Satavahana Express
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_Sathavahana_Express_at_Ghatkesar.jpg) A WAP 7-hauled 12713 (BZA-SC) Satavahana Express speeding past Ghatkesar towards Secunderabad | |||||
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| Service type | Superfast Express | ||||
| Locale | Andhra Pradesh, Telangana | ||||
| Current operator(s) | South Central Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | Vijayawada Junction Secunderabad Junction | ||||
| Distance travelled | 351 km (218 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 5 hrs 35 min for both upwards and downwards journey | ||||
| Service frequency | Daily | ||||
| Train number(s) | 12713 / 12714 | ||||
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| Class(es) | AC Chair Car, Second Sitting, Pantry, Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | No | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 62.87 km/h (39.07 mph) average with halts | ||||
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Satavahana Express (12713/12714) is an Intercity Express operated between Vijayawada and Secunderabad.[1] The Vijayawada Division of South Central Railways of Indian Railways administers this train. The train covers 351 kilometres (218 mi) in just 5 hours and 35 minutes.[2]
Services
The Ecatering facilty is available in the train giving access to the passenger to have the food online ordered delivered at their respective seats.
Etymology
The train is called Satavahana in honour of the Satavahana Dynasty which ruled areas of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
Halting stations
The train halts at Kazipet, Warangal, Kesamudram, Mahabubabad, Dornakal, Khammam and Madhira.
See also
References
- ^ "Train Name Index" (PDF). Portal of Indian Railways. p. 13. Retrieved 31 May 2017.
- ^ "Satavahana passengers spend tense moments". The Hindu. 2 February 2012. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 15 May 2016.
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