Andhra Pradesh Express
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The Andhra Pradesh Express is a superfast
South Central Railway
train which connects the Andhra Pradesh
state capital Hyderabad and the country's capital city New Delhi
. It operates daily, taking 27 hours to cover the distance while passing through the states of Andhra Pradesh
, Maharashtra
, Madhya Pradesh
, Uttar Pradesh
, Rajasthan and Haryana
.
As per the numbering of the Indian Railways, this train has been numbered 2723 for the Hyderabad - New Delhi run, and 2724 for the New Delhi - Hyderabad run. The train was first started by Madhu Dandavate
in 1976.
Originally covering the distance in a shade under 23 hrs in 1978, the passage of time has seen the running time being increased. When this train was introduced many of the important sections used to be single line territory almost 300 km in a total of 1670 km. The signalling in 1978 used to be semaphore. When introduced, the 14 coach train used to be hauled by a 2600 HP ALCO derived diesel locomotive - WDM2 nomenclature for Indian Railways. In 1981, the capacity was increased to 21 coaches with a double head of 2 ALCO (WDM2) derived locos with 5200 HP. This double headed power used to haul the train up and down the hilly sections (with 1:63 gradient) between ITARSI and NAGPUR - a distance of 300 km. The train originally had a fully equipped pantry car and a LIBRARY.
Today the train with 24 coaches (including 7 AC coaches) is hauled by electric locomotives (WAP 1 / WAP4 - 4000 HP, transformer tapping DC drives - feeding on 25 kV AC
) throughout the double line with modern concrete sleepers, the signalling is electronic, the drivers keep in touch with the route control on radio communication, but the running time keeps on going up.Now from April 26, 2010 the train is hauled by WAP7 from LALLAGUDA SHED throughout the journey. The other trains going to the cow belt region have been allocated WAP5 and WAP7 locos - traversing through not so hilly regions, but this train going mostly through 1:100 gradients.
Since its commissioning in 1978 to early 1990s there were just five stops in its journey - Jhansi
, Bhopal, Nagpur
, Balharshah and Kazipet
. Political opportunists have used this train to advance their agendas by adding a number of stops in order to please their constituents. Now the run time is more than 27 hours. Consequently, the quality of ride in this once prestigious train has deteriorated significantly. Train enthusiasts have long lamented over the decay in the overall experience of an Indian Railways travel experience.
After the introduction of 5 digit from IR number the new number of this train is 12723/12724
Superfast Mail/Express
Superfast Mail/Express trains are faster Express rail service of India with Superfast charge levied over Mail/Express charges. Superfast trains make small number of stops, unlike Mail/Express and hence cover the same distance in marginally lower time span, as compared to their counterparts...
South Central Railway
South Central Railway
The South Central Railway is one of the 16 railway zones in India. It is headquartered at Secunderabad and has the following divisions:# Secunderabad# Hyderabad# Guntakal # Vijayawada# Guntur# Nanded...
train which connects the Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
state capital Hyderabad and the country's capital city New Delhi
New Delhi
New Delhi is the capital city of India. It serves as the centre of the Government of India and the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. New Delhi is situated within the metropolis of Delhi. It is one of the nine districts of Delhi Union Territory. The total area of the city is...
. It operates daily, taking 27 hours to cover the distance while passing through the states of Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
, Maharashtra
Maharashtra
Maharashtra is a state located in India. It is the second most populous after Uttar Pradesh and third largest state by area in India...
, Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh , often called the Heart of India, is a state in central India. Its capital is Bhopal and Indore is the largest city....
, Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh abbreviation U.P. , is a state located in the northern part of India. With a population of over 200 million people, it is India's most populous state, as well as the world's most populous sub-national entity...
, Rajasthan and Haryana
Haryana
Haryana is a state in India. Historically, it has been a part of the Kuru region in North India. The name Haryana is found mentioned in the 12th century AD by the apabhramsha writer Vibudh Shridhar . It is bordered by Punjab and Himachal Pradesh to the north, and by Rajasthan to the west and south...
.
As per the numbering of the Indian Railways, this train has been numbered 2723 for the Hyderabad - New Delhi run, and 2724 for the New Delhi - Hyderabad run. The train was first started by Madhu Dandavate
Madhu Dandavate
Madhu Dandavate was an Indian politician.He was born in a Deshastha family. He was popularly known as an Economist....
in 1976.
Originally covering the distance in a shade under 23 hrs in 1978, the passage of time has seen the running time being increased. When this train was introduced many of the important sections used to be single line territory almost 300 km in a total of 1670 km. The signalling in 1978 used to be semaphore. When introduced, the 14 coach train used to be hauled by a 2600 HP ALCO derived diesel locomotive - WDM2 nomenclature for Indian Railways. In 1981, the capacity was increased to 21 coaches with a double head of 2 ALCO (WDM2) derived locos with 5200 HP. This double headed power used to haul the train up and down the hilly sections (with 1:63 gradient) between ITARSI and NAGPUR - a distance of 300 km. The train originally had a fully equipped pantry car and a LIBRARY.
Today the train with 24 coaches (including 7 AC coaches) is hauled by electric locomotives (WAP 1 / WAP4 - 4000 HP, transformer tapping DC drives - feeding on 25 kV AC
25 kV AC
The 25 kV Alternating current railway electrification system is commonly used in railways worldwide, especially for high-speed rail.-Overview:This electrification system is ideal for railways that cover long distances and/or carry heavy traffic...
) throughout the double line with modern concrete sleepers, the signalling is electronic, the drivers keep in touch with the route control on radio communication, but the running time keeps on going up.Now from April 26, 2010 the train is hauled by WAP7 from LALLAGUDA SHED throughout the journey. The other trains going to the cow belt region have been allocated WAP5 and WAP7 locos - traversing through not so hilly regions, but this train going mostly through 1:100 gradients.
Since its commissioning in 1978 to early 1990s there were just five stops in its journey - Jhansi
Jhansi
Jhansi Hindi:झाँसी, , Marathi: झाशी, is a historical city of India. Jhansi is the administrative headquarters of Jhansi District and Jhansi Division. The original walled city grew up around its stone fort, which crowns a neighboring rock. This district is on the bank of river Betwa.The National...
, Bhopal, Nagpur
Nagpur
Nāgpur is a city and winter capital of the state of Maharashtra, the largest city in central India and third largest city in Maharashtra after Mumbai and Pune...
, Balharshah and Kazipet
Kazipet
Kazipet is a town in Warangal district, Andhra Pradesh, India, one of the tri-cities of Warangal-Hanamakonda-Kazipet. It is known for its religious diversity, with a population composed of Hindus, Christians, Muslims, and that's about it...
. Political opportunists have used this train to advance their agendas by adding a number of stops in order to please their constituents. Now the run time is more than 27 hours. Consequently, the quality of ride in this once prestigious train has deteriorated significantly. Train enthusiasts have long lamented over the decay in the overall experience of an Indian Railways travel experience.
See also
- Andhra Pradesh Sampark Kranti ExpressAndhra Pradesh Sampark Kranti ExpressAndhra Pradesh Sampark Kranti Express is an South Central Railway train running from New Delhi to Tirupati. It is part of the Sampark Kranti Express series of trains, which link the Indian National Capital, New Delhi with the rest of the State Capitals, with very few stops in between...
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After the introduction of 5 digit from IR number the new number of this train is 12723/12724
See also
Andhra Pradesh Express- Dakshin Express