Visakhapatnam–Secunderabad Duronto Express

The Visakhapatnam–Secunderabad Duronto Express is a superfast AC express train of the Indian Railways, announced in 2011-12 Railway Budget by Mamata Banerjee, the then Minister of Indian Railways, connecting Secunderabad (SC) to Visakhapatnam (VSKP). It is the fastest way between the two cities and will consist of 18 coaches.[1] On 30 June 2012, the Indian Railways announced that the train will be flagged of on 6 July.[2] It was however flagged off from Visakhapatnam on 12 July 2012.[3]

Visakhapatnam–Secunderabad
AC Duronto Express
Overview
Service typeDuronto Express
LocaleAndhra Pradesh, Telangana
First service12 July 2012
Current operator(s)South Central Railway
Route
TerminiSecunderabad Junction
Visakhapatnam Junction
Stops2
Distance travelled701 km (436 mi)
Average journey time10 hours, 30 minutes
Service frequencytri-weekly
Train number(s)22203/22204
On-board services
Class(es)AC 1, 2, 3
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesNo
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockLHB Rake
Track gaugeBroad - 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed73 km/h

Overview

The Visakhapatnam–Secunderabad Duronto Express has Two stops between the two cities to cover the distance of 701 km (436 mi) in 10 hours, 15 minutes. It is the 2nd fastest train between the two cities.[4] The train has a commercial stops at Vijayawada Junction and Guntur Junction. From Oct 1st 2021 it is diverted via Guntur Junction to increase the connectivity between Guntur and Vishakapatnam.[5]

Time Table
VISAKHAPATNAM–SECUNDERABAD DURONTO EXPRESS
22204 Stations 22203
Arrival Departure Arrival Departure
---- 20:15 Secunderabad Junction 06:05 ----
23:53 23:55 Guntur Junction 01:25 01:27
01:00 01:10 Vijayawada Junction 00:30 00:40
06:25 ---- Visakhapatnam Junction ---- 19:50

Coach and Rake

CC;- 1AC—1, 2AC—3, 3AC—11, EOG—2 total 18 LHB Coaches. This train is Pulled by Lallaguda WAP-7 This train has No RSA. Single Dedicated Rake. PM @ SC/SCR

See also

References
  1. "Duronto Express on tracks soon". CityofVizag.com. Archived from the original on 22 March 2012. Retrieved 31 March 2012.
  2. "Secunderabad–Visakhapatnam Duronto will officially be flagged off on 6th July". IndiaRailInfo.com. Retrieved 2 July 2012.
  3. "Tri-weekly Duronto from tomorrow". The Hindu. 11 July 2012. Retrieved 12 July 2012.
  4. "New tri-weekly Duronto express between Secunderabad-Vizag introduced". Business Line. Retrieved 12 July 2012.
  5. "South Central Railway".
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