{{for|the 2008 Telugu film|Visakha Express (film)}} {{Short description|Train in India}} {{Use dmy dates|date=January 2016}} {{Use Indian English|date=January 2016}} {{Infobox rail service | name = Visakha Express | image = Visakha Exp. (32361888531).jpg | image_width = 250 | caption = Visakha Express passing through Ghatkesar | type = Express | first = {{start date and age|df=yes|1994}} | last = | operator = South Central Railway | ridership = | start = {{stnlnk|Secunderabad}} (SC) | stops = 38 | end = {{stnlnk|Bhubaneswar}} (BBS) | distance = {{convert|1134|km|0|abbr=on}} | journeytime = 22 hours 50 minutes | frequency = Daily | class = AC First Class, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved | seating = Yes | sleeping = Yes | autorack = | catering = On-board catering, <br> E-catering | observation = Large windows | entertainment = | baggage = Available | otherfacilities = Below the seats | stock = LHB coach | gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm}} Broad Gauge | el = | trainnumber = 17015 / 17016 | speed = {{convert|50|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts. | map = | map_state = }} The 17015 / 17016 '''Visakha Express''' is a daily express train owned by Indian Railways connecting Secunderabad (SC) to Bhubaneswar New (BBSN). It was widely popularised by the 2008 Telugu movie of the same name.{{citation required|date=February 2025}} The train's numbers are 17015 and 17016.
It is part of the South Central Railway zone. Train number 17016 leaves Secunderabad Junction at 16:50 hr and arrives at {{stnlnk|Bhubaneswar New}} the next day at 16:25 hr. Train number 17015 leaves Bhubaneswar New at 08:40 AM and arrives at Secunderabad Junction the next day at 07:45 AM.
==Route and halts== The train runs from Secunderabad via {{stnlnk|Nalgonda}}, {{stnlnk|Miryalaguda}}, {{stnlnk|Nadikudi}}, {{stnlnk|Piduguralla}}, {{stnlnk|Sattenapalle}} {{stnlnk|Guntur Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Vijayawada}}, {{stnlnk|Gudivada}}, {{stnlnk|Bhimavaram Town}}, {{stnlnk|Tanuku}}, {{stnlnk|Nidadavolu}}, {{stnlnk|Rajahmundry}}, {{stnlnk|Samalkot}}, {{stnlnk|Annavaram}}, {{stnlnk|Tuni|Andhra Pradesh}}, {{stnlnk|Elamanchili}}, {{stnlnk|Anakapalle}}, {{stnlnk|Duvvada}}, {{stnlnk|Visakhapatnam}}, {{stnlnk|Simhachalam}}, {{stnlnk|Kothavalasa}}, {{stnlnk|Vizianagaram}}, Ponduru, {{stnlnk|Srikakulam Road}}, Tilaru, Kotabommali, Naupada, {{stnlnk|Palasa}}, {{stnlnk|Sompeta}}, {{stnlnk|Ichchapuram}}, {{stnlnk|Brahmapur}}, {{stnlnk|Chhatrapur}}, {{stnlnk|Balugaon}}, {{stnlnk|Nirakarpur}}, {{stnlnk|Khurda Road}} to Bhubaneswar New.
== Composition == The rake consists of 1 First AC coach, II 2 tier coaches, 7 AC3 tier coaches, 6 sleeper coaches, 4 General sitting, 1 SLR and 1 EOG Car.
==Traction== The train is hauled by a Lallaguda Loco Shed or Vijayawada Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Secunderabad to {{stnlnk|Visakhapatnam}}. From Visakhapatnam a Visakhapatnam Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive powers the train till Bhubaneswar and vice versa.
==Direction reversal== The train reverses its direction once at;
* {{stnlnk|Visakhapatnam Junction}}.
== See also == *Secunderabad Vishakhapatnam Garib Rath Express *Secunderabad Visakhapatnam Duronto Express
==Sources== * [http://indiarailinfo.com/train/1751 India-Rail-Info article on Visakha Express]
==References== <references /> *Secunderabad Vishakhapatnam Garib Rath Express *Secunderabad Visakhapatnam Duronto Express *Secunderabad Visakhapatnam Vande Bharat Express {{Railways in Southern India}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Visakha Express}} Category:Transport in Bhubaneswar Category:Transport in Secunderabad Category:Named passenger trains of India Category:Rail transport in Telangana Category:Express trains in India Category:Railway services introduced in 1994