Hussainsagar Express
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Hussainsagar Express is a popular train operated by South Central Railway between Hyderabad and Mumbai. 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. The train was introduced in 1980. Currently, it operates as a daily superfast train
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[edit] Train Number
Hyderabad Decan-Mumbai CST Hussainsagar express--2702
Mumbai CST-Hyderabad Decan Hussainsagar express--2701
[edit] Timings
Hyderabad-Mumbai Departure---14.45 Arrival-----05.05
Mumbai-Hyderabad Departure---21.50 Arrival-----12.15
The train travels a distance of 429 miles( 790 Kms.) in 13hrs 45 minutes.
[edit] Composition
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 RMP
Sometimes 1-2 extra Sleeper coaches are added during festive and heavy rush times.
[edit] Locomotive
Hussainsagar express is hauled with an WDM2 diesel locomotive from the Kazipet shed since the route is non-electrified.
[edit] Stoppages
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
[edit] See Also
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