Chennai–Hyderabad Superfast Express
The Hyderabad Superfast Express is a Superfast Express in India which runs between Hyderabad and Chennai Central. It was introduced on 1 April 1965. This train is named after the Hyderabad city. The Southern Railway (SR) of the Indian Railways administers this train & the train shares its rakes with 22649/22650 Yercaud Express.
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast Express |
| Locale | Telangana, Andhra Pradesh & Tamil Nadu |
| First service | 1-4-1965 |
| Current operator(s) | Southern Railway (SR) |
| Route | |
| Termini | Hyderabad Chennai Central |
| Stops | 20 |
| Distance travelled | 714.6666666667 km (444.0732787190 mi) |
| Average journey time | 13 hours |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 12604 / 12603 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | 1 AC First Class, 2 Two-tier AC, 2 Three-tier AC, 13 Sleeper class, 3 General, 2 SLR |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | Pantry car |
| Technical | |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 55 km/h (34 mph) average with halts |
Numbering
Train number 12604 runs from Hyderabad to Chennai Central while 12603 runs from Chennai Central to Hyderabad.[1]
Route
The 12604 starts from Hyderabad at 16:50 hours and reaches Chennai Central at 05:55 hours the following day. Similarly the 12603 leaves Chennai Central at 16:45 hours and reaches Hyderabad at 05:45 hours the following day. The train runs via Sullurpeta, Naidupeta, Gudur, Nellore, Kavali, Ongole, Chirala, Bapatla, Nidubrolu, Tenali, Guntur, Sattenapalle, Piduguralla, Nadikudi Jn, Miryalaguda, Nallagonda and Secunderabad
Classes
The 23-coach composition contains– 1 AC First Class, 2 Two-tier AC, 2 Three-tier AC, 13 Sleeper class, 3 General, 2 SLR
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See also
References
- telang, Kamlesh. "12603/MGR Chennai Central - Hyderabad SF Express (PT) - MGR Chennai to Secunderabad SR/Southern Zone - Railway Enquiry". indiarailinfo.com. Retrieved 13 June 2023.