Rajkot–Secunderabad Express Explained

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Rajkot – Secunderabad Express
Type:Superfast
Locale:Telangana, Karnataka, Maharashtra & Gujarat
Operator:South Central Railway
Start: (RJT)
Stops:26
End: (SC)
Distance:1472km (915miles)
Journeytime:26 hrs 30 mins
Frequency:Tri-weekly
Class:AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleepar Class, General Unreserved
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:E-catering
On-board catering
Observation:Large windows
Baggage:Below the seats
Trainnumber:22717 / 22718
Stock:ICF coach
Gauge:
broad gauge
Speed:57km/h average with halts

The 22717 / 22718 Rajkot - Secunderabad Express is the superfast trains operated by the South Central Railway zone of the Indian Railways between in Gujarat and in Hyderabad, Telangana.

History

The Rajkot–Secunderabad Express is a popular train in the South Central Railway zone of the Indian Railways. It is only one of three trains connecting Hyderabad with Rajkot in the state of Gujarat, the other two being the Bhavnagar Terminus–Kakinada Port Express and the Rameswaram–Okha Express. The train was introduced in the year 1985 to run from Ahmedabad to Hyderabad as a weekly super-fast train. But, due to the increasing rush of passengers the train was made bi-weekly in June 2001[1] and tri-weekly in April 2003.[2] [3] The train was later extended to Rajkot and was degraded to Express status as the number of stops were increased.

Over the years, some class train coaches have been augmented or reduced, train numbers were changed from 17017 / 17018 to 22717 / 22718 and it was converted from an express to a superfast train in late 2021.[4] [5]

Coach composition

The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 21/22 coaches:

Service

The 22717/Rajkot–Secunderabad Express has an average speed of 56 km/h and covers 1472 km in 26 hrs 10 mins.

The 22718/Secunderabad–Rajkot Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 1472 km in 26 hrs 50 mins.

Route and halts

The 22717/18 Rajkot–Secunderabad Express runs from Rajkot Junction via,,,,,,,,, to Secunderabad Junction.

Schedule

Train number Station code Departure station Departure time Departure day Arrival station Arrival time Arrival day
22717 RJT Rajkot Junction 05:30 AM Mon,Wed,Thu Secunderabad Junction 07:40 AM Tue,Thu,Fri
22718 SC Secunderabad Junction 15:00 PM Mon,Tue,Sat Rajkot Junction 17:50 PM Sun,Tue,Wed

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Vijayawada Loco Shed based WAP-4 or Lallaguda Loco Shed based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Rajkot to Secunderabad and vice-versa.

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: SCR introduces 7 new trains. https://web.archive.org/web/20101028124244/http://hindu.com/thehindu/2001/06/28/stories/0428403c.htm. dead. 2010-10-28. The Hindu. 2001-06-28. 2010-01-28.
  2. Web site: SCR plans 5 new trains. https://web.archive.org/web/20110811031816/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2003-04-14/hyderabad/27262438_1_new-trains-bi-weekly-secunderabad-rajkot-express. dead. 2011-08-11. The Times of India. 2003-04-14. 2010-01-28.
  3. Web site: Five new trains for State. https://web.archive.org/web/20110606104242/http://www.hinduonnet.com/2003/02/27/stories/2003022702900400.htm. usurped. 6 June 2011. The Hindu. 2003-02-27. 2010-01-28.
  4. Web site: Permanent Augmentation of Additional AC Coaches to Several Express Trains. South Central Railway. 2016-07-15. 2022-04-05.
  5. Web site: Indian Railways converts these express trains to superfast trains. Full list. Mint India. 2021-10-04. 2022-04-05.