Simhapuri Express

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

Simhapuri Express

Overview
Service type	Superfast
Locale	Andhra Pradesh & Telangana
First service	27 October 2005; 19 years ago (2005-10-27)
Current operator(s)	South Central Railway
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 first, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Economy, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangements	Yes
Sleeping arrangements	Yes
Catering facilities	E-catering
Observation facilities	Rake sharing with 12703 / 12704 Falaknuma Express
Baggage facilities	Available
Other facilities	Below the seats
Technical
Rolling stock	LHB coach
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 Gudur Junction.

Timetable

12710 Secunderabad Jn.-Gudur Jn.		Simhapuri Express timetable			12709 Gudur Jn.-Secunderabad Jn.
Arrival	Departure	Station name	Station code	Distance (km)	Arrival	Departure
--:--	22:05	Secunderabad Jn	SC	0	05:40	--:--
23:49	23:50	Kazipet Jn	KZJ	131.7	02:22	02:30
00:09	00:10	Warangal	WL	141.9	02:10	02:12
00:59	01:00	Mahbubabad	MABD	202	01:13	01:15
01:34	01:35	Khammam	KMT	249.4	00:32	00:35
03:20	03:30	Vijayawada Jn	BZA	348.5	23:00	23:10
03:59	04:00	Tenali Jn	TEL	380	22:18	22:20
04:34	04:35	Bapatla	BPP	422.5	21:28	21:30
04:49	04:50	Chirala	CLX	437.6	21:28	21:30
05:23	05:25	Ongole	OGL	487	20:48	20:50
05:44	05:45	Singarayakonda	SKM	515.1	20:18	20:20
06:13	06:15	Kavali	KVZ	553	19:53	19:55
06:34	06:35	Bitragunta	BTTR	569.4	19:38	19:40
07:08	07:10	Nellore	NLR	603.7	19:08	19:10
07:18	07:20	Vedayapalem	VDE	611	18:58	19:00
08:55	--:--	Gudur Jn	GDR	642.1	--:--	18:40

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Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 12704/12704 Falaknuma Express.

Coach composition

The train is consists of 22 LHB coaches;

• 1 AC First
• 2 AC Two Tier
• 6 AC Three Tiers Economy
• 6 Sleeper classes
• 1 Pantry car (remains Locked)
• 4 General (unreserved)
• 1 Generator
• 1 Seating (Disabled/Ladies) cum Luggage Rakes.

As is customary with most other train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways, depending on demand.

Loco	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22
	EOG	GEN	GEN	H1	A1	A2	M1	M2	M3	M4	M5	M6	PC	S1	S2	S3	S4	S5	S6	GEN	GEN	SLR

Traction

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