Ratnachal Express

Ratnachal Express
రత్నాచల్ ఎక్స్‌ప్రెస్
Ratnachal Express with a WAP-7 Loco
Overview
Service type Superfast Train
First service 3 October 1994
Current operator(s) South Central Railway
Ridership Second sitting – 864, AC chair car – 216
Route
Start Vijayawada
Stops 12
End Visakhapatnam
Distance travelled 351 km (218 mi)
Average journey time 6 hours (average)
Service frequency daily
Train number(s) 12717 / 12718
On-board services
Class(es) AC Chair car, Second sitting, General Unreserved
Seating arrangements Yes
Catering facilities Pantry Car
Observation facilities Standard Indian Railway coaches
Technical
Rolling stock One
Track gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed 110 km/h (68 mph) maximum
58 km/h (36 mph), including halts
Route map
Ratnachal Express at Marripalem

Ratnachal Express (numbered:12717/12718) is a superfast intercity express train of Indian Railways, operated between Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada.[1] Hauled by WAP 7 or WAP 4 Locos. Train Fare from Vijayawada to Vishakapatnam for 2S Rs. 145. For CC Rs. 525.

Halting stations

The Ratnachal Express covers the distance of 349 km in 6 hours as 12717 Ratnachal Express averaging 59 km/hr. As it runs above 55 km/hr, it has superfast surcharge. This train halts at Nuzvid, Eluru, Tadepalligudem, Nidadavolu, Rajahmundry, Anaparti, Samalkot, Annavaram, Tuni, Anakapalli, Duvvada.

References

  1. ↑ "Train Name Index" (PDF). Portal of Indian Railways. p. 12. Retrieved 31 May 2017.
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