The 12763 / 12764 Padmavathi Express is a superfast express train belonging to Indian Railways, connecting Secunderabad to Tirupati. The train belongs to the South Central Railway. It runs 5 days a week except Wednesday and Saturday, via Warangal, Vijayawada, Gudur.
Background It is named after goddess Padmavathi. The train departs from Secunderabad at 18:30 hours and arrives in Tirupati at 07:00 hours the next day. From Tirupati, the train departs at 17:00 hours and arrives in Secunderabad at 05:50 hours the next day.
Route Major stations on the route include Kazipet, Warangal, Khammam, Vijayawada, Tenali, Ongole, Nellore, Gudur, Srikalahasti and Renigunta.
Loco links It is hauled by a Lallaguda Loco Shed based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Secundrabad to Tirupati and vice versa.
Classes The train usually has a, 1 AC 2-Tier Coach, 3 AC 3-Tier Coaches, 13 Sleeper Class Coaches, and 3 General Compartments and 2SLR's. A rake of the Padmavati Express consists of 21 Coaches. It has rake sharing with Tirupati-Secunderabad Superfast Express (12731/12732)
See also Narayanadri Express Venkatadri Express
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