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Amaravati
Express (Telugu
:-అమరావతి ఎక్స్ ప్రెస్, Kannada:- ಅಮರಾವತಿ ಎಕ್ಸ್ ಪ್ರೆಸ್, Hindi
:-अमरावति एक्स प्रेस) is an important train organized by Indian Railways
. At present the train service is available as
Running tri-weekly and is organized by Bezwada(Vijayawada
) division of South Central Railway
(SCR).
Operational on 4 days of Week Via, Vijayawada
, Guntakal
, Hubli, Madgaon. This train is now organized by South Eastern Railway(SER), Kharagpur
Division.
This train links East end of India to West India and vice versa.
In fact Amaravati Express between Vijayawada and Vasco-Da-Gama(7228 Vasco-Da-Gama - Vijayawada and 7227 Vijayawada -Vasco-Da-Gama) , tri-weekly express was extended to Howrah as 4 days a week and upgraded to Super Fast under Laloo prasad Regime.
Dynasty, Amaravati
in the present day Guntur
District. Amaravati is also known as Sanchi
of South India
.
Loco Power of Gooty
Shed of SCR of Guntakal
Division on its way from Vijayawada to Hubli to Vijayawada.
8047/8048 Amaravati Express, on the other hand uses both Electric and Diesel power on its way.
Howrah to Guntur - WAP4 Santragachi(IR Code:SRC) of S.E.Railways
Guntur
to Vasco-Da-Gama WDM3A of Gooty(IR Code:-GY)/Guntakal(IR code:GTL) of S.C.Railways.
Recent days WDP4 Diesel Loco of Hubli Diesel Shed is used instead of MUed Gooty
WDM3A locos.
The train bears the same loco link on its return itenary.
Some times WAM4 of Vijayawada Electric Loco shed also hauls the same train from Guntur to Howrah and vice versa.
Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh
Amaravathi is a small town situated on the banks of the River Krishna in the Guntur District of Andhra Pradesh, India. It is famous for its Amareswara temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is one of the famous Pancharamas. Amaravati, also known as Dhanyakataka/Dharanikota was the site of a...
Express (Telugu
Telugu language
Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu...
:-అమరావతి ఎక్స్ ప్రెస్, Kannada:- ಅಮರಾವತಿ ಎಕ್ಸ್ ಪ್ರೆಸ್, Hindi
Hindi
Standard Hindi, or more precisely Modern Standard Hindi, also known as Manak Hindi , High Hindi, Nagari Hindi, and Literary Hindi, is a standardized and sanskritized register of the Hindustani language derived from the Khariboli dialect of Delhi...
:-अमरावति एक्स प्रेस) is an important train organized by Indian Railways
Indian Railways
Indian Railways , abbreviated as IR , is a departmental undertaking of Government of India, which owns and operates most of India's rail transport. It is overseen by the Ministry of Railways of the Government of India....
. At present the train service is available as
- 17225UP VijayawadaVijayawadaVijayawada is the third largest city in Andhra Pradesh, India, located on the banks of the Krishna River and bounded by the Indrakiladri Hills on the West and the Budameru River on the North. The city is located in the Krishna District, about from the state capital Hyderabad.Vijayawada literally...
- Hubli Amaravati Express - 17226DN Hubli - VijayawadaVijayawadaVijayawada is the third largest city in Andhra Pradesh, India, located on the banks of the Krishna River and bounded by the Indrakiladri Hills on the West and the Budameru River on the North. The city is located in the Krishna District, about from the state capital Hyderabad.Vijayawada literally...
Amaravati Express
Running tri-weekly and is organized by Bezwada(Vijayawada
Vijayawada
Vijayawada is the third largest city in Andhra Pradesh, India, located on the banks of the Krishna River and bounded by the Indrakiladri Hills on the West and the Budameru River on the North. The city is located in the Krishna District, about from the state capital Hyderabad.Vijayawada literally...
