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<p>Datacorrector: Changed train start date and added the train inauguration details</p> <hr /> <div>{{short description|Train in India}}<br /> {{Use dmy dates|date=January 2016}}<br /> {{Use Indian English|date=January 2016}}<br /> {{Infobox rail service<br /> | name = Circar Express <br /> | image = File:KCG-CGL-COA Exp.jpg<br /> | image_width = <br /> | caption =The train was inaugurated by S S Krishnajee, President of Andhra Pradesh Passengers Association at the Kakinada Port Railway Station. The train service was introduced following tireless efforts by S S Krishnajee. <br /> | type = [[Express trains in India|Express]]<br /> | status = <br /> | locale = [[Tamil Nadu]] <br /> &amp; [[Andhra Pradesh]]<br /> | first = {{start date and age|df=yes|1967|10|01}}<br /> | last =<br /> | operator = [[South Central Railway zone|South Central Railways]]<br /> | start = {{stnlnk|Chengalpattu}} (CGL)<br /> | stops = 36<br /> | end = {{stnlnk|Kakinada Port}} (COA)<br /> | distance = {{convert|755|km|0|abbr=on}}<br /> | journeytime = 16 hours 10 minutes<br /> | frequency = Daily<br /> | trainnumber = 17643 / 17644<br /> | class = AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved<br /> | access = <br /> | seating = Yes<br /> | sleeping = Yes<br /> | autorack = <br /> | catering = On-board catering, &lt;br&gt; E-catering<br /> | observation = <br /> | entertainment = <br /> | baggage = Available<br /> | otherfacilities = <br /> | stock = [[ICF coaches]]<br /> | gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm}}<br /> | el = <br /> | speed = {{convert|43|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average with halts<br /> | map = [[File:Circar Express Route map.jpg|300px]]<br /> | map_state = <br /> }}<br /> <br /> The 17643 / 17644 '''Circar Express''' is a daily express train run by [[Indian Railways]] from [[Chengalpattu Junction railway station]] to [[Kakinada Port railway station]]. The train covers a distance of 755&amp;nbsp;km.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.india9.com/i9show/Circar-Express-54931.htm |title=Circar Express in India |publisher=India9.com |date=2005-06-07 |accessdate=2012-04-14}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Arrival and departure==<br /> Train no. 17643 departs from Chengalpattu Junction every day at 16:00 hrs.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=https://www.cleartrip.com/trains/17643 |title=Circar Express Time Table |publisher=cleartrip.com |date= |accessdate=19 October 2016}}&lt;/ref&gt; reaching Kakinada Port the next day at 10:10 hrs.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |url=http://indiarailinfo.com/train/1986/779/1569 |title=Circar Express/17643 Express Chennai Egmore |publisher=India Rail Info |date=2011-10-08 |accessdate=2012-04-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161019143838/http://indiarailinfo.com/train/1986/779/1569 |archive-date=19 October 2016 |url-status=dead }}&lt;/ref&gt; Train no. 17644 departs from Kakinada Port every day at 14:20 hrs. reaching Chengalpattu the next day at 08:20 hrs.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://indiarailinfo.com/train/1987/1569/779 |title=Circar Express/17644 Express Kakinada Port |publisher=India Rail Info |date=2011-03-03 |accessdate=2012-04-14}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Locomotive==<br /> The train is hauled by [[WAP-7]] of [[Electric Loco Shed, Lallaguda|Lallaguda locomotive shed]] between Chengalpattu and {{stnlnk|Vijayawada}} and [[WDP-4D]] locomotive of [[Diesel Loco Shed, Gooty|Gooty]] from Vijayawada to Kakinada Port.<br /> <br /> ==Routes and halts==<br /> * {{stnlnk|Chengalpattu}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Tambaram}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Chennai Egmore}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Sullurupeta}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Gudur}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Nellore}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Ongole}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Tenali}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|New Guntur}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Vijayawada}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Gudivada}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Bhimavaram Town}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Tanuku}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Nidadavolu}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Rajahmundry}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Samalkot}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Kakinada Port}}<br /> <br /> ==Rake sharing==<br /> This train has rake sharing with [[Kacheguda–Chengalpattu Express]] (17652/17651)<br /> <br /> ==Average speed and frequency==<br /> The train runs at an average speed of 43&amp;nbsp;km/h. It runs on a daily basis.<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> {{Reflist}}<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> * [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/circar-express-17643/1986/781/1569 17643 Circar Express]<br /> * [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/circar-express-17644/1987/1569/781 17644 Circar Express]<br /> <br /> {{Railways in Southern India}}<br /> <br /> {{DEFAULTSORT:Circar Express}}<br /> [[Category:Transport in Kakinada]]<br /> [[Category:Railway services introduced in 1965]]<br /> [[Category:Named passenger trains of India]]<br /> [[Category:Rail transport in Tamil Nadu]]<br /> [[Category:Rail transport in Andhra Pradesh]]<br /> [[Category:Express trains in India]]</div>

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