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{{short description|Vande Bharat Express train route in India}}
{{short description|Vande Bharat Express train route in India}}
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{{Infobox rail service|color=28457D|name=Secunderabad - Tirupati<br/>''Vande Bharat Express''|logo=|logo_width=|image=Secunderabad Tirupati VB Express crossing Nallapadu JN.jpg|image_width=290px|image_alt=|alt=|caption=This Mini VB Express train crossing [[Nallapadu railway station|Nallapadu Jn]]|type=[[Vande Bharat Express]]|locale=[[Telangana]] and [[Andhra Pradesh]]|first=8 April 2023 (Inaugural run)<br/>{{start date and age|df=yes|2023|04|09}} (Commercial run)|last=|operator=[[South Central Railway zone|South Central Railways (SCR)]]|ridership=|start=[[Secunderabad Junction railway station|Secunderabad Jn]] (SC)|stops=4|end={{stnlnk|Tirupati}} (TPTY)|distance={{convert|662|km|0|abbr=on}}|journeytime=08 hrs 15 mins|frequency=Six days a week {{efn|Except Tuesdays}}|trainnumber=20701 / 20702|line_used=<br/>|class=AC Chair Car, AC Executive Chair Car|seating={{Hlist|Airline style|Rotatable seats}}|sleeping=No|autorack=|catering=On-board catering|observation=Large windows in all coaches|entertainment={{Hlist|[[Wi-Fi|On-board WiFi]]|Infotainment System|[[AC power plugs and sockets: British and related types#Indian IS 1293|Electric outlets]]|Reading light|Seat Pockets|Bottle Holder|Tray Table}}|baggage=Overhead racks|otherfacilities=[[Kavach (train protection system)|Kavach]]|stock=[[Vande Bharat (trainset)#Second generation (Vande Bharat 2.0)|Vande Bharat 2.0]]<br/><small>('''''w.e.f. 17 May 2023''''')</small>|gauge=[[5 ft 6 in gauge railway|Indian gauge]]<br/>{{track gauge|1676mm|allk=on}} [[broad gauge]]|el=|speed={{cvt|80|km/h|0|abbr=on}} (Avg.)|trainlength={{convert|384|m|ft}} (16 coaches)|owners=[[Indian Railways]]|maintenance=[[South Central Railway zone|Secunderabad Jn]]|map={{Secunderabad-Tirupati VB Express Route}}|map_state=collapsed|electrification=[[25 kV 50 Hz AC]] Overhead line}}The 20701/20702 '''Secunderabad - Tirupati ''Vande Bharat Express''''' is India's 12th [[Vande Bharat Express]] train, connecting the states of [[Telangana]] and [[Andhra Pradesh]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-04-04 |title=Hyderabad Gears Up to Welcome Telugu State's 2nd Vande Bharat Train From Secunderabad to Tirupati |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/hyderabad/hyderabad-gears-up-to-welcome-telugu-states-2nd-vande-bharat-train-from-secunderabad-to-tirupati-article-99233761 |access-date=2023-04-06 |website=TimesNow |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-04-06 |title=This April 8, India to Get 2 New Vande Bharat Trains Between Secunderabad-Tirupati, Chennai-Coimbatore |url=https://www.news18.com/india/this-april-8-india-to-get-2-new-vande-bharat-trains-between-secunderabad-tirupati-chennai-coimbatore-7480543.html |access-date=2023-04-06 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref>
{{Infobox rail service|color=28457D|name=Secunderabad Junction - Tirupati<br/>''Vande Bharat Express''|logo=|logo_width=|image=Secunderabad Tirupati VB Express.jpg|image_width=300px|image_alt=|alt=|caption=|type=[[Vande Bharat Express]]|locale=[[Telangana]] and [[Andhra Pradesh]]|first=8 April 2023 (Inaugural run)<br/>{{start date and age|df=yes|2023|04|09}} (Commercial run)|last=|operator=[[South Central Railway zone|South Central Railways (SCR)]]|ridership=|start=[[Secunderabad Junction railway station|Secunderabad Jn]] '''(SC)'''|stops=4|end={{stnlnk|Tirupati}} '''(TPTY)'''|distance={{convert|662|km|0|abbr=on}}|journeytime=08 hrs 15 mins|frequency=Six days a week {{efn|Except Tuesdays}}|trainnumber=20701 / 20702|line_used=[[Nagpur–Secunderabad line|Secunderabad - Nagpur (till Pagidipalli Cabin)]]<br/>[[Pagidipalli–Nallapadu section]]<br/>[[Guntur–Tenali section]]<br/>[[Howrah–Chennai main line|Howrah - Chennai (from Guntur Jn till Gudur Jn)]]<br/>[[Gudur–Katpadi section|Gudur-Katpadi (till Tirupati)]]|class=AC Chair Car, AC Executive Chair Car|seating={{Hlist|Airline style|Rotatable seats}}|sleeping=No|autorack=|catering=On-board catering|observation=Large windows in all coaches|entertainment={{Hlist|[[Wi-Fi|On-board WiFi]]|Infotainment System|[[AC power plugs and sockets: British and related types#Indian IS 1293|Electric outlets]]|Reading light|Seat Pockets|Bottle Holder|Tray Table}}|baggage=Overhead racks|otherfacilities=[[Kavach (train protection system)|Kavach]]|stock=[[Vande Bharat (trainset)#Second generation|Vande Bharat 2.0]]<br/><small>('''''w.e.f. 17 May 2023''''')</small>|gauge=[[5 ft 6 in gauge railway|Indian gauge]]<br/>{{track gauge|1676mm|allk=on}} [[broad gauge]]|el=|speed={{cvt|80|km/h|0|abbr=on}} (Avg.)|trainlength={{convert|384|m|ft}} (16 coaches)|owners=[[Indian Railways]]|maintenance=[[South Central Railway zone|Secunderabad Jn]]|map={{Secunderabad-Tirupati VB Express Route}}|map_state=collapsed|electrification=[[25 kV 50 Hz AC]] Overhead line}}The 20701/20702 '''Secunderabad - Tirupati ''Vande Bharat Express''''' is India's 12th [[Vande Bharat Express]] train, connecting the states of [[Telangana]] and [[Andhra Pradesh]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=4 April 2023 |title=Hyderabad Gears Up to Welcome Telugu State's 2nd Vande Bharat Train From Secunderabad to Tirupati |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/hyderabad/hyderabad-gears-up-to-welcome-telugu-states-2nd-vande-bharat-train-from-secunderabad-to-tirupati-article-99233761 |access-date=6 April 2023 |website=TimesNow |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=6 April 2023 |title=This April 8, India to Get 2 New Vande Bharat Trains Between Secunderabad-Tirupati, Chennai-Coimbatore |url=https://www.news18.com/india/this-april-8-india-to-get-2-new-vande-bharat-trains-between-secunderabad-tirupati-chennai-coimbatore-7480543.html |access-date=6 April 2023 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref>


