Vijayawada–Gudur Intercity Express

The 12743 / 12744 Gudur-Vijayawada Vikramasimhapuri Amaravati Express is a daily superfast express train that runs between Vijayawada Junction and Gudur Junction in Andhra Pradesh. This train belongs to Vijayawada Division of South Central Railway Zone.

History

This train service was introduced in 2019, mainly for the convenience of localities of Nellore, Ongole to visit state's Capital region of Andhra Pradesh. The Gudur Vijaywada Intercity Express was flagged off to a start on 1 September 2019 by Vice-president M Venkaiah Naidu, Union Minister of State for Railways Suresh Angadi and other South Central Railway officials. Its name has came from former king of nellore Vikrama Simhapura

Traction

It is hauled by a Vijayawada Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive on its entire journey.