Visakhapatnam–Koraput Intercity Express[1] runs between Visakhapatnam City in Andhra Pradesh and Koraput in Odisha. The train runs through Vizianagaram, Rayagada and Damanjodi. It is numbered 18511/18512 by Indian Railways. The train is maintained by East Coast Railway Zone. The train is hauled by a WDM-3A locomotive of the Visakhapatnam shed.
 Koraput Intercity express arrives at Visakhapatnam with a WDM3D loco | |||||
| Overview | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service type | Express | ||||
| Locale | Andhra Pradesh, Odisha | ||||
| First service | 24 March 2012 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | East Coast Railway | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | Visakhapatnam Koraput | ||||
| Stops | 9 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 359 km (223 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 7 hours 25 minutes (average) | ||||
| Service frequency | Bi-Weekly | ||||
| Train number(s) | 18511 / 18512 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | No | ||||
| Observation facilities | Standard Indian Railways coaches | ||||
| Baggage facilities | Under the seats | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | Rake sharing 18411/18412 Visakhapatnam - Bhubaneshwar intercity Express | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 110 km/h (68 mph) maximum 48 km/h (30 mph), including halts | ||||
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Time Table edit
18511- Koraput to Visakhapatnam[2]
| Station Code | Station Name |
|---|---|
| KRPU | Koraput Jn. |
| DMNJ | Damanjodi |
| LKMR | Lakshmipur Road |
| TKRI | Tikiri |
| SPRD | Singapur Road |
| RGDA | Rayagada |
| PVP | Parvatipuram |
| VBL | Bobbili Jn. |
| VZM | Vizianagaram Jn. |
| SCM | Simhachalam |
| VSKP | Visakhapatnam Jn. |
18512- Visakhapatnam to Koraput
| Station Code | Station Name |
|---|---|
| VSKP | Visakhapatnam Jn. |
| SCM | Simhachalam |
| VZM | Vizianagaram Jn. |
| VBL | Bobbili Jn. |
| PVP | Parvatipuram |
| RGDA | Rayagada |
| SPRD | Singapur Road |
| TKRI | Tikiri |
| LKMR | Lakshmipur Road |
| DMNJ | Damanjodi |
| KRPU | Koraput Jn. |
Coaches edit
The rake composition is SLR, UR, UR, D1, UR, UR, UR, UR, UR, SLR making a total 10 coaches [3] Koraput Junction to Visakhapatnam Junction 18512[4] Visakhapatnam Junction to Koraput Junction.
This train has Rake Sharing Arrangement[5] with 18411/18412 Visakhapatnam-Bhubaneswar Intercity Express.
| Loco | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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SLR | UR | UR | UR | UR | UR | UR | UR | UR | SLR |
References edit
- ^ "Inaugural notice".
- ^ "18511/Koraput - Vishakapatnam Intercity Express (UnReserved) - Koraput/KRPU to Visakhapatnam/VSKP". India Rail Info. 21 October 2015. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
- ^ "Time Table of Train No. 18511".
- ^ "Time Table of Train No. 18512".
- ^ "18511/Koraput - Vishakapatnam Intercity Express Mail/Express Koraput/KRPU to Visakhapatnam/VSKP - India Rail Info - A Busy Junction for Travellers & Rail Enthusiasts". India Rail Info. 23 March 2012. Retrieved 30 October 2013.