Bhagyanagar Express

The 17233 / 17234 Bhagyanagar Express is an oldest express train in India which runs between Secunderabad Jn in Telangana and Balharshah in Maharashtra. This train was fast passenger from Ballarshah to Kazipet then runs as express till Secunderabad junction. It was introduced on November 1, 1970.The Vijayawada railway division of the South Central Railway division of the Indian Railways administers this train.

Bhagyanagar Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
LocaleTelangana & Maharashtra
First serviceInaugural:- 1 November 1970 (1970-11-01),
Extended till Balharshah:-1 January 2004 (2004-01-01)
Current operator(s)South Central Railways
Route
StartSecunderabad (SC)
Stops32
EndBalharshah (BPQ)
Distance travelled367 km (228 mi)
Average journey time9 hours 35 minutes
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)17233 / 17234
On-board services
Class(es)1 AC chair car, 1 second class sitting, 14 general,
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesE-Catering
Observation facilitiesRake sharing with 17201/17202 Golconda Express
Technical
Rolling stockLHB Coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed38 km/h (24 mph) average with halts
Route map

Numbering

Train number 17233 runs from Secunderabad Junction to Balharshah while 17234 runs from Balharshah to Secunderabad Jn.

Route

The train runs from Secunderabad via Bibinagar, Bhongir, Jangaon, Kazipet Junction, Hasanparthi Road, Uppal, Peddapalli Junction, Ramagundam, Bellampalli, Sirpur Kaghaznagar, Makudi to Balharshah.

Rake sharing

The train has rake sharing with 17201/17202 Golconda Express

Loco

The train is generally hauled by a Vijayawada based WAP 4 or Lallaguda based WAP 7 locomotive on its entire journey.

Classes

The 21 coach composition contains: 1 AC chair car, 3 second class sitting, 14 general, 3 SLR

See also

References

  • "17233/Bhagyanagar Express". India Rail Info.
  • "17234/Bhagyanagar Express". India Rail Info.


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