Classes
The 23-coach composition contains– 1 AC First Class, 2 Two-tier AC, 3 Three-tier AC, 12 Sleeper class, 3 General, 2 SLR
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast Express |
| Locale | Telangana, Andhra Pradesh & Tamil Nadu |
| First service | 1 April 1965 |
| Current operator(s) | Southern Railway |
| Route | |
| Termini | Charlapalli (CHZ) MGR Chennai Central (MAS) |
| Stops | 19 |
| Distance travelled | 694 km (431 mi) |
| Average journey time | 12 hours |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 12603 / 12604 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC First Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | E-catering |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Other facilities | Below the seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | ICF coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 55 km/h (34 mph) average including halts. |
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Train number 12604 runs from Charlapalli to Chennai Central while 12603 runs from Chennai Central to Charlapalli. [1]
The 12604 starts from Charlapalli at 17:25 hours and reaches Chennai Central at 05:40 hours the following day. Similarly the 12603 leaves Chennai Central at 16:45 hours and reaches Charlapalli at 05:10 hours the following day. The train runs via Sullurpeta, Naidupeta, Gudur, Nellore, Kavali, Singarayakonda, Ongole, Chirala, Bapatla, Nidubrolu, Tenali, Guntur, Sattenapalle, Piduguralla, Nadikudi Jn, Miryalaguda and Nallagonda
The train is generally hauled by WAP-4 or WAP 7 from Hyderabad to Chennai Central.
The 23-coach composition contains– 1 AC First Class, 2 Two-tier AC, 3 Three-tier AC, 12 Sleeper class, 3 General, 2 SLR
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