Hyderabad–Raxaul Express

The 17005 / 17006 Hyderabad–Raxaul Express is an Express train belonging to South Central Railway zone that runs between Hyderabad Deccan and Raxaul Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 17005/17006 train numbers on a weekly basis. The train was cancelled due to the closure of the Dhanbad – Chandrapura line.[1][2][3] This train is restored on its original route. It will commence its first journey as 17005 Hyderabad Raxaul Express on 4 July 2019 and from Raxaul as 17006 Raxaul Hyderabad Express on 7 July 2019.

Hyderabad–Raxaul Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service7 July 2011; 13 years ago (2011-07-07)
Current operator(s)South Central Railway
Route
TerminiHyderabad Deccan (HYB)
Raxaul Junction (RXL)
Stops28
Distance travelled2,160 km (1,342 mi)
Average journey time43h 30m
Service frequencyWeekly [a]
Train number(s)17005 / 17006
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering
E-catering
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed51 km/h (32 mph) average including halts

Service

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The 17005/Hyderabad Deccan–Raxaul Express has an average speed of 50 km/h and covers 2160 km in 43h 30m. The 17006/Raxaul–Hyderabad Deccan Express has an average speed of 49 km/h and covers 2160 km in 43h 45m .

Route and halts

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The important halts of the train are;

Coach composition

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The train has standard LHB rakes with a maximum speed of 130 km/h. The train consists of 22 coaches:

  • 2 AC II Tier
  • 4 AC III Tier
  • 9 Sleeper coaches
  • 5 General Unreserved
  • 2 EOG cum Luggage Rake

Traction

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Both trains are hauled by a Lallaguda Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Hyderabad to Raxaul and vice versa.

Rake sharing

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The train shares its rake with 07265/07266 Hyderabad - Arsikere Special Express.

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ Runs one day in a week for every direction.

References

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