Hyderabad–Sirpur Kaghaznagar Intercity Express

The 17011 / 12 Intercity Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways South Central Railway zone that runs between Hyderabad Deccan and Sirpur Kaghaznagar in India.

Hyderabad–Sirpur Kaghaznagar Intercity Express
A WDG3A Loco with stationed Sirpur Kaghaznagar Intercity Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service25 June 2013 (2013-06-25)
Current operator(s)South Central Railway zone
Route
StartHyderabad Deccan
Stops11
EndSirpur Kaghaznagar
Distance travelled244 km (152 mi)
Average journey time5 hours 07 mins
Service frequencydaily
Train number(s)17011 / 17012
On-board services
Class(es)general unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesNo
Observation facilitiesRake Sharing with 17009 / 17010 Bidar – Hyderabad Intercity Express & 17027 / 17028 Hundry Express
Technical
Rolling stockStandard Indian Railways Coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed47.5 km/h (30 mph)
Route map

It operates as train number 17011 from Hyderabad Deccan to Sirpur Kaghaznagar and as train number 17012 in the reverse direction serving the states of Telangana.[1]

History

This train was run as Hyderabad - Belampalli Intercity Express, and was later extended to Sirpur Kaghaznagar.[2]

Coaches

The 17011 / 12 Intercity Express has 18 general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches.

Service

This service covers the distance of 244 km (152 mi) in 5 hours 40 mins (51 kilometres per hour (32 mph)).

Routing

The 17011 / 12 Intercity Express runs from Hyderabad Deccan via Secunderabad Junction, Kazipet Junction to Sirpur Kaghaznagar.

Traction

As the route is electrified, a Lallaguda based WAP-7 electric locomotive pulls the train to its destination.

  • Kaghaznagar Intercity Express at Hyderabad
  • Nameboard of Belampalli Hyderabad Intercity Express
  • Intercity Express at Necklace Road Station
  • Kaghaznagar Intercity Express at Aler with a WAP7 Loco
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References
  1. "South Central Railway announces 12 new trains". The Times of India. 30 June 2013. Retrieved 19 May 2018.
  2. , South Central Railway, 30 January 2014
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