Archive · 3 Oct 2026
Telangana Express Marks 50 Years of Service
The Telangana Express is a train that connects Hyderabad and New Delhi.
It has completed 50 years of service.
Its first trip began on October 3, 1976.
The train travels 1,677 kilometres and passes through several states.
South Central Railway thanked the people who ride it.
Rail enthusiasts celebrated the milestone with a cake-cutting ceremony.
Telangana Express, train numbers 12723/24, has completed 50 years of service.
Its first service began on October 3, 1976.
The train runs between Hyderabad and New Delhi.
It covers 1,677 kilometres across seven states and Delhi.
South Central Railway thanked passengers, while rail enthusiasts held a cake-cutting ceremony.
- Who
- The Telangana Express, South Central Railway, passengers, and rail enthusiasts.
- What
- The train marked 50 years of service, with a cake-cutting ceremony held by rail enthusiasts.
- When
- The first service began on October 3, 1976; the article does not specify when the anniversary celebration took place.
- Where
- The train runs between Hyderabad and New Delhi, passing through Telangana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Delhi.
- Why
- To mark 50 years of the train's service.
- Train
- Telangana Express
- Train numbers
- 12723/24
- First service
- October 3, 1976
- Route
- Hyderabad to New Delhi
- Distance
- 1,677 kilometres
- Route states and territory
- Telangana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Delhi
- Celebration
- Rail enthusiasts organised a cake-cutting ceremony