The Machilipatnam–Dharmavaram Express is an Express train belonging to South Coast Railway zone that runs between and in India. It is served daily with 17215/17216 train numbers.
History Initially ending at Vijayawada, it was extended to Machilipatnam on 14 February 2023. This is the first passenger train to bypass in favor of , skipping engine reversing time and efforts.Additional Stoppage to Vijayawada-Dharmavaram-Vijayawada Express at Koilakuntla Railway StationAdditional Stoppages for Vijayawada-Dharmavaram-Vijayawada tri-weekly ExpressAdditional Stoppages for Vijayawada-Dharmavaram-Vijayawada tri-weekly Express
Service
The 17215/Machilipatnam–Dharmavaram Express has an average speed of 49.6 km/h and covers 694 km in 14h 00m. The 17216/Dharmavaram–Machilipatnam Express has an average speed of 47.0 km/h and covers 694 km in 14h 45m.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
Pedana
Markapur Road Giddalur
Banaganapalle Koilakuntla
Tadipatri
Coach composition
The train has standard LHB rakes with a maximum speed of 130 km/h. The train consists of 20 coaches:
2 AC II Tier 8 AC III Tier 6 Sleeper coaches 4 General Coaches 2 Generators cum Luggage/parcel van
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Vijayawada Loco Shed-based WAP-4 or WAP-7 electric locomotive.
Direction reversal
The train reverses its direction at .
See also
Dharmavaram Junction railway station Vijayawada Junction railway station
Notes Frequency of this train has been increased. Now it runs as daily train effective February 2019.
References
External links
17215/Vijayawada - Dharmavaram Express India Rail Info 17216/Dharmavaram - Vijayawada Express India Rail Info