== Overview ==
== Overview ==
This train is operated by [[Indian Railways]], connecting [[Secunderabad Junction railway station|Secunderabad Jn]], [[Nalgonda railway station|Nalgonda]], [[Guntur Junction railway station|Guntur Jn]], [[Ongole railway station|Ongole]], [[Nellore railway station|Nellore]] and [[Tirupati railway station|Tirupati]]. It is currently operated with train numbers 20701/20702 on 6 days a week basis.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-04-04 |title=Second Vande Bharat to be launched between Secunderabad-Tirupati on April 8: Check stations, timing and other details |url=https://www.news9live.com/utility/second-vande-bharat-to-be-launched-between-secunderabad-tirupati-on-april-8-check-stations-timing-and-other-details-au1321-2094177 |access-date=2023-04-06 |website=News9live |language=en-US}}</ref> The train has been flagged off by Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]] on 8 April 2023.
This train is operated by [[Indian Railways]], connecting [[Secunderabad Junction railway station|Secunderabad Jn]], [[Nalgonda railway station|Nalgonda]], [[Miryalaguda railway station|Miryalaguda]], [[Guntur Junction railway station|Guntur Jn]], [[Ongole railway station|Ongole]], [[Nellore railway station|Nellore]] and [[Tirupati railway station|Tirupati]]. This is One of the Most Successful Vande Bharat. It is currently operated with train numbers 20701/20702 on 6 days a week basis.<ref>{{Cite web |date=4 April 2023 |title=Second Vande Bharat to be launched between Secunderabad-Tirupati on April 8: Check stations, timing and other details |url=https://www.news9live.com/utility/second-vande-bharat-to-be-launched-between-secunderabad-tirupati-on-april-8-check-stations-timing-and-other-details-au1321-2094177 |access-date=6 April 2023 |website=News9live |language=en-US}}</ref> The train was flagged off by Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]] on 8 April 2023.


