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 with WAP 4 locomotive near Ghatkesar | |||||
| Overview | |||||
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| Service type | Express | ||||
| Locale | Telangana & Maharashtra | ||||
| First service | Inaugural:- 1 November 1970 (Extended till Balharshah):- 1 January 2004 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | South Central Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Start | Secunderabad (SC) | ||||
| Stops | 32 | ||||
| End | Balharshah (BPQ) | ||||
| Distance travelled | 367 km (228 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 9 hours 35 minutes | ||||
| Service frequency | Daily | ||||
| Train number(s) | 17233 / 17234 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | 1 AC chair car, 1 second class sitting, 14 general, | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | No | ||||
| Catering facilities | E-Catering | ||||
| Observation facilities | Rake sharing with 17201/17202 Golconda Express | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | ICF Coaches | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 38 km/h (24 mph) average with halts | ||||
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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
References
- "17233/Bhagyanagar Express". India Rail Info.
- "17234/Bhagyanagar Express". India Rail Info.