| Tirupati–Machilipatnam Link Express | |
| Type: | Express |
| Locale: | Andhra pradesh |
| Operator: | South Coast Railway zone |
| Start: | (TPTY) |
| Stops: | 19 |
| End: | (MTM) |
| Distance: | 467km (290miles) |
| Journey Time: | 9h 50m |
| Frequency: | Daily |
| Class: | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved |
| Seating: | No |
| Sleeping: | Yes |
| Catering: | On-board catering E-catering |
| Observation: | ICF coach |
| Entertainment: | No |
| Baggage: | No |
| Other Facilities: | Below the seats |
| Stock: | 2 |
| Trainnumber: | 17401/17402 |
| Speed: | 48km/h, including halts |
The Tirupati–Machilipatnam Link Express is an Express train belonging to South Central Railway zone that runs between and in India. It is currently being operated with 17401/17402 train numbers on a daily basis.[1] [2] [3]
The 17401/Tirupati–Machilipatnam Link Express has an average speed of 48 km/h and covers 467 km in 9h 50m. The 17402/Machilipatanam-Tirupati Link Express has an average speed of 48 km/h and covers 467 km in 9h 50m.
The important halts of the train are:
The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 19 coaches:
Both trains are hauled by a Vijayawada Loco Shed based WAM-4P electric locomotive from Tirupati to Vijayawada. From Vijayawada train is hauled by a Guntakal Loco Shed-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive uptil Machilipatnam and vice versa.