Telangana Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
LocaleTelangana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana & Delhi
First service3 October 1976 (1976-10-03) (As Andhra Pradesh Express)
Current operator(s)South Central Railways
Route
TerminiHyderabad Deccan (HYB)
New Delhi (NDLS)
Stops16
Distance travelled1,677 km (1,042 mi)
Average journey time25 hours 50 minutes
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)12723 / 12724
On-board services
Class(es)AC first class, AC two tier, AC three tier, Sleeper, Pantry, Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesAvailable
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed65 km/h (40 mph) average with halts
Route map
Telangana Express Route Map
Telangana Express Route Map

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.

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.

See also

References

  1. "AP express to be renamed Telangana Express". The Hands India. 17 July 2015.
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