Narasapur–Nidadavolu Express
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 20 March 2018 |
| Current operator(s) | South Coast Railways |
| Route | |
| Termini | Narasapur Nidadavolu Junction |
| Stops | 6 |
| Distance travelled | 76 km (47 mi) |
| Average journey time | 2 hours 6 mins |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 17241 / 17242 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | General |
| Sleeping arrangements | No |
| Catering facilities | No pantry car attached |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | ICF coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 140 km/h (87 mph) maximum ,37 km/h (23 mph), including halts |
Narasapur–Nidadavolu Express is an Express train belonging to South Coast Railway zone of Indian Railways that runs between Narasapur and Nidadavolu Junction of Andhra Pradesh state in India.[1]
Background
[edit]It was running as Narasapur–Visakhapatnam Link Express but due to high passenger demand, it was delinked from Simhadri Express and ran as Narasapur–Nidadavolu DEMU, numbered 77275 / 77276, on 20 March 2018. But due to some passenger security reasons, it was converted into an Express train on 15 August 2018.[2]
Service
[edit]The frequency of this train is daily, it covers the distance of 76 km with an average speed of 37 km/h.[3]
Routes
[edit]This train passes through Bhimavaram Junction on both sides.
Traction
[edit]As this route is currently going to be electrified, a WDP-4 locomotive pulls the train to its destination on both sides.
External links
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ South Central Railways, Retrieved 26 June 2019.
- ^ South Central Railways, Retrieved 26 June 2019.
- ^ uniindia.com, Retrieved 26 June 2019