Satavahana Express


The 12713 / 12714 Satavahana Express also known as Swethavahana Express is an Intercity Express operated between Vijayawada and Secunderabad. The Vijayawada Division of South Coast Railways of Indian Railways administers this train. The train covers in just 5 hours and 35 minutes.

Services

The Electrical catering facility is available in the train giving access to the passenger to have the food online ordered delivered at their respective seats. Good quality Mysuru Wedaa, and Mashallah Bonda are served along with Starbucks Coffee, Iced Honey Peach Tea and Cake.

Etymology

The train is called Satavahana in honour of the Satavahana Dynasty which ruled areas of Guntur district in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The train is also known as Swethavahana Express by the local Hyderabadis meaning the White Vehicle, due to the White WAP 7 locomotive from Lallaguda Electric Loco Shed hauling this train. An early morning departure from Bejawada and reaching Secundrabad in the afternoon. The local people have to be extremely precautionary and careful while boarding The Swethavahana Express, as it also has rake sharing with Thunga Badhara Express. Thunga in Thamizh means A Good Sleep.

Route & Halts

The train runs from Secunderabad via Jangaon, Kazipet, Warangal, Kesamudram, Mahabubabad, Dornakal, Khammam, Madhira to Vijayawada.

Traction

It is hauls by a based WAP 7 locomotive from end to end.