Visakhapatnam–Secunderabad Duronto Express

Visakhapatnam–Secunderabad
AC Duronto Express
Overview
Service type Duronto Express
Locale Andhra Pradesh, Telangana
First service 12 July 2012
Current operator(s) South Central Railway
Route
Termini Secunderabad Junction
Visakhapatnam Junction
Stops 2
Distance travelled 701 km (436 mi)
Average journey time 10 hours, 30 minutes
Service frequency tri-weekly
Train number(s) 22203/22204
On-board services
Class(es) AC 1, 2, 3
Seating arrangements Yes
Sleeping arrangements Yes
Catering facilities No
Observation facilities Large windows
Baggage facilities Below the seats
Technical
Rolling stock LHB Rake
Track gauge Broad - 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed 73 km/h

The Visakhapatnam–Secunderabad Duronto Express is a superfast AC express train of the Indian Railways, announced in 2011-12 Railway Budget by Mamata Banerjee, the then Minister of Indian Railways, connecting Secunderabad (SC) to Visakhapatnam (VSKP). It is the fastest way between the two cities and will consist of 18 coaches. On 30 June 2012, the Indian Railways announced that the train will be flagged of on 6 July. It was however flagged off from Visakhapatnam on 12 July 2012.

Overview

The Visakhapatnam–Secunderabad Duronto Express has Two stops between the two cities to cover the distance of 701 km (436 mi) in 10 hours, 15 minutes. It is the 2nd fastest train between the two cities. The train has a commercial stops at Vijayawada Junction and Guntur Junction. From Oct 1st 2021 it is diverted via Guntur Junction to increase the connectivity between Guntur and Vishakapatnam.

Time Table

VISAKHAPATNAM–SECUNDERABAD DURONTO EXPRESS
22204 Stations 22203
Arrival Departure Arrival Departure
---- 20:15 Secunderabad Junction 06:05 ----
23:53 23:55 Guntur Junction 01:25 01:27
01:00 01:10 Vijayawada Junction 00:30 00:40
06:25 ---- Visakhapatnam Junction ---- 19:50

Coach and Rake

CC;- 1AC—1, 2AC—3, 3AC—11, EOG—2 total 18 LHB Coaches. This train is Pulled by Lallaguda WAP-7 This train has No RSA. Single Dedicated Rake. PM @ SC/SCR

See also