Delta Express is an Express Train in India which runs between Kacheguda of Telangana and Repalle of Andhra Pradesh. The South Central Railway zone of the Indian Railways administers this train. Train number 17625 runs from Kacheguda to Repalle[1] while 17626 runs from Repalle to Vikarabad Junction.[2]

Delta Express(India)
Delta Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
LocaleAndhra Pradesh
Current operator(s)South Central Railway
Route
TerminiKacheguda/Repalle
Repalle/Vikarabad Junction
Stops19/17
Distance travelled347 km (216 mi) (approx.)
Average journey time8 hours (approx.)
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)17625 / 17626
On-board services
Class(es)2-Tier AC,3-Tier AC, Sleeper Class, General
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn boarding
Technical
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
ElectrificationWDM2/WDM3A
Operating speed40 km/h (25 mph) average with halts
Route map
Delta Passenger (Kacheguda–Repalle) route map

The train was one of the oldest passenger trains of SCR and the most popular service in the route which used to cater many middle class people reaching the Hyderabad with a very less price, Initially this used to run as a fast passenger service and used to always run highly occupancy throughout the year, from 19 October 2017 the train was upgraded to an express service.[3]

Features

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The Kacheguda–Repalle Express is usually hauled by a WDM-2/WDM-3A.[4]

This Train shares its rake with Secunderabad–Manuguru Express and Repalle Secunderabad exp with PM at KCG RSA Pattern 17625->17646->12745->12746->17645->17626->07592

Coach composition

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The train usually consists of 22 standard ICF coach:

  • 1 AC Two Tier
  • 1 AC Three Tier
  • 11 Sleeper classes
  • 7 General (unreserved)
  • 2 SLR

As is customary with most other train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways, depending on demand.

Loco 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
  SLR GEN GEN GEN S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 S9 S10 S11 B1 A1 GEN GEN GEN GEN SLR

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "17625/Kacheguda - Repalle (Delta) Express (PT) - Kacheguda to Repalle SCR/South Central Zone - Railway Enquiry".
  2. ^ "17626/Repalle - Kacheguda (Delta) Express (PT) - Repalle to Kacheguda SCR/South Central Zone - Railway Enquiry".
  3. ^ "Zones & Division". SOUTH CENTRAL RAILWAY. Ministry of Railways (Railway Board). Retrieved 21 March 2018.
  4. ^ "17625/Kacheguda - Repalle (Delta) Express (PT) - Kacheguda to Repalle SCR/South Central Zone - Railway Enquiry".
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