The 25201 / 02 Intercity Express is an

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that runs between and in

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Coaches

The 25201 / 02 Intercity Express has 13 general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It does not carry a pantry car coach. As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Service

The 25201 - Intercity Express covers the distance of in 7 hours 35 mins (31 km/h) and in 6 hours 25 mins as the 25202 - Intercity Express (37 km/h). As the average speed of the train is lower than , as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routing

The 25201 / 02 Intercity Express runs from via , , to .

Traction

As the route is going to electrification, a based

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diesel locomotive pulls the train to its destination.

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