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Satavahana Express (Train No: 12713/12714) is a daily Superfast Intercity Express train that runs between Vijayawada Junction in Andhra Pradesh and Secunderabad Junction in Telangana. This train belongs to Vijayawada Division of South Central Railway Zone.
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 A WAP-7-hauled 12713 (BZA-SC) Satavahana Express speeding past Ghatkesar towards Secunderabad | |||||
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| Service type | Superfast Express | ||||
| Locale | Andhra Pradesh & Telangana | ||||
| First service | 1 July 1992 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | South Central Railway Zone | ||||
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| Termini | Vijayawada Junction (BZA) Secunderabad Junction (SC) | ||||
| Stops | 7 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 349 km (217 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 5 hours 30 mins for 12713; 5 hours 50 mins for 12714 | ||||
| Service frequency | Daily | ||||
| Train number(s) | 12713/12714 | ||||
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| Class(es) | AC Chair Car (CC), Second Class Seating (2S), General Coaches (UR) | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | No | ||||
| Catering facilities | Pantry Car & On-board Catering | ||||
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| Rolling stock | ICF (CBC) Coaches | ||||
| Track gauge | Broad Gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 63 km/h (39 mph) average with halts | ||||
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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 vada, and Masala 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 Vijayawada and reaching Secundrabad in the afternoon.
Route and Halts
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Traction
It is hauled by a Lallaguda-based WAP-7 locomotive from end to end.
See also
- List of named passenger trains in India
References
External links
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