== Rakes ==
== Rakes ==
It is the tenth [[Vande Bharat Express#Vande Bharat 2.0 (VB2)|2nd Generation]] and the first train to be converted from a '''[[Vande Bharat Express#Mini Vande Bharat services|Mini Vande Bharat 2.0 Express train]]''' to a '''[[Vande Bharat (trainset)#Second generation (Vande Bharat 2.0)|Vande Bharat Express 2.0 train]]''' (due to high demand and occupancy rate, it has been converted from 8 coach rake to 16 coach rake) which was designed and manufactured by the [[Integral Coach Factory]] (ICF) at [[Perambur]], [[Chennai]] under the [[Make in India]] initiative. <ref>{{Cite web |last=Today |first=Telangana |date=2023-05-15 |title=Secunderabad-Tirupati Vande Bharat Express to get extra 16 coaches from May 17 |url=https://telanganatoday.com/secunderabad-tirupati-vande-bharat-express-to-get-extra-16-coaches-from-may-17 |access-date=2023-05-15 |website=Telangana Today |language=en-US}}</ref>
It is the tenth [[Vande Bharat (trainset)#Second generation (Vande Bharat 2.0)|2nd Generation]] and the first train to be converted from a '''[[Vande Bharat Express#Mini Vande Bharat Express|Mini Vande Bharat 2.0 Express train]]{{Broken anchor|date=2024-06-15|bot=User:Cewbot/log/20201008/configuration|target_link=Vande Bharat Express#Mini Vande Bharat Express|reason= The anchor (Mini Vande Bharat Express) [[Special:Diff/1183623994|has been deleted]].}}''' to a '''[[Vande Bharat (trainset)#Second generation|Vande Bharat Express 2.0 train]]''' (due to high demand and occupancy rate, it has been converted from 8-coach rake to 16-coach rake) which was designed and manufactured by the [[Integral Coach Factory]] (ICF) at [[Perambur]], [[Chennai]] under the [[Make in India]] initiative. <ref>{{Cite web |last=Today |first=Telangana |date=15 May 2023 |title=Secunderabad-Tirupati Vande Bharat Express to get extra 16 coaches from May 17 |url=https://telanganatoday.com/secunderabad-tirupati-vande-bharat-express-to-get-extra-16-coaches-from-may-17 |access-date=15 May 2023 |website=Telangana Today |language=en-US}}</ref>

== Coach Composition ==
The 20701/20702 Secunderabad - Tirupati Vande Bharat Express currently has 14 AC Chair Car and 2 Executive Chair Cars coaches.

