Hyderabad–Raxaul Express

{{short description|Train in India}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2018}}

{{Use Indian English|date=May 2018}}

{{Infobox rail service

| name = Hyderabad–Raxaul Express

| image = RXL HYD Exp.jpg

| image_width =

| caption = Name plate

| type = Express

| locale =

| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2011|07|07}}

| last =

| operator = South Central Railway

| ridership =

| start = {{stnlnk|Hyderabad Deccan}} (HYB)

| stops = 28

| end = {{stnlnk|Raxaul Junction}} (RXL)

| distance = {{convert|2160|km|0|abbr=on}}

| journeytime = 43h 30m

| frequency = Weekly {{efn|Runs one day in a week for every direction.}}

| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved

| seating = Yes

| sleeping = Yes

| autorack =

| catering = On-board catering
E-catering

| observation = Large windows

| entertainment =

| baggage =

| otherfacilities = Below the seats

| stock = LHB coach

| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}

| electrification =

| trainnumber = 17005 / 17006

| speed = {{convert|51|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts

| map =

| map_state =

}}

The 17005 / 17006 Hyderabad–Raxaul Express is an Express train belonging to South Central Railway zone that runs between {{stnlnk|Hyderabad Deccan}} and {{stnlnk|Raxaul Junction}} in India. It is currently being operated with 17005/17006 train numbers on a weekly basis. The train was cancelled due to the closure of the Dhanbad – Chandrapura line.[http://www.scr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,5,268&dcd=9221&did=15010518426732FCD48C572FB305089B2CA3B86788FC1.web91 Twenty eight Special Trains between Secunderabad - Darbhanga and Hyderabad - Raxaul][https://telanganatoday.com/scr-to-run-28-special-trains-secunderabad-darbhanga-hyderabad-raxaul SCR to run 28 special trains between Secunderabad-Darbhanga and Hyderabad-Raxaul][http://www.ser.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,423&dcd=1813&did=15004691495832EDAAF19F2D8AE27132429C9635295B6.web91 RESTORATION OF BHUBANESWAR-DHANBAD GARIB RATH EXPRESS WITH SHORT TERMINATION AT BOKARO STEEL CITY & MALDA TOWN-SURAT EXPRESS VIA DIVERTED ROUTE]

This train is restored on its original route. It will commence its first journey as 17005 Hyderabad Raxaul Express on 4 July 2019 and from Raxaul as 17006 Raxaul Hyderabad Express on 7 July 2019.

Service

The 17005/Hyderabad Deccan–Raxaul Express has an average speed of 50 km/h and covers 2160 km in 43h 30m. The 17006/Raxaul–Hyderabad Deccan Express has an average speed of 49 km/h and covers 2160 km in 43h 45m .

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are;

  • {{stnlnk|Hyderabad Deccan}}
  • {{stnlnk|Secunderabad Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Kazipet Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Balharshah Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Arjuni}}
  • {{stnlnk|Gondia Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Durg Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Raipur Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Bilaspur Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Rourkela Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Ranchi Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Muri Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Bokaro Steel City}}
  • {{stnlnk|Dhanbad Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Jhajha}}
  • {{stnlnk|Barauni Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Samastipur Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Sitamarhi Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Raxaul Junction}}

Coach composition

The train has standard LHB rakes with a maximum speed of 130 km/h. The train consists of 22 coaches:

  • 2 AC II Tier
  • 4 AC III Tier
  • 9 Sleeper coaches
  • 5 General Unreserved
  • 2 EOG cum Luggage Rake

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Lallaguda Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Hyderabad to Raxaul and vice versa.

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 07265/07266 Hyderabad - Arsikere Special Express.

See also

Notes

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References

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