Jaipur–Hyderabad Weekly Express
The Jaipur - Hyderabad Weekly Express is an express train belonging to South Central Railway zone that runs between Jaipur Junction and Hyderabad Deccan in India. It is currently being operated with 17020/17019 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1][2][3]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 10 July 2012 |
| Current operator(s) | South Central Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Start | Jaipur Junction (JP) |
| Stops | 32 |
| End | Hyderabad Deccan (HYB) |
| Distance travelled | 2,004 km (1,245 mi) |
| Service frequency | Weekly [lower-alpha 1] |
| Train number(s) | 17020/17019 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | No |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | On-board Catering E-Catering |
| Observation facilities | LHB Coaches |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 2 |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 42 km/h (26 mph), including halts |
Service
The 17019/Jaipur - Hyderabad Weekly Express has an average speed of 49 km/hr and covers 2004 km in 41h 10m. The 17020/Hyderabad - Jaipur Weekly Express has an average speed of 51 km/hr and covers 2004 km in 39h 10m.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
Coach composite
The train has standard LHB rakes with a max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 23 coaches :
- 1 AC II Tier
- 4 AC III Tier
- 10 Sleeper Coaches
- 6 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Moula Ali Loco Shed or Kazipet Loco Shed based twins WDM 3A diesel locomotive from Jaipur to Hyderabad and vice versa.
Rake Sharing
The train shares its rake with 17005/17006 Hyderabad - Raxaul Express.
Notes
- Runs one day in a week for every direction.
See also
References
- "SCR special trains from Mumbai". The Hindu. 10 March 2017. Retrieved 21 October 2018.
- Hyderabad-Ajmer Weekly Express Train Service Extended up to Jaipur
- SCR seeks MPLADs, CSR funds for improving amenities