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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External links
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/15065 17005/Hyderabad Deccan–Raxaul Express] India Rail Info
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/15154 17006/Raxaul–Hyderabad Deccan Express] India Rail Info
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