The 12709 / 12710 Simhapuri Express is an

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Route & Halts

The train runs from Secunderabad Junction via , , , , , , , , , , , , Gudur Junction.

Timetable

https://www.indianrail.gov.in/enquiry/SCHEDULE/TrainSchedule.html?locale=en

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 12704/12704 Falaknuma Express.

Coach composition

The train is consists of 22 LHB coaches; * 1 AC First * 2 AC Two Tier * 6 AC Three Tiers Economy * 6 Sleeper classes * 1 Pantry car (remains Locked) * 4 General (unreserved) * 1 Generator * 1 Seating (Disabled/Ladies) cum Luggage Rakes. As is customary with most other train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways, depending on demand.

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Lallaguda Loco Shed based

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Simhapuri Express Transport in Secunderabad Named passenger trains of India Rail transport in Andhra Pradesh Railway services introduced in 2005 Express trains in India Rail transport in Telangana