Guntur–Rayagada Express
{{short description|Train in India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=July 2018}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Guntur-Rayagada Express
| image =
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| caption =
| type = Express
| locale = Andhra Pradesh & Odisha
| first =
| last =
| operator = South Central Railway
| ridership =
| start = Guntur
| stops =
| end = Rayagada
| distance = {{convert|535|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 14 hours 55 minutes
| frequency = Daily
| class = AC 3 Tier, General Unreserved, Sleeper Class
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering = E-catering
| observation = Large windows
| entertainment =
| baggage = No
| otherfacilities = Below the seats
| stock = ICF coach
| gauge = Broad Gauge
| el =
| trainnumber = 17243 / 17244
| speed = {{convert|35|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts.
| map = File:(Vijayawada - Rayagada) Passenger train route map.png
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The 17243 / 17244 Guntur-Rayagada Express is an express train runs between {{stnlnk|Guntur Junction}} in Andhra Pradesh and {{stnlnk|Rayagada}} in Odisha. Earlier it was a passenger train and was converted to Express from 1 April 2018.
It was extended till Guntur from 1 November 2018. It was previously runs as Vijayawada–Vizianagaram Express.
History
It was first introduced as Vijayawada-Vizianagaram Passenger. Later in Rail budget 1999–2000, it was extended to Rayagada.{{cite web|url= http://pib.nic.in/archieve/railbud99/99rbudgeth1.html |title=Extension to Rayagada}} It was converted to Express train from 1 April 2018. Later it was extended till Guntur from Nov 1st, 2018
Coaches
It consists of Four Sleeper, Twelve Unreserved coaches and two guard cum luggage vans. The total composition is 18 coaches.{{cite web|url= http://indiarailinfo.com/train/rayagada-vijayawada-passenger-57272-rgda-to-bza/6569/230/29 |title=Coach composition}}
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Loco
References
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Category:Express trains in India