Hussainsagar Express

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Hussainsagar Express is a popular train operated by South Central Railway between Hyderabad and Mumbai. It was started in late 1975 to connect the two cities. At that time this was the only train to Mumbai from the Deccan region of the country. The train was introduced in 1980. Currently, it operates as a daily superfast train

Train Number

Hyderabad Decan-Mumbai CST Hussainsagar express--2702

Mumbai CST-Hyderabad Decan Hussainsagar express--2701

Timings

Hyderabad-Mumbai Departure---14.45 Arrival-----05.05

Mumbai-Hyderabad Departure---21.50 Arrival-----12.15

The train travels a distance of 429 miles( 790 Kms.) in 13hrs 45 minutes.

Composition

Hussainsagar express consists of 24-25 coaches.

  • 1 x AC I Class
  • 2 x AC II tier
  • 3 x AC III tier
  • 14 x III tier Sleeper
  • 4 x General/Unreserved
  • 1 x RMP

Sometimes 1-2 extra Sleeper coaches are added during festive and heavy rush times.

Locomotive

Hussainsagar express is hauled with an WDM2 diesel locomotive from the Kazipet shed since the route is non-electrified.

Stoppages

HYB---HYDERABAD DECAN

BMT---BEGUMPET

VKB---VIKARABAD

TDU---TANDUR

SEM---SERAM

MQR---MALKHAID ROAD

CT----CHITTAPUR

WADI--WADI

SDB---SHAHABAD

GR----GULBARGA

GUR---GANAGAPUR ROAD

SUR---SOLAPUR JN

KWV---KURDUVADI

PUNE--PUNE JN

KYN---KALYAN JN

DR----DADAR

CSTM--MUMBAI CST

See Also