Satavahana Express
Satavahana Express (12713/12714) also known as Swethavahana Express is an Intercity Express operated between Vijayawada and Secunderabad.[1] The Vijayawada Division of South Coast Railways of Indian Railways administers this train. The train covers 351 kilometres (218 mi) in just 5 hours and 35 minutes.[2]
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![]() A WAP 7-hauled 12713 (BZA-SC) Satavahana Express speeding past Ghatkesar towards Secunderabad | |||||
Overview | |||||
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Service type | Superfast Express | ||||
Locale | Andhra Pradesh, Telangana | ||||
First service | Secunderabad Jn | ||||
Last service | Bejawada | ||||
Current operator(s) | South Coast 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 | Sometimes | ||||
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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Services
The Electrical catering facility is available in the train giving access to the passenger to have the food online ordered delivered at their respective seats. Good quality Mysuru Wedaa, and Mashallah Bonda are served along with Starbucks Coffee, Iced Honey Peach Tea and Cake.
Etymology
The train is called Satavahana in honour of the Satavahana Dynasty which ruled areas of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The train is also known as Swethavahana Express by the local Hyderabadis meaning the White Vehicle (Swan), due to the White WAP 7 locomotive from Lallaguda Electric Loco Shed hauling this train. An early morning departure from Bejawada and reaching Secundrabad in the afternoon. The local people have to be extremely precautionary and careful while boarding The Swethavahana Express, as it also has rake sharing with Thunga Badhara Express. Thunga in Thamizh means A Good Sleep.
Halting stations
The train halts at Jangaon 'Kazipet, Warangal, Kesamudram, Mahabubabad, Dornakal, Khammam and Madhira.
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.