Guntur–Rayagada Express

Guntur-Rayagada Express runs between two holy Cities in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha.Earlier it was a passenger train and was converted to Express from 1 April 2018.

Guntur - Rayagada Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
LocaleAndhra Pradesh, Odisha
Current operator(s)South Central Railway zone
Route
TerminiGuntur
Rayagada
Distance travelled535 km (332 mi)
Average journey time14 hours 55 minutes
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)17243/17244
On-board services
Class(es)Unreserved, Sleeper class, 3 AC
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Technical
Operating speed35 km/h (22 mph) average with halts
Route map
(Vijayawada - Rayagada) express train route map

It was extended till Guntur from Nov 1, 2018. It was previously called as Vijayawada–Rayagada Express.

History

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It was first introduced as Vijayawada-Vizianagaram Passenger. Later in Rail budget 1999–2000, it was extended to Rayagada.[1] It was converted to Express train from 1 April 2018. Later it was extended till Guntur from Nov 1st, 2018

Coaches

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It consists of Four Sleeper, Twelve Unreserved coaches and two guard cum luggage vans. The total composition is 18 coaches.[2]

Loco 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
  SLR UR UR UR UR UR UR UR S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 B1 UR UR UR UR SLR

Loco

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It is hauled by WAG-5 Electric loco of Vijayawada loco shed from Guntur to Rayagada.

References

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  1. ^ "Extension to Rayagada".
  2. ^ "Coach composition".