) division of South Central Railway
South Central Railway
The South Central Railway is one of the 16 railway zones in India. It is headquartered at Secunderabad and has the following divisions:# Secunderabad# Hyderabad# Guntakal # Vijayawada# Guntur# Nanded...
(SCR).
- 8047UP Howrah - Vasco Da GamaVasco da GamaVasco da Gama, 1st Count of Vidigueira was a Portuguese explorer, one of the most successful in the Age of Discovery and the commander of the first ships to sail directly from Europe to India...
Amaravati Express - 8048DN Vasco Da gamaVasco da GamaVasco da Gama, 1st Count of Vidigueira was a Portuguese explorer, one of the most successful in the Age of Discovery and the commander of the first ships to sail directly from Europe to India...
- Howrah Amaravati Express
Operational on 4 days of Week Via, Vijayawada
Vijayawada
Vijayawada is the third largest city in Andhra Pradesh, India, located on the banks of the Krishna River and bounded by the Indrakiladri Hills on the West and the Budameru River on the North. The city is located in the Krishna District, about from the state capital Hyderabad.Vijayawada literally...
, Guntakal
Guntakal
Guntakal is a town in Anantapur district in the southwestern part of the state of Andhra Pradesh and 50 km away from Bellary of Karnataka, India. It has a population of 2,26,658...
, Hubli, Madgaon. This train is now organized by South Eastern Railway(SER), Kharagpur
Kharagpur
Kharagpur is an industrial city in India. It is located in the Midnapore West district of the state of West Bengal.Kharagpur was chosen as the location of the first campus of the prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology . The IITs are the premier technical education institutes in India and...
Division.
This train links East end of India to West India and vice versa.
In fact Amaravati Express between Vijayawada and Vasco-Da-Gama(7228 Vasco-Da-Gama - Vijayawada and 7227 Vijayawada -Vasco-Da-Gama) , tri-weekly express was extended to Howrah as 4 days a week and upgraded to Super Fast under Laloo prasad Regime.
Facts About Amaravati Express
- Amaravati Express is the most popular train among AndhraAndhra PradeshAndhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
People especially for those who live in GunturGunturGuntur , is a city and a municipal corporation in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, located to the north and west of the Bay of Bengal. It is approximately to the south of the national capital, New Delhi and south east of state capital, Hyderabad. Guntur is the fourth largest city in Andhra...
, Narsaraopet, CumbumCumbumCumbum may refer to:*Cumbum, Tamil Nadu - A town in Tamil Nadu in India.*Cumbum, Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh - A town in Andhra Pradesh in India....
, GiddaluruGiddaluruGiddaluru or Giddalur is a town and mandal in Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.-Geography:Giddalur is Located on the Vinukonda - Nandayal Highway. Giddalur is located at...
, NandyalNandyalNandyal or Nandyala is a town in Kurnool District, Andhra Pradesh, India. It is a major centre of trade, commerce, education and industries in the region and is also important because of its religious significance and Rich water resources. The town derives its name from Nandi, the vehicle of...
, MahanandiMahanandiMahanandi is a village located east of the Nallamala Hills in Kurnool District, Andhra Pradesh, India. It is a picturesque village surrounded by thick forests. Within 15 km of Mahanandi, there are nine Nandi shrines known as Nava Nandis. Mahanandi is one of the Nava Nandis. The Mahanandiswara...
, GuntakalGuntakalGuntakal is a town in Anantapur district in the southwestern part of the state of Andhra Pradesh and 50 km away from Bellary of Karnataka, India. It has a population of 2,26,658...
and BellaryBellaryBellary is a historic city in Bellary District in Karnataka state, India.-Origins of the city's name:There are several legends about how Bellary got its name....
