Overview | |||||
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Service type | Superfast Express | ||||
Locale | Andhra Pradesh & Telangana | ||||
First service | 20 June 2016 | ||||
Current operator(s) | South Central Railway | ||||
Route | |||||
Termini | Vijayawada (BZA) Lingampalli (LPI) | ||||
Stops | 5 | ||||
Distance travelled | 336 km (209 mi) | ||||
Average journey time | 05 hours 50 minutes | ||||
Service frequency | Daily | ||||
Train number(s) | 12795 / 12796 | ||||
On-board services | |||||
Class(es) | AC Chair Car, Second Class Seating, General Unreserved | ||||
Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
Sleeping arrangements | No | ||||
Auto-rack arrangements | Overhead racks | ||||
Catering facilities | On-board catering, E-catering | ||||
Observation facilities | Large windows | ||||
Baggage facilities | Available | ||||
Other facilities | Below the seats | ||||
Technical | |||||
Rolling stock | LHB coach | ||||
Track gauge | Broad Gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
Operating speed | 58 km/h (36 mph) average with halts. | ||||
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