Tirupati–Vasco da Gama Express

Tirupati–Vasco da Gama Express
Overview
Service type	Express train
Status	Operating
Locale	Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka & Goa
First service	29 December 2016; 5 years ago
Current operator(s)	South Central Railway zone
Route
Start	Tirupati (TPTY)
Stops	24
End	Vasco da Gama (VSG)
Distance travelled	776 km (482 mi)
Average journey time	18 hours
Service frequency	Weekly
Train number(s)	17419 / 17420
On-board services
Class(es)	2A, 3A, SL, SLR and UR / GS
Disabled access
Seating arrangements	Corridor coach; (unreserved)
Sleeping arrangements	Couchette car; (reserved)
Auto-rack arrangements	No
Catering facilities	No
Observation facilities	Windows in all carriages
Entertainment facilities	No
Baggage facilities	Overhead racks ; Baggage carriage
Technical
Rolling stock	Bogie:; One AC 2-Tier (A1); One AC 3-Tier (B1); Three II SL; Three UR / GS; Two SLR
Track gauge	1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Electrification	25 kV AC, 50 Hz
Operating speed	42 kilometres per hour (26 mph)
Track owner(s)	South Central Railway zone
Route map
Route map

Train standing our side the platform

Tirupati–Vasco da Gama Express is an Express train service connecting Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh, India with 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[]

B1 coach of TPTY-VSG train

The train has 10 coaches comprising one AC 2-Tier (A1), one AC 3-Tier (B1), three Second Class Sleepers (SL), three General compartments (unreserved) and two Luggage rakes.^[a]

Loco	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
	SLR	GS	A1	B1	S1	S2	S3	GS	GS	SLR

Routeing[]

The 17419 / 20 Tirupati–Vasco da Gama Express runs from Tirupati via Kadapa, Gooty, Guntakal Junction, Ballari Junction, Hospet Junction, Gadag Junction railway station, Hubli Junction, Londa Junction, Castle Rock, Sanverdam, Madgoan.

Schedule[]

Train number	Station code	Departure station	Departure time	Departure day	Arrival station	Arrival time	Arrival day
17419	TPTY	Tirupati	11:20 AM	Thursday	Vasco da Gama	6:00 AM	Friday
17420	VSG	Vasco da Gama	9:00 AM	Friday	Tirupati	4:00 AM	Saturday

Notes[]

^ The coach composition is subject to change.

References[]

^ "Tirupati–Vasco Da Gama Express and Hyderabad–Vasco Da Gama Express Trains to be Introduced". Secunderabad: South Central Railway zone. 25 December 2016. Retrieved 4 February 2017.
^ "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.

External links[]

Southern Central Railway - Official Website

[3] The coach composition is subject to change.

[sch-1] "Tirupati–Vasco Da Gama Express and Hyderabad–Vasco Da Gama Express Trains to be Introduced". Secunderabad: South Central Railway zone. 25 December 2016. Retrieved 4 February 2017.

[tpt-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.

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