- Hussainsagar Express
Hussainsagar Express (also known as "Hussain Sagar Express") is a very popular train operated by
South Central Railway between Hyderabad andMumbai cite web|author=IRCTC|title=List Of Popular Trains|url=http://www.irctc.co.in/Popular_trains.html|publisher=Indian Railways Catering and Tourism |date=June 20 ,2007 |accessdate=2008-03-19] . It was started in late 1975 to connect the two cities. At that time this was the only train to Mumbai from the Deccan region of the country. Currently, it operates as a daily superfast trainEtymology
The train is named after the
Hussain Sagar lake in Hyderabad, India built byHazrat Hussain Shah Wali in 1562, during the rule ofIbrahim Quli Qutb Shah . cite web|author=Indian Railways Fan Club Association|IRFCA] |title=Train Nomenclature|url=http://www.irfca.org/faq/faq-name.html|publisher=Indian Railways Fan Club Association|date=April 16 ,2007 |accessdate=2008-02-21]The train was introduced as a replacement to the former "Minar Express" which operated between
Secunderabad and Mumbai.Train Number
2701: Mumbai CST - Hyderabad Decan
2702: Hyderabad Decan - Mumbai CST
Timings
Hyderabad-
Mumbai Departure: 14.45 pm, Arrival: 05.05 am
Mumbai -HyderabadDeparture: 21.50 pm, Arrival: 12.15 pm
The train travels a distance of 429 miles ( 790 km) in 13 hours 45 minutes at an average speed of 58.7 km/h.
Composition
The Hussainsagar express consists of 24-25 coaches.
* 1 x AC I Class
* 2 x AC II tier
* 3 x AC III tier
* 14 x III tier Sleeper
* 4 x General/Unreserved
* 1 x RMPSometimes 1-2 extra Sleeper coaches are added during festive and heavy rush times.The train shares its rakes with the
Hyderabad Mumbai Express .Locomotive
Diesel Traction
Hussainsagar express is being hauled by a WDM3A
diesel locomotive from theKazipet Diesel shed since the route between Hyderabad andPune is an non-electrified section.Electric Traction
As the route between Pune and Mumbai is electrified, the train is hauled by the
electric locomotive WCG2 (occasionally a WCAM3) from the Kalyan Junction of theCentral Railways .Stops
HYB---HYDERABAD DECAN
BMT---BEGUMPET VKB---VIKARABAD TDU---TANDUR SEM---SERAM MQR---MALKHAID ROAD CT----CHITTAPUR WADI--WADI SDB---SHAHABAD GR----GULBARGA GUR---GANAGAPUR ROAD SUR---SOLAPUR JN KWV---KURDUVADI PUNE--PUNE JN KYN---KALYAN JN DR----DADAR CSTM--MUMBAI CST
Time Table
As per the revised timings on 11th feb 2008 between Hyderabad and Mumbai CST
Onward Itinerary
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