Satavahana Express

The 12713 / 12714 Satavahana Express 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]

Satavahana Express
A WAP 7-hauled 12713 (BZA-SC) Satavahana Express speeding past Ghatkesar towards Secunderabad
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
LocaleAndhra Pradesh & Telangana
Current operator(s)South Coast Railways
Route
StartVijayawada Junction (BZA)
Stops8
EndSecunderabad Junction (SC)
Distance travelled351 km (218 mi)
Average journey time5 hrs 35 min
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)12713 / 12714
On-board services
Class(es)AC Chair Car, Second Sitting, Pantry, Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesPantry Car Available
On-board Catering
Baggage facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stockICF Coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed63 km/h (39 mph) average with halts
Route map

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 Guntur district in 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.

Route & Halts

The train runs from Secunderabad via Jangaon, Kazipet, Warangal, Kesamudram, Mahabubabad, Dornakal, Khammam, Madhira to Vijayawada.

Traction

It is hauled by a Lallaguda based WAP 7 locomotive from end to end.

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. 2 February 2012. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 15 May 2016.
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