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'''Sabari Express''' (numbered:17229/17230) is the most prestigious express train operated by [[South Central Railway zone]] of the [[Indian Railways]], operated between {{rws|Secunderabad Junction}} and {{rws|Thiruvananthapuram Central}}.<ref>{{cite web|title=Train Name Index|url=http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/coaching/TAG_2015-16/Train_Name_index.pdf|website=Portal of Indian Railways|accessdate=31 May 2017|page=12}}</ref> Earlier the train used to run between Hyderabad Deccan and [[Cochin Harbour Terminus railway station]]. It was extended to {{rws|Thiruvananthapuram Central}}<ref name="tvc1" /> from 27 March 2005.<ref name="tvc">{{cite web|url =http://www.thehindu.com/2005/03/25/stories/2005032516240300.htm|archive-url =https://archive.today/20151120230403/http://www.thehindu.com/2005/03/25/stories/2005032516240300.htm|url-status =dead|archive-date =20 November 2015|title=Sabari extended to Thiruvananthapuram|date=25 March 2005|work =[[The Hindu]]|edition=Hyderabad}}</ref>
'''Sabari Express''' (numbered:17229/17230) is one of the oldest and most prestigious trains operated by [[South Central Railway zone]] of the [[Indian Railways]]. It runs between {{Stnlnk|Secunderabad}} and {{rws|Thiruvananthapuram Central}}.<ref>{{cite web|title=Train Name Index|url=http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/coaching/TAG_2015-16/Train_Name_index.pdf|website=Portal of Indian Railways|accessdate=31 May 2017|page=12}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2022-12-22 |title=17230/29 Sabari Express Route, Schedule Time Table, Seat map, Coach Position and fare Hyderabad to Trivandrum |url=https://www.travelkhana.com/rail-info/about-1723029-sabari-express/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220625224457/https://www.travelkhana.com/rail-infoabout-1723029-sabari-express/ |archive-date=2022-06-25 |access-date=2024-03-25 |website=Indian Rail Info by TravelKhana |language=en-US}}</ref>

It is one of the 2 trains which are running between [[Hyderabad]] and [[Kerala]]. The train has a pantry car attached. It is always crowded with devotees looking to travel to the [[Sabarimala Temple]].<ref name=":0" />


== Etymology ==
== Etymology ==


The train is named after famous Hindu pilgrimage site [[Sabarimala]].
The train is named after the famous Hindu pilgrimage site, the [[Sabarimala Temple]].<ref name=":0" />
This is one of the most important and prestigious trains of Indian Railways.


== History ==
⚫
== Important Halting stations ==
It is a mail express train and started its first service 37 years ago, on 6 April 1987.<ref name=":0" />

Earlier the train used to run between Hyderabad Deccan and Cochin Harbour Terminus railway station from1987 till 2005. It was extended to Thiruvananthapuram Central from 27 March 2005.<ref name="tvc">{{cite news |date=2005-03-25 |title=Sabari extended to Thiruvananthapuram |url=http://www.thehindu.com/2005/03/25/stories/2005032516240300.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20151120230403/http://www.thehindu.com/2005/03/25/stories/2005032516240300.htm |archive-date=2015-11-20 |work=[[The Hindu]] |edition=Hyderabad}}</ref>

Once the [[Kochuveli railway station]] was fully up and running, the train was scheduled to start from and terminate there instead of Thiruvananthapuram Central, in a bid ease congestion at the latter. However, it still starts from and terminates at Thiruvananthapuram Central as per the train schedule.

Despite this being one of the most important and prestigious trains of Indian Railways, it still uses old [[ICF coach]]es instead of modern [[LHB coach]]es.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=SIVAPRAKASH |title=17229/Sabari Express (PT) - Trivandrum to Secunderabad SCR/South Central Zone - Railway Enquiry |url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-sabari-express-17229/1414/59/835 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240325203732/https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-sabari-express-17229/1414/59/835 |archive-date=2024-03-25 |access-date=2024-03-25 |website=indiarailinfo.com}}</ref>

== Schedule ==

The train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Secunderabad Junction leaves at 6:45 AM and arrives at 12:30 PM the next day. It carries the number 17229.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Indian Railways Train Enquiry, Insights & IRCTC eTicket booking - RailYatri |url=https://www.railyatri.in/time-table/17229 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240325195434/https://www.railyatri.in/time-table/17229 |archive-date=2024-03-25 |access-date=2024-03-25 |website=Railyatri |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=17229 Train Route and Schedule |url=https://www.confirmtkt.com/train-schedule/17229-SABARI-EXPRESS |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240325195725/https://www.confirmtkt.com/train-schedule/17229-SABARI-EXPRESS |archive-date=2024-03-25 |access-date=2024-03-25 |website=Confirmtkt}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=17229 SABARI EXPRESS Train Route |url=https://erail.in/train-enquiry/17229 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240325205933/https://erail.in/train-enquiry/17229 |archive-date=2024-03-25 |access-date=2024-03-25 |website=erail.in |language=en}}</ref>

