Visakha Express
{{for|the 2008 Telugu film|Visakha Express (film)}}
{{Short description|Train in India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2016}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2016}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Visakha Express
| image = Visakha Exp. (32361888531).jpg
| image_width = 250
| caption = Visakha Express passing through Ghatkesar
| type = Express
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|1994}}
| last =
| operator = South Central Railway
| ridership =
| start = {{stnlnk|Secunderabad}} (SC)
| stops = 38
| end = {{stnlnk|Bhubaneswar}} (BBS)
| distance = {{convert|1134|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 22 hours 50 minutes
| frequency = Daily
| 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 = Available
| otherfacilities = Below the seats
| stock = LHB coach
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm}} Broad Gauge
| el =
| trainnumber = 17015 / 17016
| speed = {{convert|50|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts.
| map =
| map_state =
}}
The 17015 / 17016 Visakha Express is a daily express train owned by Indian Railways connecting Secunderabad (SC) to Bhubaneswar (BBS). It was widely popularised by the 2008 Telugu movie of the same name.{{citation required|date=February 2025}} The train's numbers are 17015 and 17016.
It is part of the South Central Railway zone. Train number 17016 leaves {{stnlnk|Secunderabad}} at 16:50 hr and arrives at {{stnlnk|Bhubaneswar}} the next day at 15:25 hr. Train number 17015 leaves Bhubaneswar at 08:45 AM and arrives at Secunderabad the next day at 07:30 AM.
Route & Halts
The train runs from Secunderabad via {{stnlnk|Nalgonda}}, {{stnlnk|Miryalaguda}}, {{stnlnk|Nadikudi}}, {{stnlnk|Piduguralla}}, {{stnlnk|Sattenapalle}} {{stnlnk|Guntur Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Vijayawada}}, {{stnlnk|Gudivada}}, {{stnlnk|Bhimavaram Town}}, {{stnlnk|Tanuku}}, {{stnlnk|Nidadavolu}}, {{stnlnk|Rajahmundry}}, {{stnlnk|Samalkot}}, {{stnlnk|Annavaram}}, {{stnlnk|Tuni|Andhra Pradesh}}, {{stnlnk|Elamanchili}}, {{stnlnk|Anakapalle}}, {{stnlnk|Duvvada}}, {{stnlnk|Visakhapatnam}}, {{stnlnk|Simhachalam}}, {{stnlnk|Kothavalasa}}, {{stnlnk|Vizianagaram}}, Ponduru, {{stnlnk|Srikakulam Road}}, Tilaru, Kotabommali, Naupada, {{stnlnk|Palasa}}, {{stnlnk|Sompeta}}, {{stnlnk|Ichchapuram}}, {{stnlnk|Brahmapur}}, {{stnlnk|Chhatrapur}}, {{stnlnk|Balugaon}}, {{stnlnk|Nirakarpur}}, {{stnlnk|Khurda Road}} to Bhubaneswar.
Composition
The rake consists of 1 First AC coach, 4 AC2 tier coaches, 8 AC3 tier coaches, 3 sleeper coaches, 4 General sitting, 1 SLR and 1 EOG Car.
Traction
The train is hauled by a Lallaguda Loco Shed or Vijayawada Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Secunderabad to {{stnlnk|Visakhapatnam}}. From Visakhapatnam a Visakhapatnam Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive powers the train till Bhubaneswar and vice versa.
Direction reversal
The train reverses its direction once at;
- {{stnlnk|Visakhapatnam Junction}}.
See also
Sources
- [http://indiarailinfo.com/train/1751 India-Rail-Info article on Visakha Express]
References
- Secunderabad Vishakhapatnam Garib Rath Express
- Secunderabad Visakhapatnam Duronto Express
- Secunderabad Visakhapatnam Vande Bharat Express
{{Railways in Southern India}}
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Category:Transport in Bhubaneswar
Category:Transport in Secunderabad
Category:Named passenger trains of India