The 12769 / 12770 Seven Hills Express is a superfast express train belonging to Indian Railways–South Central Railway zone that runs between Tirupati and in India.
It operates as train number 12769 from Tirupati to Secunderabad Junction and as train number 12770 in the reverse direction serving the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
It is named after the famed Seven Hills temple of Tirumala Venkateswara Temple.
Coaches The 12769 / 70 Tirupati–Secunderabad Seven Hills Express has 2 AC 2 tier, 7 AC 3 tier, 7 Sleeper Class, 4 General Unreserved,1 SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) coach and 1 End on generator. 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 The 12769 / 70 Tirupati–Secunderabad Seven Hills Express covers the distance of in 12 hours 55 mins (55.12 km/h).
As the average speed of the train is above , as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routing The 12769/12770 Seven Hills Express runs from Tirupati via , , , , , , to Secunderabad.
Traction Train is hauled by a Vijayawada Loco Shed based WAP-4 or Lallaguda Loco Shed based WAP-7 electric locomotive.
Rake sharing The train shares its rake with 12761/12762 Tirupati–Karimnagar Superfast Express 17047/17048 Charlapalli–Tiruchanur Express (via Warangal) Via Vijayawada, Warangal
Operation 12769 Tirupati–Secunderabad Seven Hills Express leaves Tirupati every Monday and Friday arriving Secunderabad Junction} the next day.
12770 Secunderabad–Tirupati Seven Hills Express leaves Secunderabad Junction every Tuesday and Friday arriving Tirupati the next day.
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