Hyderabad–Vasco da Gama Express

Hyderabad–Vasco da Gama Express
Overview
Service typeExpress train
LocaleTelangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka & Goa
First service29 December 2016; 7 years ago (2016-12-29)
Current operator(s)South Central Railway
Route
TerminiHyderabad Deccan (HYB)
Vasco da Gama (VSG)
Stops23
Distance travelled823 km (511 mi)
Average journey time20 Hrs 30 mins
Service frequencyWeekly
Train number(s)17021 / 17022
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Disabled accessDisabled access
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesNo
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesAvailable
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockICF coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed41 km/h (25 mph) average including halts.
Route map

The 17021 / 17022 Hyderabad–Vasco da Gama Express is an express train service connecting Hyderabad in Telangana and Vasco da Gama, Goa India.

Overview

This train had its inaugural run on 29 December 2016[1] and regular run commenced from 5 January 2017.[2]

Rakes

The train has 10 coaches comprising one AC 2-tier (A1), one AC 3-tier (BV1), three Second Class sleepers (SV), three general compartments (unreserved) and two luggage rakes.[a]

Loco 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
SLR GS A1 BV1 SV1 SV2 SV3 GS GS SLR

Routeing

The 17021 / 22 Hyderabad–Vasco da Gama Express runs from Hyderabad via Mahbubnagar railway station, Kurnool City railway station, Dhone Junction railway station, Guntakal Junction, Bellary Junction railway station, Hospet Junction, Gadag Junction railway station, Hubli Junction, Londa Junction, and Castle Rock, Sanverdam, Madgoan.

See also

Notes

  1. ^ The coach composition is subject to change.

References

  1. ^ "Tirupati–Vasco Da Gama Express and Hyderabad–Vasco Da Gama Express Trains to be Introduced". South Central Railway zone. Secunderabad: Indian Railways. 25 December 2016. Retrieved 4 February 2017.
  2. ^ "SCR to introduce new trains to Vasco from Hyderabad, Tirupati starting December 29". The New Indian Express. Hyderabad. 26 December 2016. Retrieved 4 February 2017.