Ratnachal Express

Ratnachal Express (numbered:12717/12718) is a superfast intercity express train of Indian Railways, operated between Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada.[1] Hauled by WAP 7 or WAP 4 Locos. Train Fare from Vijayawada to Vishakapatnam for 2S Rs. 145. For CC Rs. 525.

South Coast Railway zone

Ratnachal Express

Ratnachal Express with a WAP-7 Loco
Overview
Service type	Superfast Train
First service	3 October 1994
Current operator(s)	South Coast Railway zone
Ridership	Second sitting – 864, AC chair car – 216
Route
Start	Vijayawada
Stops	12
End	Visakhapatnam
Distance travelled	351 km (218 mi)
Average journey time	6 hours (average)
Service frequency	daily
Train number(s)	12717 / 12718
On-board services
Class(es)	AC Chair car, Second sitting, General Unreserved
Seating arrangements	Yes
Catering facilities	Pantry Car
Observation facilities	Standard Indian Railway coaches
Technical
Rolling stock	One
Track gauge	1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed	110 km/h (68 mph) maximum 58 km/h (36 mph), including halts
Route map

Halting stations

The Ratnachal Express covers the distance of 349 km in 6 hours as 12717 Ratnachal Express averaging 59 km/hr. As it runs above 55 km/hr, it has superfast surcharge. This train halts at Nuzvid, Eluru, Tadepalligudem, Nidadavolu, Rajahmundry, Anaparti, Samalkot, Annavaram, Tuni, Anakapalli, Duvvada.

Gallery

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  Vijayawada bound Ratnachal Express at Samalkot
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  Visakhapatnam bound Ratnachal express at Rajahmundry
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  Vijayawada bound Ratnachal Express at Marripalem
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  Visakhapatnam bound Ratnachal Express at Tuni
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  Visakhapatnam bound Ratnachal Express at Eluru

References

1. "Train Name Index" (PDF). Portal of Indian Railways. p. 12. Retrieved 31 May 2017.