The 12793 / 12794 Rayalaseema Express is a daily overnight Superfast Express train belonging to Indian Railways, that used to run between Tirupati and Hyderabad but is now extended up to Nizamabad Junction.[2]
Service
The train was numbered 17429 for Hyderabad to Tirupati journey[3] and 17430 for the return journey.[4] After 1 November 2017, the train has been converted into a superfast train under "Mission Raftaar" scheme of Indian Railways and extended up to Nizamabad with new numbers 12793 for Tirupati to Nizamabad journey and 12794 for the return.[5]
Nomenclature
The train is named after the region of Rayalaseema[6] in the state of Andhra Pradesh as it connects the Hindu pilgrimage center Tirupati with Nizamabad, and the Telangana state capital of Hyderabad covering all the four districts of Rayalaseema (Chittoor, Kadapa, Anantapur and Kurnool).
Time Table
| Station Code | Station name | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| TPTY | Tirupati | --- | 17:30 |
| RU | Renigunta Junction | 17:44 | 17:45 |
| KOU | Konduru | 18:23 | 18:25 |
| RJP | Razampeta | 18:49 | 18:50 |
| HX | Cuddapah | 19:38 | 19:40 |
| YA | Yerraguntla Junction | 20:14 | 20:15 |
| MOO | Muddanuru | 20:29 | 20:30 |
| TU | Tadipatri | 21:14 | 21:15 |
| GY | Gooty Junction | 21:59 | 22:00 |
| GTL | Guntakal Junction | 22:25 | 22:30 |
| AD | Adoni | 23:18 | 23:20 |
| MALM | Mantralayam Road | 23:54 | 23:55 |
| RC | Raichur Junction | 00:28 | 00:30 |
| YG | Yadagiri | 01:24 | 01:25 |
| CT | Chittrapura | 02:20 | 02:21 |
| SEM | Sedam | 02:39 | 02:40 |
| TDU | Tanduru | 03:10 | 03:11 |
| VKB | Vikarabad Junction | 04:03 | 04:05 |
| SKP | Shankarpalli | 04:25 | 04:26 |
| LPI | Lingamapalli | 04:45 | 04:47 |
| SNF | Sanathnagar | 05:01 | 05:02 |
| BMT | Begumpet | 05:16 | 05:17 |
| SC | Secunderabad Junction | 05:55 | 06:15 |
| KMC | Kamareddi | 08:09 | 08:10 |
| NZB | Nizamabad Junction | 09:25 | --- |
Traction
It is hauled by a Lallaguda Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Tirupati to Nizamabad and vice-versa .
References
- ^ "SOUTH CENTRAL RAILWAY PRESS RELEASE". 10 October 2017. Retrieved 23 April 2018.
- ^ "Rayalaseema Express to run up to Nizamabad from Nov. 1". www.thehindu.com. 6 July 2017. Retrieved 4 December 2017.
- ^ "17429/Rayalaseema Express–Hyderabad Deccan Nampally/HYB to Tirupati Main/TPTY". India Rail Info. Retrieved 7 August 2015.
- ^ "Rayalaseema Express/17430 Time Table/Schedule: Tirupati Main/TPTY to Hyderabad Deccan Nampally/HYB". India Rail Info. Retrieved 7 August 2015.
- ^ "Rayalaseema Express extended to Nizamabad". The Hans India. 6 July 2017. Retrieved 4 December 2017.
- ^ "[IRFCA] Indian Railways FAQ: Train Names". IRFCA. Retrieved 7 August 2015.