Narasapur–Nagarsol Express (via Warangal)

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Nagarsol Narsapur SUPERFAST Express (via Warangal)
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
LocaleTelangana, Andhra Pradesh & Maharashtra
Current operator(s)South Central Railway zone
Route
TerminiNarasapuram
Nagarsol
Stops20
Distance travelled1,085 km (674 mi)
Average journey time19 hours 45 mins
Service frequencyFive days in a week
Train number(s)12787 / 12788
On-board services
Class(es)AC First Class, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class & General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesNo pantry car attached
Technical
Rolling stockStandard Indian Railways coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed54 km/h (34 mph)
Route map

12787 / 88 Narasapuram–Nagarsol SUPERFAST Express is a Express train belonging to Indian Railways South Central Railway zone that runs between Narasapuram and Nagarsol in India.[1]

Service[edit]

It operates as train number 12787 from Narasapuram to Nagarsol and as train number 12788 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana & Maharashtra. The train covers the distance of 1,085 km (674 mi) in 19 hours 45 mins approximately at a speed of (54 km/h (34 mph)).[2]</ref>

Coaches[edit]

The 12787 / 88 Narasapuram–Nagarsol superfast Express has one AC First Class, one AC 2-tier, two AC 3-tier, 13 sleeper class, two general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches. It doesn't carry a pantry car.

As with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Routeing[edit]

The 12787/ 88 Narasapuram Nagarsol superfast Express runs from Narasapuram via Bhimavaram Town, Vijayawada Junction, Warangal, Kazipet Junction, Secunderabad Junction, Nizamabad Junction, Hazur Sahib Nanded, Parbhani Junction, Aurangabad to Nagarsol.

Traction[edit]

As this route is partially electrified, a [[Electric Loco Shed Vijayawada Based WAP4, Electric Loco Shed Lallaguda Based WAP7 Pull's From Secunderabad To Narasapur and Loco Reversel At Vijayawada Junction and Diesel Loco Shed, Gooty|Gooty]]-based diesel WDP-4D loco pulls the train from Nagarsol to Secunderabad [clarification needed]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Work on doubling of tracks between Parbhani, Mirkhel affects 11 trains". The Times of India. 23 May 2017. Retrieved 22 May 2019.
  2. ^ "Travel in comfort 'n' style". The Hindu. 23 February 2016. Retrieved 22 May 2019.

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