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The 12709 / 12710 Simhapuri Express is a Express train operated by South Central Railways of Indian Railways between Secunderabad and Gudur in Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh.

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Simhapuri Express

Simhapuri express train board
Overview
Service type	Express
Locale	Andhra Pradesh & Telangana
First service	27 October 2005; 16 years ago (2005-10-27)
Current operator(s)	South Central Railways
Route
Termini	Secunderabad (SC) Gudur (GDR)
Stops	15
Distance travelled	643 km (400 mi)
Average journey time	10 hours 45 mins
Service frequency	Daily
Train number(s)	12709 / 12710
On-board services
Class(es)	AC 1 Tier, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangements	Yes
Sleeping arrangements	Yes
Catering facilities	E-catering
Observation facilities	Rake sharing with 17057/17058 Devagiri Express
Baggage facilities	Available
Technical
Rolling stock	ICF coaches
Track gauge	1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed	59 km/h (37 mph) average including halts
Route map

Route & Halts

The train runs from Secunderabad Junction via Kazipet Junction, Warangal, Khammam, Vijayawada Junction, Tenali Junction, Bapatla, Chirala, Ongole, Singarayakonda, Kavali, Bitragunta, Nellore, Vedayapalem to Gudur Junction

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Lallaguda based WAP-7 locomotive from end to end.

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 17057/17058 Devagiri Express.

Rakes

Luggage/Brake Van – 2, General or II class – 3, AC III Tier – 2, AC II Tier – 2, First Class cum AC II Tier – 1 and Sleeper Class – 14.

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