Telangana Express

For other uses, see Andhra Pradesh Express (old).

Telangana Express

Telangana Express leaving Kazipet Junction
Overview
Service type	Superfast
Locale	Telangana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana & Delhi
First service	3 October 1976 (1976-10-03)
Current operator(s)	South Central Railways
Route
Termini	Hyderabad Deccan (HYB) New Delhi (NDLS)
Stops	16
Distance travelled	1,677 km (1,042 mi)
Average journey time	25 hours 50 minutes
Service frequency	Daily
Train number(s)	12723 / 12724
On-board services
Class(es)	AC first class, AC two tier, AC three tier, Sleeper, Pantry, Unreserved
Seating arrangements	Yes
Sleeping arrangements	Yes
Catering facilities	Available
Observation facilities	Large windows
Technical
Rolling stock	LHB coach
Track gauge	1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed	65 km/h (40 mph) average with halts
Route map Telangana Express Route Map

The 12723 / 12724 Telangana Express, (formerly New Delhi–Hyderabad AP Express), is a Superfast Express of South Central Railways that runs between Hyderabad, capital of Telangana and national capital of India, New Delhi. It starts from Hyderabad Deccan Nampally and terminates at New Delhi.

Timings

Station Code	Station name	(Towards NDLS) Arrival	(Towards NDLS) Departure	(Towards HYD) Arrival	(Towards HYD) Departure
HYB	Hyderabad Deccan Nampally	---	06:00	17:00	---
SC	Secunderabad Junction	06:20	06:25	15:55	16:00
KZJ	Kazipet Juction	08:03	08:05	13:53	13:55
RDM	Ramagundam	09:28	09:30	12:31	12:32
MCI	Manchiryal	09:45	09:46	12:19	12:21
BPA	Bellampalli	10:10	10:11	12:03	12:05
SKZR	Sirpur Kaghaznagar	10:38	10:40	11:38	11:39
BPQ	Balharshah Junciton	12:00	12:10	10:45	10:50
CD	Chandrapur	12:28	12:30	09:36	09:38
NGP	Nagpur Junction	15:20	15:25	07:10	07:15
BPL	Bhopal Junction	21:45	21:55	01:15	01:25
VGLB	Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi Junction	01:15	01:24	21:45	21:53
GWL	Gwaliior Junction	02:45	02:47	19:58	20:00
AGC	Agra Cantt	04:25	04:27	18:05	18:07
MTJ	Mathura Junction	05:02	05:04	17:26	17:28
BVH	Ballabh Garh	06:46	06:48	---	---
NZM	Hazrat Nizamuddin	07:15	07:17	---	---
NDLS	New Delhi	07:40	---	---	16:00

History

Until 1973 only two out of the four southern capitals had direct rail connectivity to the national capital. One is 15/16 Grand Trunk(GT) Express from Madras and another is 21/22 Southern Express (today's Dakshin Express) from Hyderabad since 1955.
1. The New Train 123/124 Andhra Pradesh Express (Now Telangana Express) was introduced on October 3, 1976, from Secunderabad to New Delhi and inaugurated by Shri Madhu Dandavate who served as Minister of Railways.
2. It takes less than 24 hours to reach Delhi which is shorter duration than the existing train 12721/22 Dakshin Express which takes 33 hours to reach Delhi.
3. It passes through 6 states Telangana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana to reach New Delhi station.
4. It is the 2nd Train of Indian Railways which was named after a state.
5. It was the fastest train between Hyderabad - Delhi until Rajdhani and Duronto express were introduced.
6. It was called as "Blue Bullet" due to its unique livery in Oxford Blue colour coaches with a gold band in 1976.
7. It was introduced with diesel locomotives at a time when most trains were steam powered.
8. It is known for its service, punctuality, maintenance, quality food.
9. It is the first 24 coach train of South Central Railways.
10. Initially, it had 4 stoppages which has been now increased to 16. In SCR, it stops at 6 stations.
11. The Telangana Express is still the most preferred train among the Delhi bound passengers, even though many trains exist like Rajdhanis and Durontos.
12. After the Formation of Telangana State, Andhra Pradesh Express has been renamed as Telangana Express with effect from 15 November 2015.
13. Telangana express was updated with brand new German design Linke-Hoffman-Busch (LHB) coaches, replacing the ICF design CBC coaches from 15 July 2019.

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Lallaguda based WAP 7 locomotive on its entire journey.

See also

• List of named passenger trains of India
• Hyderabad Deccan railway station
• New Delhi railway station