaznagar | 11:38 | 11:39 |
| 12:00 | 12:10 | Balharshah Junction | 10:45 | 10:50 |
| 12:28 | 12:30 | Chandrapur | 09:36 | 09:38 |
| 15:20 | 15:25 | Nagpur Junction | 07:10 | 07:15 |
| 21:45 | 21:55 | Bhopal Junction | 01:15 | 01:25 |
| 01:15 | 01:24 | Jhansi Junction | 21:45 | 21:53 |
| 02:45 | 02:47 | Gwalior Junction | 19:58 | 20:00 |
| 04:25 | 04:27 | Agra Cantonment | 18:05 | 18:07 |
| 05:02 | 05:04 | Mathura Junction | 17:26 | 17:28 |
| 06:46 | 06:48 | Ballabhgarh | ---- | ---- |
| 07:15 | 07:17 | Hazrat Nizamuddin | --- | --- |
| 07:40 | ---- | New Delhi | ---- | 16:00 |
History
Until 1973 only two out of the four southern capitals had direct rail connectivity to the national capital. One is 15/16 Grand Trunk Express from Madras and another is 21/22 Southern Express (today's Dakshin Express) from Hyderabad since 1955. The New Train 123/124 Andhra Pradesh Express (Now Telangana Express) was introduced on October 3, 1976, from Secunderabad to New Delhi and inaugurated by Shri Madhu Dandavate who served as Minister of Railways. It was called as Blue Bullet due to its unique livery in Oxford Blue colour coaches with a gold band in 1976. After the Formation of Telangana State, Andhra Pradesh Express has been renamed as Telangana Express with effect from 15 November 2015. Telangana express was updated with brand new German design Linke-Hofmann-Busch coaches, replacing the ICF coach design CBC coaches from 15 July 2019.
Schedule and service
The train passes through the states of Telangana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Delhi.
As per the numbering of the Indian Railways, the train has been assigned the numbers 12723/12724, with 12723 being assigned for the Hyderabad (HYB) – New Delhi (NDLS) run and 12724 for the New Delhi (NDLS) – Hyderabad (HYB) run.
Traction
In both the directions the train is hauled by a Lallaguda based WAP 7 locomotive on its entire journey.
Gallery
Departing Jhansi Junction
Generator Car
45 Year celebration Board
First LHB Run
See also
References
- "AP express to be renamed Telangana Express". 'The Hands India'. 17 July 2015.