Vijayawada–Dharmavaram Express

The Vijayawada - Dharmavaram Express is an express train belonging to South Central Railway zone that runs between Vijayawada Junction and Dharmavaram Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 17215/17216 train numbers on a daily basis.[1][2][3]

Vijayawada - Dharmavaram Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service12 July 2016 (2016-07-12)
Current operator(s)South Central Railway zone
Route
StartVijayawada Junction (BZA)
Stops14
EndDharmavaram Junction (DMM)
Distance travelled619 km (385 mi)
Service frequencyDaily train effective February 2019.
Train number(s)17215/17216
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board Catering
E-Catering
Observation facilitiesLHB Coaches
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stock2
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed45 km/h (28 mph), including halts
Route map

Service

The 17215/Vijayawada - Dharmavaram Express has an average speed of 45 km/hr and covers 619 km in 13h 50m. The 17216/Dharmavaram - Vijayawada Express has an average speed of 42 km/hr and covers 619 km in 14h 50m.[4]

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composite

The train has standard LHB rakes with a max speed of 130 kmph. The train consists of 13 coaches :

  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 2 AC III Tier
  • 6 Sleeper Coaches
  • 2 Genearal Coaches
  • 2 Generators cum Luggage/parcel van

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Gooty Loco Shed based twins WDP-4D diesel locomotive from Vijayawada to Dharmavaram and vice versa.

Direction Reversal

Train Reverses its direction 2 times:

Notes

    Frequency of this train has been increased. Now it runs as daily train effective February -2019.

    See also

    References
    1. Additional Stoppage to Vijayawada-Dharmavaram-Vijayawada Express at Koilakuntla Railway Station
    2. Additional Stoppages for Vijayawada-Dharmavaram-Vijayawada tri-weekly Express
    3. Additional Stoppages for Vijayawada-Dharmavaram-Vijayawada tri-weekly Express
    4. New train launched between Vijayawada, Dharmavaram


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