The coaches in Aqua color indicate AC Chair Cars and the coaches in Pink color indicate AC Executive Chair Cars.
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!
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! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:aqua;" |2
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:aqua;" |3
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:aqua;" |4
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:aqua;" |5
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:aqua;" |6
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:aqua;" |7
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:pink;" |8
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:pink;" |9
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:aqua;" |10
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:aqua;" |11
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:aqua;" |12
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:aqua;" |13
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:aqua;" |14
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:aqua;" |15
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:aqua;" |16
|-
|'''20701'''
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|C2
|C3
|C4
|C5
|C6
|C7
|E1
|E2
|C8
|C9
|C10
|C11
|C12
|C13
|C14 {{pipe}} [[File:Loco_Icon.png|22x22px]]
|-
|'''20702'''
|[[File:BSicon_LDER.svg|22x22px]] {{pipe}} C14
|C13
|C12
|C11
|C10
|C9
|C8
|E2
|E1
|C7
|C6
|C5
|C4
|C3
|C2
|C1 {{pipe}} [[File:Loco_Icon.png|22x22px]]
|}


== Service ==
== Service ==
The 20701/20702 Secunderabad - Tirupati Vande Bharat Express will operate '''6 days''' a week, covering a distance of {{convert|662|km|0|abbr=on}} in a travel time of 8 hrs 15 mins with average speed of 80&nbsp;km/hr. The Maximum Permissible Speed (MPS) is 130 kmph.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-04-04 |title=Hyderabad Gears Up to Welcome Telugu State's 2nd Vande Bharat Train From Secunderabad to Tirupati |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/hyderabad/hyderabad-gears-up-to-welcome-telugu-states-2nd-vande-bharat-train-from-secunderabad-to-tirupati-article-99233761 |access-date=2023-04-06 |website=TimesNow |language=en}}</ref>
The 20701/20702 Secunderabad - Tirupati Vande Bharat Express operates 6 days a week, covering a distance of {{Cvt|662|km}} in a travel time of 8 hrs 15 mins with an average speed of {{Cvt|80|km/h}}. The Maximum Permissible Speed is {{Cvt|130|km/h}}.<ref>{{Cite web |date=4 April 2023 |title=Hyderabad Gears Up to Welcome Telugu State's 2nd Vande Bharat Train From Secunderabad to Tirupati |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/hyderabad/hyderabad-gears-up-to-welcome-telugu-states-2nd-vande-bharat-train-from-secunderabad-to-tirupati-article-99233761 |access-date=6 April 2023 |website=TimesNow |language=en}}</ref>
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== Schedule ==
The schedule of this 20701/20702 Secunderabad - Tirupati Vande Bharat Express will be confirmed after commercial run:-
{| class="wikitable" width="65%" style="text-align: center;"
! colspan="5" align="center" style="background:#28457D;" |<span style="color:WHITE;">''SC - TPTY - SC Vande Bharat Express''</span>
|-
! colspan="2" |20701
! rowspan="2" |Stations
! colspan="2" |20702
|-
|'''Arrival'''
|'''Departure'''
|'''Arrival'''
|'''Departure'''
|-
|'''----'''
|06:15
|[[Secunderabad Junction railway station|Secunderabad Junction]]
|23:30
|'''----'''
|-
|07:29
|07:30
|[[Nalgonda railway station|Nalgonda]]
|21:49
|21:50
|-
|09:35
|09:40
|[[Guntur Junction railway station|Guntur Junction]]
|19:45
|19:50
|-
|11:12
|11:15
|[[Ongole railway station|Ongole]]
|18:02
|18:05
|-
|12:29
|12:30
|[[Nellore railway station|Nellore]]
|16:49
|16:50
|-
|14:30
|'''----'''
|[[Tirupati railway station|Tirupati]]
|'''----'''
|15:15
|}


== See also ==
== See also ==

* [[Vande Bharat Express]]
* [[Vande Bharat Express]]
* [[Tejas Express]]
* [[Tejas Express]]
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* [[Secunderabad Junction railway station]]
* [[Secunderabad Junction railway station]]
* [[Tirupati railway station]]
* [[Tirupati railway station]]