The train in the opposite direction, from Secunderabad Junction to Thiruvananthapuram Central, leaves at 12:20 PM and arrives at 6:05 PM the next day. It uses the number 17230.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Indian Railways Train Enquiry, Insights & IRCTC eTicket booking - RailYatri |url=https://www.railyatri.in/time-table/17230 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240325195553/https://www.railyatri.in/time-table/17230 |archive-date=2024-03-25 |access-date=2024-03-25 |website=Railyatri |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=17230 Train Route and Schedule |url=https://www.confirmtkt.com/train-schedule/17230-SABARI-EXPRESS |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240325195725/https://www.confirmtkt.com/train-schedule/17229-SABARI-EXPRESS |archive-date=2024-03-25 |access-date=2024-03-25 |website=Confirmtkt}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=17230 SABARI EXPRESS Train Route |url=https://erail.in/train-enquiry/17230 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240325195611/https://erail.in/train-enquiry/17230 |archive-date=2024-03-25 |access-date=2024-03-25 |website=erail.in |language=en}}</ref>

The total distance covered by this train is 1555&nbsp;km (974 miles). The average journey takes approximately 29 hours 45 min.<ref name=":0" />

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== Important halting stations ==
[[File:Sabari express at guntur r s.jpg|thumb|Sabari express at Guntur Railway Station]]
[[File:Sabari express at guntur r s.jpg|thumb|Sabari express at Guntur Railway Station]]


*[[Thiruvananthapuram Central]]
*[[Thiruvananthapuram Central railway station|Thiruvananthapuram Central]]
*[[Varkala railway station|Varkala]]
*[[Kollam Junction]]
*[[Kollam Junction railway station|Kollam Junction]]
*{{stnlnk|Chengannur}}
*[[Karunagappalli railway station|Karunagappalli]]
*[[Kottayam]]
*[[Kayamkulam Junction railway station|Kayamkulam]]
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*[[Ernakulam Town]] (North)
*[[Thrissur railway station]]
*[[Mavelikkara railway station|Mavelikkara]]
*[[Chengannur railway station|Chengannur]]
*[[Shornur Junction]](till 31st Dec 2023)
*[[Thiruvalla railway station|Thiruvalla]]
*{{rws|Wadakancheri}}(from 1st Jan 2024)
*[[Changanassery railway station|Changanassery]]
*[[Ottapalam]]
*[[Kottayam railway station|Kottayam]]
*{{rws|Palakkad Junction}}
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*[[Ernakulam Town railway station|Ernakulam Town (North)]]
*{{rws|Coimbatore Junction}}
*[[Aluva railway station|Aluva]]
*[[Erode Junction]]
*[[Thrissur railway station|Thrissur]]
*{{rws|Salem Junction}}
*[[Wadakkanchery railway station|Wadakkancherry]]
*{{rws|Jolarpettai Junction}}
*[[Ottapalam railway station|Ottapalam]]
*{{rws|Katpadi Junction}}
*[[Palakkad Junction railway station|Palakkad Junction]]
*[[Chittoor]]
*[[Coimbatore Junction railway station|Coimbatore Junction]]
*[[Tirupati]],
*[[Tiruppur railway station|Tiruppur]]
*{{rws|Renigunta Junction}}
*{{rws|Gudur Junction}}
*[[Erode Junction railway station|Erode Junction]]
*[[Salem Junction railway station|Salem Junction]]
*[[Nellore]]
*[[Morappur railway station|Morappur]]
*[[Singarayakonda]]
*[[Jolarpettai Junction railway station|Jolarpettai Junction]]
*[[Ongole]]
*[[Katpadi Junction railway station|Katpadi Junction]]
*[[Chirala]]
*[[Chittoor railway station|Chittoor]]
*[[Bapatla]]
*[[Tirupati railway station|Tirupathi]]
*[[Nidubrolu]]
*[[Renigunta Junction railway station|Renigunta Junction]]
*{{rws|Tenali Junction}}
*[[Guntur Junction]]
*[[Gudur Junction railway station|Gudur Junction]]
*[[Nellore railway station|Nellore]]
*[[Miryalguda]]
*[[Singarayakonda railway station|Singarayakonda]]
*[[Nalgonda]]
*[[Ongole railway station|Ongole]]
*{{rws|Secunderabad Junction}}
*[[Chirala railway station|Chirala]]
*[[Bapatla railway station|Bapatla]]
*[[Nidubrolu railway station|Nidubrolu]]
*[[Tenali Junction railway station|Tenali Junction]]
*[[Guntur railway division|Guntur Junction]]
*[[Sattenapalle railway station|sattenapalle]]
*[[Piduguralla railway station|Piduguralle]]
*[[Nadikudi railway station|Nadikudi]]
*[[Miryalaguda railway station|Miryalguda]]
*[[Nalgonda railway station|Nalgonda]]
*[[Charlapalli railway station|Charlapalli]]
*[[Secunderabad Junction railway station|Secunderabad Junction]]

== Rake Share ==

This train shares rake sharing with [[Tirupati]]-[[Secunderabad]] [[Padmavati Express]] (12763/12764) and [[Tirupati]]-[[Secunderabad]] [[Superfast Express]] (12731/12732)


==Traction==
==Traction==
The train is usually hauled by either a LGD/WAP-7 or a BZA/WAP-4 locomotive.<ref name=":1" />
From [[Tiruvananthapuram central]] to [[Shoranur Junction]] hauls Vijayawada Electric Loco Shed Based WAP 4 and [[Shoranur Junction]] To [[Secunderabad Junction]] hauls Lallaguda Electric Loco Shed BaseD [[WAP 7]].


