Visakha Express

For the 2008 Telugu film, see Visakha Express (film).

The 17015 / 17016 Visakha Express is a daily express train owned by Indian Railways connecting Secunderabad (SC) to Bhubaneswar New (BBSN). It was widely popularised by the 2008 Telugu movie of the same name.^{[citation needed]} The train's numbers are 17015 and 17016.

Visakha Express

Visakha Express passing through Ghatkesar
Overview
Service type	Express
First service	1994; 31 years ago (1994)
Current operator(s)	South Central Railway
Route
Termini	Secunderabad (SC) Bhubaneswar (BBS)
Stops	38
Distance travelled	1,134 km (705 mi)
Average journey time	22 hours 50 minutes
Service frequency	Daily
Train number(s)	17015 / 17016
On-board services
Class(es)	AC First Class, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangements	Yes
Sleeping arrangements	Yes
Catering facilities	On-board catering, E-catering
Observation facilities	Large windows
Baggage facilities	Available
Other facilities	Below the seats
Technical
Rolling stock	LHB coach
Track gauge	1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) Broad Gauge
Operating speed	50 km/h (31 mph) average including halts.

It is part of the South Central Railway zone. Train number 17016 leaves Secunderabad at 16:50 hr and arrives at Bhubaneswar the next day at 15:25 hr. Train number 17015 leaves Bhubaneswar at 08:45 AM and arrives at Secunderabad the next day at 07:30 AM.

Route & Halts

The train runs from Secunderabad via Nalgonda, Miryalaguda, Nadikudi, Piduguralla, Sattenapalle Guntur Junction, Vijayawada, Gudivada, Bhimavaram Town, Tanuku, Nidadavolu, Rajahmundry, Samalkot, Annavaram, Tuni, Elamanchili, Anakapalle, Duvvada, Visakhapatnam, Simhachalam, Kothavalasa, Vizianagaram, Ponduru, Srikakulam Road, Tilaru, Kotabommali, Naupada, Palasa, Sompeta, Ichchapuram, Brahmapur, Chhatrapur, Balugaon, Nirakarpur, Khurda Road to Bhubaneswar New.

Composition

The rake consists of 1 First AC coach, 4 AC2 tier coaches, 8 AC3 tier coaches, 3 sleeper coaches, 4 General sitting, 1 SLR and 1 EOG Car.

Traction

The train is hauled by a Lallaguda Loco Shed or Vijayawada Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Secunderabad to Visakhapatnam. From Visakhapatnam a Visakhapatnam Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive powers the train till Bhubaneswar and vice versa.

Direction reversal

The train reverses its direction once at;

• Visakhapatnam Junction.

See also

• Secunderabad Vishakhapatnam Garib Rath Express
• Secunderabad Visakhapatnam Duronto Express

Sources

• India-Rail-Info article on Visakha Express