Satavahana Express

Satavahana Express
శాతవాహన ఎక్స్‌ప్రెస్
A WAP 7-hauled 12713 (BZA-SC) Satavahana Express speeding past Ghatkesar towards Secunderabad
Overview
Service type Superfast Express
Locale Andhra Pradesh, Telangana
Current operator(s) South Central Railways
Route
Start Vijayawada Junction
End 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
On-board services
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
Route map

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

  1. ↑ "Train Name Index" (PDF). Portal of Indian Railways. p. 13. Retrieved 31 May 2017.
  2. ↑ "Satavahana passengers spend tense moments". The Hindu. 2012-02-02. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2016-05-15.
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