Visakha Express

For the 2008 Telugu film, see Visakha Express (film).

Visakha Express
Visakha Express at Secunderabad
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service1994; 31 years ago (1994)
Current operator(s)South Central Railways
Route
TerminiSecunderabad (SC)
Bhubaneswar (BBS)
Stops40
Distance travelled1,134 km (705 mi)
Average journey time22 hours 30 minutes
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)17015 - Bhubaneshwar to Secunderabad 17016 - Secunderabad to Bhubaneswar
On-board services
Class(es)AC 1 tier, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved along with luggage and generator car
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Auto-rack arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering
E-catering
Baggage facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) broad gauge
Operating speed130 km/h (81 mph) average with halts
Route map
Visakha Express route map

The Visakha Express is a daily express train owned by Indian Railways connecting Secunderabad (SC) to Bhubaneswar (BBS). It was widely popularized by the 2008 Telugu movie of the same name. The train's numbers are 17015 and 17016. It is part of the South Central Railway zone. Train number 17016 leaves Secunderabad at 4:50 PM and arrives at Bhubaneswar the next day at 3:25 PM. Train number 17015 leaves Bhubaneswar at 08:45 AM and arrives at Secunderabad the next day at 07:30 AM.

Viskha Express with WAG-5 at

Route & Halts

The train runs from Secunderabad via Nalgonda, Miryalaguda, Nadikudi, Piduguralla, Sattenapalle Guntur Junction, Vijayawada, Gudivada, Kaikaluru, Akividu, Bhimavaram Town, Tanuku, Nidadavolu, Rajahmundry, Samalkot, Annavaram, Tuni, Elamanchili, Anakapalle, Duvvada, Visakhapatnam, Simhachalam, Kothavalasa, Vizianagaram, Chipurupalli, Ponduru, Srikakulam Road, Tilaru, Kotabommali, Naupada, Palasa, Sompeta, Ichchapuram, Brahmapur, Chhatrapur, Balugaon, Nirakarpur, and Khurda Road to Bhubaneswar.

Composition

The rake consists of 1First AC, 4 AC2 tier coach, 10 AC3 tier coach, 3 sleeper coaches, 2 General sitting, 1 SLR and 1 EOG Car.

Traction

The train is hauled by Lallaguda-based WAP-7 locomotive from Secunderabad to Visakhapatnam as the route is completely electrified. From Visakhapatnam a Visakhapatnam-based WAP-4/WAP-7 locomotive powers the train till Bhubaneswar and vice versa.

Direction reversal

The train reverses its direction once at;

See also

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