Region. - This train is also one of the oldest trains introduced during 50's as Meter Gauge Train between GunturGunturGuntur , is a city and a municipal corporation in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, located to the north and west of the Bay of Bengal. It is approximately to the south of the national capital, New Delhi and south east of state capital, Hyderabad. Guntur is the fourth largest city in Andhra...
and Hubli. - The train was further extended to VijayawadaVijayawadaVijayawada is the third largest city in Andhra Pradesh, India, located on the banks of the Krishna River and bounded by the Indrakiladri Hills on the West and the Budameru River on the North. The city is located in the Krishna District, about from the state capital Hyderabad.Vijayawada literally...
in the middle of 1994. - Due to the gauge conversion activities took place in the mid of 90s, the train was organized in parts and fully restored in 1997.
- This train runs on the Historical Railway track of MachilipatnamMachilipatnamMachilipatnam is a city and a special grade municipality in the Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh, India. It is located south east of state capital, Hyderabad.-History:...
-MormugaoMormugaoMormugao or Marmagao is a city and a municipal council in South Goa district in the Indian state of Goa. It is Goa’s main port. It was featured in the 1980 film The Sea Wolves and the Bollywood film Bhootnath....
- MachilipatnamMachilipatnamMachilipatnam is a city and a special grade municipality in the Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh, India. It is located south east of state capital, Hyderabad.-History:...
Track. - During the End of 1999 and beginning of 2000, the train was extended to Londa Junction, Castle Rock and eventually to Vasco-Da-Gama as the Gauge conversion progressed.
- The train was finally commissioned between Vasco-Da-Gama and VijayawadaVijayawadaVijayawada is the third largest city in Andhra Pradesh, India, located on the banks of the Krishna River and bounded by the Indrakiladri Hills on the West and the Budameru River on the North. The city is located in the Krishna District, about from the state capital Hyderabad.Vijayawada literally...
as a daily train in the mid of 2000 AD. But due to poor response from passengers, the frequency reduced to bi-weekly as 7227/7228 VascoVascoThe name Vasco, currently used as a Portuguese male name, derives from the medieval Iberian name Velasco, which probably has its origins in the Basque country .Vasco may refer to:People:...
-Vijayawada Amaravathi Express and for the remaining 5 days the train was terminated at Hubli. - In the beginning of 2003 the frequency increased by One day. Finally 7225/7226 VijayawadaVijayawadaVijayawada is the third largest city in Andhra Pradesh, India, located on the banks of the Krishna River and bounded by the Indrakiladri Hills on the West and the Budameru River on the North. The city is located in the Krishna District, about from the state capital Hyderabad.Vijayawada literally...
- Hubli Amaravati Express 4 Days. 7227/7228 VijayawadaVijayawadaVijayawada is the third largest city in Andhra Pradesh, India, located on the banks of the Krishna River and bounded by the Indrakiladri Hills on the West and the Budameru River on the North. The city is located in the Krishna District, about from the state capital Hyderabad.Vijayawada literally...
-VascoVascoThe name Vasco, currently used as a Portuguese male name, derives from the medieval Iberian name Velasco, which probably has its origins in the Basque country .Vasco may refer to:People:...
Amaravati Express 3 Days. - During the mongh of June–July 2007, The train is further Extended to Howrah by replacing 7227/7228 Amaravati between Vijayawada and Vasco. The IR numbering system was 2847UP HWH VSG Express and 2848DN VSG HWH Express. But in the Railway budget year of 2008, the train was degraded to Express Status from a Super Fast Status.
Origin of Name
The train named after the historical Capital city of SatavahanaSatavahana
The Sātavāhana Empire or Andhra Empire, was a royal Indian dynasty based from Dharanikota and Amaravati in Andhra Pradesh as well as Junnar and Prathisthan in Maharashtra. The territory of the empire covered much of India from 230 BCE onward...
Dynasty, Amaravati
Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh
Amaravathi is a small town situated on the banks of the River Krishna in the Guntur District of Andhra Pradesh, India. It is famous for its Amareswara temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is one of the famous Pancharamas. Amaravati, also known as Dhanyakataka/Dharanikota was the site of a...
in the present day Guntur
Guntur
Guntur , is a city and a municipal corporation in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, located to the north and west of the Bay of Bengal. It is approximately to the south of the national capital, New Delhi and south east of state capital, Hyderabad. Guntur is the fourth largest city in Andhra...
