Simhapuri Express
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The Simhapuri Express (Hindi
Hindi
Standard Hindi, or more precisely Modern Standard Hindi, also known as Manak Hindi , High Hindi, Nagari Hindi, and Literary Hindi, is a standardized and sanskritized register of the Hindustani language derived from the Khariboli dialect of Delhi...

:-सिम्हपुरि एक्स प्रेस) is a train operated by South Central Railways of Indian Railways
Indian Railways
Indian Railways , abbreviated as IR , is a departmental undertaking of Government of India, which owns and operates most of India's rail transport. It is overseen by the Ministry of Railways of the Government of India....

 between Secunderabad
Secunderabad
Secunderabad popularly known as the twin city of Hyderabad is located in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh north of Hyderabad. Named after Sikandar Jah, the third Nizam of the Asaf Jahi dynasty, Secunderabad was founded in 1806 AD as a British cantonment...

(సికిందరాబాద్) and Gudur
Gudur
Gudur is third largest town and municipality,in Nellore District in the state of Andhra Pradesh. In India, Gudur is the largest division in Nellore and a very old municipality. The mica belt around Gudur is considered the 2nd largest in the country. The mica deposits are located in a 1000sq.km...

( గూడూరు), a town in Nellore
Nellore
Nellore , is a city and headquarters of Potti Sri Ramulu Nellore District, formerly Nellore district.And in the state of Andhra Pradesh. Ancient name of Nellore was "Vikrama Simhapuri"....

 District 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...

. The train is introduced in 2006 railway budget of India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...

. The train was initially commissioned to Vijayawada
Vijayawada
Vijayawada is the third largest city in Andhra Pradesh, India, located on the banks of the Krishna River and bounded by the Indrakiladri Hills on the West and the Budameru River on the North. The city is located in the Krishna District, about from the state capital Hyderabad.Vijayawada literally...

 but later extended to Gudur
Gudur
Gudur is third largest town and municipality,in Nellore District in the state of Andhra Pradesh. In India, Gudur is the largest division in Nellore and a very old municipality. The mica belt around Gudur is considered the 2nd largest in the country. The mica deposits are located in a 1000sq.km...

 and named as Simhapuri Express. Train is operated by Secunderabad
Secunderabad
Secunderabad popularly known as the twin city of Hyderabad is located in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh north of Hyderabad. Named after Sikandar Jah, the third Nizam of the Asaf Jahi dynasty, Secunderabad was founded in 1806 AD as a British cantonment...

 Division of S.C.R. Simhapuri is the old name of present day Nellore
Nellore
Nellore , is a city and headquarters of Potti Sri Ramulu Nellore District, formerly Nellore district.And in the state of Andhra Pradesh. Ancient name of Nellore was "Vikrama Simhapuri"....

 city.

The train is operated on daily basis and is not only popular but also very important as it contributes maximum in the reduction of heavy rush.

Train Numbering

  • 2709 GUDUR - SECUNDERABAD - SIMHAPURI SUPERFAST EXPRESS
  • 2710 SECUNDERABAD - GUDUR - SIMHAPURI SUPERFAST EXPRESS

Train Halts

2709 GUDUR - SECUNDERABAD - SIMHAPURI SUPERFAST EXPRESS
  • Vedayapalem
  • Nellore
  • Bitragunta
  • Kavali
  • Singarayakonda
  • Ongole
  • Chirala
  • Bapatla
  • Tenali Junction
  • Vijayawada Junction
  • Khammam
  • Mahbubabad
  • Warangal
  • Kazipet junction

Rake Composition

Luggage/Brake Van - 2
General or II class - 3
AC 3 Tier - 1
AC 2 Tier - 1
HA - 1
Sleeper - 12

Loco Link

WAM4 of Vijayawada
Vijayawada
Vijayawada is the third largest city in Andhra Pradesh, India, located on the banks of the Krishna River and bounded by the Indrakiladri Hills on the West and the Budameru River on the North. The city is located in the Krishna District, about from the state capital Hyderabad.Vijayawada literally...

 Electric Loco shed - South Central Railway (India) was used. Now, WAP4 of LGD is the power of 12710/12709.

Rake Sharing

2709 Simhapuri Expresson returning to Secunderabad
Secunderabad
Secunderabad popularly known as the twin city of Hyderabad is located in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh north of Hyderabad. Named after Sikandar Jah, the third Nizam of the Asaf Jahi dynasty, Secunderabad was founded in 1806 AD as a British cantonment...

, moves to Mumbai
Mumbai
Mumbai , formerly known as Bombay in English, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most populous city in the world, with a total metropolitan area population of approximately 20.5 million...

 as Devagiri Express as 7058 Secunderabad - Mumbai
Mumbai
Mumbai , formerly known as Bombay in English, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most populous city in the world, with a total metropolitan area population of approximately 20.5 million...

 Devagiri Express
Devagiri Express
The Devagiri Express The Devagiri Express The Devagiri Express (Hindi/Marathi:देवगिरि; is a train service operated by the South Central Railway zone of Indian Railways. The train runs between Mumbai and Secunderabad via Kalyan Junction, Nasik Road, Manmad, Aurangabad, Jalna, Parbhani, Purna,...

. While 7057 Devagiri Express from Mumbai
Mumbai
Mumbai , formerly known as Bombay in English, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most populous city in the world, with a total metropolitan area population of approximately 20.5 million...

 to Secunderabad becomes 2710 Simhapuri Express and moves to Gudur
Gudur
Gudur is third largest town and municipality,in Nellore District in the state of Andhra Pradesh. In India, Gudur is the largest division in Nellore and a very old municipality. The mica belt around Gudur is considered the 2nd largest in the country. The mica deposits are located in a 1000sq.km...

Junction.
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