Visakhapatnam–Secunderabad Duronto Express
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The Visakhapatnam–Secunderabad Duronto Express is a superfast AC express train of the Indian Railways, announced in 2011-12 Railway Budget by Mamata Banerjee, the then Minister of Indian Railways, connecting Secunderabad (SC) to Visakhapatnam (VSKP). It is the fastest way between the two cities and will consist of 18 coaches.[1] On 30 June 2012, the Indian Railways announced that the train will be flagged of on 6 July.[2] It was however flagged off from Visakhapatnam on 12 July 2012.[3]
Visakhapatnam–Secunderabad AC Duronto Express | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Service type | Duronto Express | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Locale | Andhra Pradesh, Telangana | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
First service | 12 July 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Current operator(s) | South Central Railway | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Route | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Termini | Secunderabad Junction Visakhapatnam Junction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stops | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Distance travelled | 701 km (436 mi) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Average journey time | 10 hours, 30 minutes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Service frequency | tri-weekly | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Train number(s) | 22203/22204 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Class(es) | AC 1, 2, 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Catering facilities | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Observation facilities | Large windows | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Baggage facilities | Below the seats | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Technical | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rolling stock | LHB Rake | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Track gauge | Broad – 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Operating speed | 73 km/h | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Overview
editThe Visakhapatnam–Secunderabad Duronto Express has Two stops between the two cities to cover the distance of 701 km (436 mi) in 10 hours, 15 minutes. It is the 2nd fastest train between the two cities.[4] The train has a commercial stops at Vijayawada Junction and Guntur Junction. From Oct 1st 2021 it is diverted via Guntur Junction to increase the connectivity between Guntur and Vishakapatnam.[5]
Time Table
editVISAKHAPATNAM–SECUNDERABAD DURONTO EXPRESS | ||||
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22204 | Stations | 22203 | ||
Arrival | Departure | Arrival | Departure | |
---- | 20:15 | Secunderabad Junction | 06:05 | ---- |
23:53 | 23:55 | Guntur Junction | 01:25 | 01:27 |
01:00 | 01:10 | Vijayawada Junction | 00:30 | 00:40 |
06:25 | ---- | Visakhapatnam Junction | ---- | 19:50 |
Coach and Rake
editCC;- 1AC—1, 2AC—3, 3AC—11, EOG—2 total 18 LHB Coaches. This train is Pulled by Lallaguda WAP-7 This train has No RSA. Single Dedicated Rake. PM @ SC/SCR
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Duronto Express on tracks soon". CityofVizag.com. Archived from the original on 22 March 2012. Retrieved 31 March 2012.
- ^ "Secunderabad–Visakhapatnam Duronto will officially be flagged off on 6th July". IndiaRailInfo.com. Retrieved 2 July 2012.
- ^ "Tri-weekly Duronto from tomorrow". The Hindu. 11 July 2012. Retrieved 12 July 2012.
- ^ "New tri-weekly Duronto express between Secunderabad-Vizag introduced". Business Line. Retrieved 12 July 2012.
- ^ "South Central Railway".