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12759/12760 Charminar Express

richa March 26, 2018

About Charminar Express:

The popularity of Charminar Express is vast. The Charminar Express train number is 12759/12760. It is the most prestigious train in South India. The Charminar Express route is in between Chennai and Hyderabad. It runs daily between the two big metropolitan cities. This train has a huge craze among the passengers as it connects the two busy cities of South India and increases the interrelation between these two places.

The significance of the name of the train:

Charminar, which is located in Hyderabad, is a historical monument. In the 15th century, Hyderabad was destroyed by Plague which turned into an Epidemic. After a long process of medication and different surveys, Hyderabad managed to remove it away. Charminar was built to emphasise this victory against the epidemic. It is a Signature building of Hyderabad, and thus Charminar Express was named to respect the monument.

The composition of the coaches and rakes:

Charminar Express has 24 coaches including 3 general coaches, 12 sleeper coaches, two 3rd AC coaches, four 2nd AC coaches, and one coach with the combination of 1AC and 2 AC. Only a few trains in India have GPS system along with CBC rakes. Charminar Express is one of them. It is also the first train of SCR which has 24 coaches.

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The states connected by this train:

The Charminar Express in its route joins almost 3 states which include Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and also the newest state Telangana. While covering these three states, it covers more than 790 km in its route. Charminar Express route includes 15 halts for the comfort of the passengers. It takes almost 14 hours to cover the total distance between Chennai and Hyderabad.

Some of the attracting on-board facilities of the train:

This train offers quick service. The Charminar Express train speed is 57 km/hr in an average. You are free to keep your baggage under the seat. The seats are very much comfortable. The large windows will help you to enjoy the scenic beauty of the route. Charminar Express has its own pantry car facility. You can order the meal as per your choice. The foods here are completely safe and healthy. All the AC coaches are ready with the pillow, bed sheets and blanket to give you the maximum comfort.

Book the tickets now to Experience the comfortable journey through Charminar Express. You can also book the tickets online.