# Visakha Express
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{{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](/source/Ghatkesar_railway_station)
| type = [Express](/source/Express_trains_in_India)
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|1994}}
| last =
| operator = [South Central Railway](/source/South_Central_Railway_zone)
| 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,
E-catering
| observation = Large windows
| entertainment =
| baggage = Available
| otherfacilities = Below the seats
| stock = [LHB coach](/source/LHB_coach)
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm}} [Broad Gauge](/source/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](/source/Indian_Railways) connecting [Secunderabad](/source/Secunderabad) (SC) to [Bhubaneswar New](/source/Bhubaneswar_New_railway_station) (BBSN). It was widely popularised by the 2008 [Telugu movie of the same name](/source/Vishaka_Express).{{citation required|date=February 2025}} The train's numbers are 17015 and 17016.
It is part of the [South Central Railway](/source/South_Central_Railway) [zone](/source/Zones_and_divisions_of_Indian_Railways). Train number 17016 leaves [Secunderabad Junction](/source/Secunderabad_Junction_railway_station) at 16:50 hr and arrives at {{stnlnk|Bhubaneswar New}} the next day at 16:25 hr. Train number 17015 leaves [Bhubaneswar New](/source/Bhubaneswar_New_railway_station) at 08:40 AM and arrives at [Secunderabad Junction](/source/Secunderabad_Junction_railway_station) 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](/source/Ponduru_railway_station), {{stnlnk|Srikakulam Road}}, [Tilaru](/source/Tilaru_railway_station), [Kotabommali](/source/Kotabommali_railway_station), [Naupada](/source/Naupada_railway_station), {{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](/source/Electric_Loco_Shed%2C_Lallaguda) or [Vijayawada Loco Shed](/source/Electric_Loco_Shed%2C_Vijayawada)-based [WAP-7](/source/WAP-7) electric locomotive from Secunderabad to {{stnlnk|Visakhapatnam}}. From Visakhapatnam a [Visakhapatnam Loco Shed](/source/Electric_Loco_Shed%2C_Visakhapatnam)-based [WAP-7](/source/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](/source/Secunderabad_Vishakhapatnam_Garib_Rath_Express)
*[Secunderabad Visakhapatnam Duronto Express](/source/Secunderabad_Visakhapatnam_Duronto_Express)
==Sources==
* [http://indiarailinfo.com/train/1751 India-Rail-Info article on Visakha Express]
==References==
*[Secunderabad Vishakhapatnam Garib Rath Express](/source/Secunderabad_Vishakhapatnam_Garib_Rath_Express)
*[Secunderabad Visakhapatnam Duronto Express](/source/Secunderabad_Visakhapatnam_Duronto_Express)
*[Secunderabad Visakhapatnam Vande Bharat Express](/source/Secunderabad_Visakhapatnam_Vande_Bharat_Express)
{{Railways in Southern India}}
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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
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