First service 4 February 2008 [1] Start Secunderabad Junction End Yesvantpur Junction | Current operator(s) South Central Railways Stops 9 | |
Service type Superfast, Garib Rath Express | ||
The 12735 / 36 Secunderabad Yesvantpur Garib Rath Express is a Superfast express train of the Garib Rath series belonging to Indian Railways - South Central Railway zone that runs between Secunderabad Junction and Yesvantpur Junction in India.
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It operates as train number 12735 from Secunderabad Junction to Yesvantpur Junction and as train number 12736 in the reverse direction serving the states of Telangana, Karnataka & Andhra Pradesh.
It is part of the Garib Rath Express series launched by the former railway minister of India, Mr. Laloo Prasad Yadav [3].
Coaches
The 12735 / 36 Secunderabad Yesvantpur Garib Rath Express has 14 AC 3 tier & 2 End on Generator Coaches [4]. It does not carry a Pantry car coach [5].
As is customary with most train services in India, Coach Composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service
The 12735 Secunderabad Yesvantpur Garib Rath Express covers the distance of 688 km (428 mi) in 13 hours 25 mins (51.34 km/hr) & in 12 hours 45 mins as 12736 Yesvantpur Secunderabad Garib Rath Express (54 km/hr).
Its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routeing
The 12735 / 36 Secunderabad Yesvantpur Garib Rath Express runs from Secunderabad Junction via Chittapur, Guntakal Junction, Dharmavaram Junction, Hindupur to Yesvantpur Junction.
Traction
As the route is yet to be fully electrified, a Guntakal or Krishnarajapuram [6] based WDM 3A locomotive powers the train for its entire journey.
Operation
12735 Secunderabad Yesvantpur Garib Rath Express leaves Secunderabad Junction every Tuesday, Thursday & Sunday arriving Yesvantpur Junction the next day [7].
12736 Yesvantpur Secunderabad Garib Rath Express leaves Yesvantpur Junction every Monday, Wednesday & Friday arriving Secunderabad Junction the next day [8].