== References ==
== References ==
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[[Category:Rail transport in Tamil Nadu]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Tamil Nadu]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Andhra Pradesh]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Andhra Pradesh]]


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Latest revision as of 02:32, 27 October 2024

Sabari Express
Sabari Express
Overview
Service typeMail/Express
First service6 April 1987; 37 years ago (1987-04-06) [1][2]
Current operator(s)Indian Railways
Route
TerminiThiruvananthapuram Central
Secunderabad Junction
Stops42
Distance travelled1,555 km (966 mi)
Average journey time29 hours 45 minutes
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)17229 / 17230
On-board services
Class(es)AC 1st Tier, AC 2nd Tier, AC 3rd Tier, Sleeper
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Auto-rack arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesYes
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Technical
Rolling stockICF coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Electrification590 megawatts
Operating speed110 km/h maximum, 52 km/h average.
Rake sharingYes, with PADMAVATHI SF Express (Tirupati - Secunderabad
Route map

Sabari Express (numbered:17229/17230) is one of the oldest and most prestigious trains operated by South Central Railway zone of the Indian Railways. It runs between Secunderabad and Thiruvananthapuram Central.[3][4]

It is one of the 2 trains which are running between Hyderabad and Kerala. The train has a pantry car attached. It is always crowded with devotees looking to travel to the Sabarimala Temple.[4]

Etymology

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The train is named after the famous Hindu pilgrimage site, the Sabarimala Temple.[4]

History

[edit]

It is a mail express train and started its first service 37 years ago, on 6 April 1987.[4]

Earlier the train used to run between Hyderabad Deccan and Cochin Harbour Terminus railway station from1987 till 2005. It was extended to Thiruvananthapuram Central from 27 March 2005.[1]

Once the Kochuveli railway station was fully up and running, the train was scheduled to start from and terminate there instead of Thiruvananthapuram Central, in a bid ease congestion at the latter. However, it still starts from and terminates at Thiruvananthapuram Central as per the train schedule.

Despite this being one of the most important and prestigious trains of Indian Railways, it still uses old ICF coaches instead of modern LHB coaches.[5]

Schedule

[edit]

The train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Secunderabad Junction leaves at 6:45 AM and arrives at 12:30 PM the next day. It carries the number 17229.[6][7][8]

The train in the opposite direction, from Secunderabad Junction to Thiruvananthapuram Central, leaves at 12:20 PM and arrives at 6:05 PM the next day. It uses the number 17230.[9][10][11]

The total distance covered by this train is 1555 km (974 miles). The average journey takes approximately 29 hours 45 min.[4]

Important halting stations

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Sabari express at Guntur Railway Station

Rake Share

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This train shares rake sharing with Tirupati-Secunderabad Padmavati Express (12763/12764) and Tirupati-Secunderabad Superfast Express (12731/12732)

Traction

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The train is usually hauled by either a LGD/WAP-7 or a BZA/WAP-4 locomotive.[5]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Sabari extended to Thiruvananthapuram". The Hindu (Hyderabad ed.). 25 March 2005. Archived from the original on 20 November 2015.
  2. ^ "Sabari express extended to Thiruvananthapuram Central from Sunday". The Hindu (Kochi ed.). 24 March 2005.[dead link‍]
  3. ^ "Train Name Index" (PDF). Portal of Indian Railways. p. 12. Retrieved 31 May 2017.
  4. ^ a b c d e "17230/29 Sabari Express Route, Schedule Time Table, Seat map, Coach Position and fare Hyderabad to Trivandrum". Indian Rail Info by TravelKhana. 22 December 2022. Archived from the original on 25 June 2022. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
  5. ^ a b SIVAPRAKASH. "17229/Sabari Express (PT) - Trivandrum to Secunderabad SCR/South Central Zone - Railway Enquiry". indiarailinfo.com. Archived from the original on 25 March 2024. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
  6. ^ "Indian Railways Train Enquiry, Insights & IRCTC eTicket booking - RailYatri". Railyatri. Archived from the original on 25 March 2024. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
  7. ^ "17229 Train Route and Schedule". Confirmtkt. Archived from the original on 25 March 2024. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
  8. ^ "17229 SABARI EXPRESS Train Route". erail.in. Archived from the original on 25 March 2024. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
  9. ^ "Indian Railways Train Enquiry, Insights & IRCTC eTicket booking - RailYatri". Railyatri. Archived from the original on 25 March 2024. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
  10. ^ "17230 Train Route and Schedule". Confirmtkt. Archived from the original on 25 March 2024. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
  11. ^ "17230 SABARI EXPRESS Train Route". erail.in. Archived from the original on 25 March 2024. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
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