Kondaveedu Express
{{Short description|Train in India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2018}}
{{more citations needed|date=January 2016}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Kondaveedu Express
| image =
| caption =
| type = Express
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2008|12|01}}
| last =
| operator = South Central Railway
| start = {{stnlnk|Machilipatnam}} (MTM)
| stops = 16
| end = {{stnlnk|Yesvantpur Junction||Yesvantpur}} (YPR)
| distance = {{convert|778|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 17 hours 45 mins
| frequency = Tri-weekly
| class = AC First 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 = No
| otherfacilities = Below the seats
| stock = LHB coach
| gauge = Broad Gauge
| el =
| trainnumber = 17211 / 17212
| loco =
| speed = {{convert|47|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts.
| map = 250px
| map_state =
}}
The 17211 / 17212 Kondaveedu Express train belonging to Indian Railways – South Coast Railway zone is a tri-weekly train that runs between {{stnlnk|Machilipatnam}} and {{stnlnk|Yesvantpur Junction}} in India. The train is named after the Kondaveedu Fort near Guntur City.
It operates as train number 17211 from Machilipatnam to Yesvantpur Junction and as train number 17212 in the reverse direction, serving the state of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.[http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Andhra-Pradesh/2016-05-24/Railway-halt-at-Penukonda-/230042], thehansindia.com, 14 May 2016
Coaches
This train has 18 coaches viz., one 1st AC, 1 AC II tier, three AC III tier, eight sleeper class, two general second class and one second class luggage cum brake van coaches with accommodation for disabled persons.
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 17211 Machilipatnam–Yesvantpur Junction Kondaveedu Express covers the distance of {{convert|778|km|0|abbr=on}} in 18 hours and in 17 hours 45 mins as 11205 Yesvantpur Junction–Machilipatnam Kondaveedu Express.
As the average speed of the train is below {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare does not include a Superfast surcharge.
Traction
The train is hauled by a Lallaguda Loco Shed or Vijayawada Loco Shed-based WAP-7 locomotive from end to end.
Routing
The 17211 / 12 Kondaveedu Express runs from Machilipatnam via Gudivada Junction, {{stnlnk|Vijayawada Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Guntur Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Nandyal}}, {{stnlnk|Gooty Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Dharmavaram Junction}} to Yesvantpur Junction.
References
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External links
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-kondaveedu-express-17211/2388/2455/997 17211 Kondaveedu Express] at India Rail Info
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-kondaveedu-express-17212/2393/997/29 17212 Kondaveedu Express] at India Rail Info
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Category:Named passenger trains of India
Category:Rail transport in Andhra Pradesh
Category:Rail transport in Karnataka