Hyderabad–Raxaul Express

The Hyderabad - Raxaul Express is an express train belonging to South Central Railway zone that runs between Hyderabad Deccan and Raxaul Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 17005/17006 train numbers on a weekly basis. The train was cancelled due to closure of Dhanbad - Chandrapura line.[1][2][3] This train is restored on its original route. It will commence its first journey as 17005 Hyderabad Raxaul Express on 4 July 2019 and from Raxaul as 17006 Raxaul Hyderabad Express on 7 July 2019.

Hyderabad - Raxaul Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service7 July 2011 (2011-07-07)
Current operator(s)South Central Railway zone
Route
StartHyderabad Deccan (HYB)
Stops28
EndRaxaul Junction (RXL)
Distance travelled2,160 km (1,342 mi)
Service frequencyWeekly [lower-alpha 1]
Train number(s)17005/17006
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board Catering
E-Catering
Observation facilitiesICF Coaches
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stock2
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed50 km/h (31 mph), including halts

Service

The 17005/Hyderabad Deccan - Raxaul Express has an average speed of 50 km/hr and covers 2160 km in 43h 30m. The 17006/Raxaul - Hyderabad Deccan Express has an average speed of 49 km/hr and covers 2160 km in 43h 45m .

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composite

The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 23 coaches :

  • 2 AC II Tier
  • 4 AC III Tier
  • 10 Sleeper Coaches
  • 6 General Unreserved
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Traction

Both trains are hauled by an Erode Loco Shed or Lalaguda Loco Shed based WDP-4 electric locomotive from Hyderabad to Barauni. From Barauni, train is hauled by a Samastipur Loco Shed based WDP-4 diesel locomotive from Raxaul and vice versa.

Rake Sharing

The train shares its rake with 17020/17019 Jaipur - Hyderabad Weekly Express.

Notes

  1. Runs one day in a week for every direction.

See also

References


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