Narasapur–Nidadavolu Express

Narasapur–Nidadavolu Express is an Express train belonging to South Coast Railway zone of Indian Railways that runs between Narasapur and Nidadavolu Junction of Andhra Pradesh state in India.[1]

Narasapur–Nidadavolu Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service20 March 2018
Current operator(s)South Coast Railways
Route
TerminiNarasapur
Nidadavolu Junction
Stops6
Distance travelled76 km (47 mi)
Average journey time2 hours 6 mins
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)17241 / 17242
On-board services
Class(es)General
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesNo pantry car attached
Technical
Rolling stockICF coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed140 km/h (87 mph) maximum
,37 km/h (23 mph), including halts

Background

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It was running as Narasapur–Visakhapatnam Link Express but due to high passenger demand, it was delinked from Simhadri Express and ran as Narasapur–Nidadavolu DEMU, numbered 77275 / 77276, on 20 March 2018. But due to some passenger security reasons, it was converted into an Express train on 15 August 2018.[2]

Service

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The frequency of this train is daily, it covers the distance of 76 km with an average speed of 37 km/h.[3]

Routes

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This train passes through Bhimavaram Junction on both sides.

Traction

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As this route is currently going to be electrified, a WDP-4 locomotive pulls the train to its destination on both sides.

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References

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  1. ^ South Central Railways, Retrieved 26 June 2019.
  2. ^ South Central Railways, Retrieved 26 June 2019.
  3. ^ uniindia.com, Retrieved 26 June 2019