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Hundry Express

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Hundry Express
Gooty based WDP-4D descending down the gradient towards Umdanagar with Hundry Express.
Overview
Service typeExpress
LocaleTelangana & Andhra Pradesh
First service25 June 2013; 11 years ago (2013-06-25)
Current operator(s)South Central Railway
Route
TerminiHyderabad Deccan (HYB)
Kurnool City (KRNT)
Stops13
Distance travelled253 km (157 mi)
Average journey time5 hours 15 minutes
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)17027 / 17028
On-board services
Class(es)General Unreserved, AC Chair Car, Second Class Seating
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering,
E-catering
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesNo
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockICF coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed48 km/h (30 mph) average including halts.
Route map

The 17027 / 17028 Hundry Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways South Central Railway zone that runs between Hyderabad Deccan and Kurnool City in India.[1][2]

It operates as train number 17027 from Hyderabad Deccan to Kurnool City and as train number 17028 in the reverse direction serving the states of Telangana & Andhra Pradesh.

Coaches

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The 17027 / 28 Hundry Express has 15 general unreserved (Now 2S), One AC Chair Car & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It does not carry a pantry car.

As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Service

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The 17027 Secunderabad Junction–Kurnool City Hundry Express covers the distance of 253 km (157 mi) in 5 hours 15 mins (48 km/h) and in 6 hours 10 mins as the 17028 Kurnool City–Secunderabad Junction Hundry Express (41 km/h).

As the average speed of the train is lower than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routing

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The 17027 / 28 Hundry Express runs from Hyderabad Deccan via Kacheguda, Gadwal to Kurnool City.

Traction

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As the route is fully electrified, a Vijayawada Loco Shed-based WAP-4 electric locomotive pulls the train to its destination.

References

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  1. ^ [1], South Central Railways, 10 February 2014
  2. ^ "Extension of Secunderabad – Kurnool City Hundry Express up to Hyderabad". 28 May 2022.
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