== Notes ==
{{Notelist}}


== References ==
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
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Latest revision as of 14:04, 15 June 2024

Secunderabad Junction - Tirupati
Vande Bharat Express
Overview
Service typeVande Bharat Express
LocaleTelangana and Andhra Pradesh
First service8 April 2023 (Inaugural run)
9 April 2023; 20 months ago (2023-04-09) (Commercial run)
Current operator(s)South Central Railways (SCR)
Route
TerminiSecunderabad Jn (SC)
Tirupati (TPTY)
Stops4
Distance travelled662 km (411 mi)
Average journey time08 hrs 15 mins
Service frequencySix days a week [a]
Train number(s)20701 / 20702
Line(s) usedSecunderabad - Nagpur (till Pagidipalli Cabin)
Pagidipalli–Nallapadu section
Guntur–Tenali section
Howrah - Chennai (from Guntur Jn till Gudur Jn)
Gudur-Katpadi (till Tirupati)
On-board services
Class(es)AC Chair Car, AC Executive Chair Car
Seating arrangements
  • Airline style
  • Rotatable seats
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering
Observation facilitiesLarge windows in all coaches
Entertainment facilities
Baggage facilitiesOverhead racks
Other facilitiesKavach
Technical
Rolling stockVande Bharat 2.0
(w.e.f. 17 May 2023)
Track gaugeIndian gauge
1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) broad gauge
Electrification25 kV 50 Hz AC Overhead line
Operating speed80 km/h (50 mph) (Avg.)
Average length384 metres (1,260 ft) (16 coaches)
Track owner(s)Indian Railways
Rake maintenanceSecunderabad Jn

The 20701/20702 Secunderabad - Tirupati Vande Bharat Express is India's 12th Vande Bharat Express train, connecting the states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.[1][2]

Overview

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This train is operated by Indian Railways, connecting Secunderabad Jn, Nalgonda, Miryalaguda, Guntur Jn, Ongole, Nellore and Tirupati. This is One of the Most Successful Vande Bharat. It is currently operated with train numbers 20701/20702 on 6 days a week basis.[3] The train was flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 8 April 2023.

Rakes

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It is the tenth 2nd Generation and the first train to be converted from a Mini Vande Bharat 2.0 Express train[broken anchor] to a Vande Bharat Express 2.0 train (due to high demand and occupancy rate, it has been converted from 8-coach rake to 16-coach rake) which was designed and manufactured by the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) at Perambur, Chennai under the Make in India initiative. [4]

Service

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The 20701/20702 Secunderabad - Tirupati Vande Bharat Express operates 6 days a week, covering a distance of 662 km (411 mi) in a travel time of 8 hrs 15 mins with an average speed of 80 km/h (50 mph). The Maximum Permissible Speed is 130 km/h (81 mph).[5]

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ Except Tuesdays

References

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  1. ^ "Hyderabad Gears Up to Welcome Telugu State's 2nd Vande Bharat Train From Secunderabad to Tirupati". TimesNow. 4 April 2023. Retrieved 6 April 2023.
  2. ^ "This April 8, India to Get 2 New Vande Bharat Trains Between Secunderabad-Tirupati, Chennai-Coimbatore". News18. 6 April 2023. Retrieved 6 April 2023.
  3. ^ "Second Vande Bharat to be launched between Secunderabad-Tirupati on April 8: Check stations, timing and other details". News9live. 4 April 2023. Retrieved 6 April 2023.
  4. ^ Today, Telangana (15 May 2023). "Secunderabad-Tirupati Vande Bharat Express to get extra 16 coaches from May 17". Telangana Today. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
  5. ^ "Hyderabad Gears Up to Welcome Telugu State's 2nd Vande Bharat Train From Secunderabad to Tirupati". TimesNow. 4 April 2023. Retrieved 6 April 2023.


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