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. On 30 June 2012, the Indian Railways announced that the train will be flagged of on 6 July. It was however flagged off from Visakhapatnam on 12 July 2012.
Overview The Visakhapatnam–Secunderabad Duronto Express has Two stops between the two cities to cover the distance of in 10 hours, 15 minutes. It is the 2nd fastest train between the two cities. 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.
Time Table
VISAKHAPATNAM–SECUNDERABAD DURONTO EXPRESS+22204Stations22203ArrivalDepartureArrivalDeparture ---- 20:15Secunderabad Junction 06:05 ----23:5323:55Guntur Junction01:2501:2701:0001:10Vijayawada Junction00:3000:4006:25----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 Duronto Express Hyderabad–Visakhapatnam Godavari Express Secunderabad Vishakhapatnam Garib Rath Express Visakha Express Secunderabad Mumbai Duronto Express Secunderabad New Delhi Duronto Express Secunderabad Railway Station
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