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)
Average journey time13h 50m
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 composition

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

The train reverses its direction 2 times:

See also

Notes

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

    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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