The Narasapur–SSS Hubballi Amaravati Express is a daily express train operated by Indian Railways between Narasapur in Andhra Pradesh and SSS Hubballi Junction in Karnataka. It is numbered 17225 in the Narasapur–Hubballi direction and 17226 in the reverse direction.
History
The service originated in the 1950s as a metre-gauge train between Guntur and Hubli. It was upgraded to an express service between 1987 and 1990 and was subsequently named the Amaravati Express. The service was extended to Vijayawada in 1994.
The service was extended to Narasapur with effect from 13 January 2024, with train numbers 17225 and 17226 operating between Narasapur and SSS Hubballi Junction.
Service
Train 17225 runs daily from Narasapur to SSS Hubballi Junction, covering approximately 830 km in about 19 hours and 10 minutes. Train 17226 operates daily in the reverse direction.
Route and halts
The principal stations served by the train include:
Coach composition
The train currently operates with a 22-coach ICF rake, comprising:
1 AC 2-tier coach 4 AC 3-tier coaches 10 Sleeper coaches 5 General Unreserved coaches 2 SLRD coaches
Traction
The train is hauled by electric locomotives from Vijayawada Loco Shed.
See also
Amaravati Express
References
External links
Narasapur-SSS Hubballi-Amaravati Express SSS Hubballi-Narasapur Amaravati Express