Simhadri Express
{{Short description|Train in India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2016}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2016}}
{{More citations needed|date=June 2015}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Simhadri express
| image = Guntur bound Simhadri Express at Visakhapatnam.jpg
| caption = Simhadri Express at Visakhapatnam.
| type = Express train
| locale = Andhra Pradesh
| first =
| last =
| operator = South Central Railway
| ridership =
| start = Guntur (GNT)
| stops = 22
| end = Visakhapatnam (VSKP)
| distance = {{convert|388|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 8 hours
| frequency = Daily
| class = AC Chair Car, Second Class Seating, General Unreserved
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = No
| autorack =
| catering = E-catering only
| observation = Large windows
| entertainment =
| baggage = No
| otherfacilities = Below the seats
| stock = ICF coach
| gauge = {{RailGauge|1676mm}}
| el =
| trainnumber = 17239 / 17240
| speed = {{convert|48|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts.
| map = File:Simhadri Express Route map.jpg
| map_state =
}}
The 17239 / 17240 Simhadri Express is an express train in India which runs between Guntur and Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh. This train is named after the god, Simhadri appanna in simhachalam of Andhra Pradesh . The Vijayawada division of the South Coast Railway division of the Indian Railways administers this train.{{cite web|url=http://indiarailinfo.com/train/simhadri-express-17239-gnt-to-vskp/1570/489/401|title=17239/Simhadri Express - Guntur/GNT to Visakhapatnam/VSKP - India Rail Info|work=India Rail Info}}{{cite web|url=http://indiarailinfo.com/train/simhadri-express-17240-vskp-to-gnt/1571/401/489|title=17240/Simhadri Express - Visakhapatnam/VSKP to Guntur/GNT - India Rail Info|work=India Rail Info}}
Numbering
Train Number 17240 runs from Visakhapatnam Jn to Guntur to while 17239 runs from Guntur to Visakhapatnam Jn
Route
The train starts from Visakhapatnam Jn at 07:10 hours and reaches Guntur at 15:30 hours the same day. In the return direction it leaves Guntur at 08:00 hours and reaches Visakhapatnam Jn at 16:00 hours the same day. The train runs via Vijayawada, Eluru, Nidadavolu, Rajahmundry, Samalkot, Annavaram, Tuni, Anakapalli, Duvvada,
Rake sharing
This train has rake sharing with 12748/12747 Palnadu Superfast Express
Locomotive
The train is generally hauled by WAP-7 Lallaguda (LGD) Loco shed.
Classes
The 21 coach composition contains– 1 AC Chair Car, 4 Chair car Sitting, 14 General,2 SLR
It runs with ICF coaches (Green indicating Electric locomotive, Yellow indicating colour of the general coaches, pink indicating reserved coaches and blue indicating AC coaches)
Coach Composition from Guntur to Visakhapatnam as 12739
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Coach Composition from Visakhapatnam to Guntur as 12740
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See also
References
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Category:Transport in Visakhapatnam
Category:Named passenger trains of India