Hyderabad–Vasco da Gama Express is an express train service connecting Hyderabad in Telangana, India with Vasco da Gama, Goa, India.
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Service type | Express train | ||||
Status | Operating | ||||
Locale | Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka & Goa | ||||
First service | 29 December 2016; 5 years ago (2016-12-29) | ||||
Current operator(s) | South Central Railway zone | ||||
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Termini | Hyderabad Deccan (HYB) Vasco da Gama (VSG) | ||||
Stops | 22 | ||||
Distance travelled | 823 km (511 mi) | ||||
Average journey time | 20 Hours | ||||
Service frequency | Weekly | ||||
Train number(s) | 17021 / 17022 | ||||
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Class(es) | 2A, 3A, SL, SLR and UR / GS | ||||
Disabled access | ![]() | ||||
Seating arrangements | Corridor coach (unreserved) | ||||
Sleeping arrangements | Couchette car (reserved) | ||||
Auto-rack arrangements | No | ||||
Catering facilities | No | ||||
Observation facilities | Windows in all carriages | ||||
Entertainment facilities | No | ||||
Baggage facilities | Overhead racks Baggage carriage | ||||
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Rolling stock | Bogie: One AC 2-Tier (A1) One AC 3-Tier (BV1) Three II SL (SV) Three UR / GS Two SLR | ||||
Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
Electrification | 25 kV AC, 50 Hz | ||||
Operating speed | 41 kilometres per hour (25 mph) | ||||
Track owner(s) | South Central Railway zone | ||||
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This train had its inaugural run on 29 December 2016[1] and regular run commenced from 5 January 2017.[2]
The train has 10 coaches comprising one AC 2-tier (A1), one AC 3-tier (BV1), three Second Class sleepers (SV), three general compartments (unreserved) and two luggage rakes.[lower-alpha 1]
Loco | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
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![]() | SLR | GS | A1 | BV1 | SV1 | SV2 | SV3 | GS | GS | SLR |
The 17021 / 22 Hyderabad–Vasco da Gama Express runs from Hyderabad via Mahbubnagar railway station, Kurnool City railway station, Dhone Junction railway station, Guntakal Junction, Bellary Junction railway station, Hospet Junction, Gadag Junction railway station, Hubli Junction, Londa Junction, and Castle Rock, Sanverdam, Madgoan.
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