District. Amaravati is also known as Sanchi
Sanchi
Sanchi is a small village in Raisen District of the state of Madhya Pradesh, India, it is located 46 km north east of Bhopal, and 10 km from Besnagar and Vidisha in the central part of the state of Madhya Pradesh. It is the location of several Buddhist monuments dating from the 3rd...
of South India
South India
South India is the area encompassing India's states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu as well as the union territories of Lakshadweep and Pondicherry, occupying 19.31% of India's area...
.
Loco Links
7225/7226 Amaravati Express uses WDM3A DieselDiesel locomotive
A diesel locomotive is a type of railroad locomotive in which the prime mover is a diesel engine, a reciprocating engine operating on the Diesel cycle as invented by Dr. Rudolf Diesel...
Loco Power of Gooty
Gooty
Gooty is a census town in Anantapur district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The history of Gooty dates back to the 7th century when is was previously known as Gowthamapuri. The region of Gooty was first under the rule of king Ashoka and there is a minor rock edict in Yerraguda...
Shed of SCR of Guntakal
Guntakal
Guntakal is a town in Anantapur district in the southwestern part of the state of Andhra Pradesh and 50 km away from Bellary of Karnataka, India. It has a population of 2,26,658...
Division on its way from Vijayawada to Hubli to Vijayawada.
8047/8048 Amaravati Express, on the other hand uses both Electric and Diesel power on its way.
Howrah to Guntur - WAP4 Santragachi(IR Code:SRC) of S.E.Railways
Guntur
Guntur
Guntur , is a city and a municipal corporation in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, located to the north and west of the Bay of Bengal. It is approximately to the south of the national capital, New Delhi and south east of state capital, Hyderabad. Guntur is the fourth largest city in Andhra...
to Vasco-Da-Gama WDM3A of Gooty(IR Code:-GY)/Guntakal(IR code:GTL) of S.C.Railways.
Recent days WDP4 Diesel Loco of Hubli Diesel Shed is used instead of MUed Gooty
Gooty
Gooty is a census town in Anantapur district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The history of Gooty dates back to the 7th century when is was previously known as Gowthamapuri. The region of Gooty was first under the rule of king Ashoka and there is a minor rock edict in Yerraguda...
WDM3A locos.
The train bears the same loco link on its return itenary.
Some times WAM4 of Vijayawada Electric Loco shed also hauls the same train from Guntur to Howrah and vice versa.
Other Links
- VijayawadaVijayawadaVijayawada is the third largest city in Andhra Pradesh, India, located on the banks of the Krishna River and bounded by the Indrakiladri Hills on the West and the Budameru River on the North. The city is located in the Krishna District, about from the state capital Hyderabad.Vijayawada literally...
, GunturGunturGuntur , is a city and a municipal corporation in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, located to the north and west of the Bay of Bengal. It is approximately to the south of the national capital, New Delhi and south east of state capital, Hyderabad. Guntur is the fourth largest city in Andhra...
or AmaravatiAmaravati, Andhra PradeshAmaravathi is a small town situated on the banks of the River Krishna in the Guntur District of Andhra Pradesh, India. It is famous for its Amareswara temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is one of the famous Pancharamas. Amaravati, also known as Dhanyakataka/Dharanikota was the site of a...
- Andhra PradeshAndhra PradeshAndhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
- GoaGoaGoa , a former Portuguese colony, is India's smallest state by area and the fourth smallest by population. Located in South West India in the region known as the Konkan, it is bounded by the state of Maharashtra to the north, and by Karnataka to the east and south, while the Arabian Sea forms its...
, Hubli, BellaryBellaryBellary is a historic city in Bellary District in Karnataka state, India.-Origins of the city's name:There are several legends about how Bellary got its name....
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