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{{Infobox rail service<br />
| name = Bilaspur–Tirupati Express<br />
| image = <br />
| image_width = <br />
| caption = <br />
| type = [[Express trains in India|Express]]<br />
| locale = <br />
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2005|07|03}}<br />
| last =<br />
| operator = [[South Coast Railway zone|South Coast Railways]]<br />
| ridership =<br />
| start = {{stnlnk|Bilaspur}} (BSP) <br />
| stops = 63<br />
| end = {{stnlnk|Tirupati}} (TPTY)<br />
| distance = {{convert|1404|km|0|abbr=on}}<br />
| journeytime = 30h 30m <br />
| frequency = Bi-weekly <br />
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved<br />
| seating = No<br />
| sleeping = Yes<br />
| autorack = <br />
| catering = On-board catering <br> E-catering<br />
| observation = Rake sharing with 17479/17480 [[Puri–Tirupati Express]]<br />
| entertainment = <br />
| baggage = No<br />
| other facilities= Below the seats<br />
| stock = [[ICF coaches]]<br />
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}<br />
| electrification = <br />
| trainnumber = 17481 / 17482<br />
| speed = {{convert|46|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts<br />
| map = [[File:(Bilaspur - Tirupathi) Express Route map.jpg|300px]]<br />
| map_state =<br />
}}<br />
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The 17481 / 17482 '''Bilaspur–Tirupati Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|Express]] train belonging to [[South Coast Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Bilaspur Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Tirupati}} in India. It is currently being operated with 17481/17482 train numbers on bi-weekly basis.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/rain-effect-several-trains-rescheduled/article19300169.ece | title=Rain effect: several trains rescheduled | date=18 July 2017 | newspaper=The Hindu | accessdate=19 October 2018 }}</ref><ref>[http://www.eastcoastrail.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=2513&did=150027084295696FB21491D9410B6F96CFDCFCDD99D90.web107 HEAVY RAIN CAUSING FLOOD SITUATION AFFECTED TRAIN SERVICES IN RAYAGADA-TITILAGARH RAILWAY SECTION]</ref><ref>[http://www.scr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,5,268&dcd=9167&did=15002815449616F0289F89343BE6B77BF3FF09830840C.web107 Trains Cancelled/Short Terminated/Diverted/Rescheduled]</ref><ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/dredging-harbour-at-antarvedi-to-improve-road-connectivity/article8481714.ece Dredging harbour at Antarvedi to improve road connectivity]</ref><br />
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== Service==<br />
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The 17481/Bilaspur–Tirupati Express has an average speed of 46&nbsp;km/hr and covers 1404&nbsp;km in 30h 30m. The 17482/Tirupati–Bilaspur Express has an average speed of 45&nbsp;km/hr and covers 1404&nbsp;km in 31h 10m.<br />
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== Route & Halts ==<br />
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The important halts of the train are:<br />
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* '''{{stnlnk|Bilaspur}}'''<br />
* {{stnlnk|Raipur Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Mahasamund}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Kantabanji}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Titlagarh}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Rayagada}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Vizianagaram Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Visakhapatnam Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Rajahmundry}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Vijayawada Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Gudur Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Renigunta Junction}}<br />
* '''{{stnlnk|Tirupati}}'''<br />
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==Coach composition==<br />
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The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 16 coaches :<br />
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* 1 AC II Tier<br />
* 2 AC III Tier<br />
* 6 Sleeper Coaches<br />
* 5 General<br />
* 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake<br />
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== Traction==<br />
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Both trains are hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Visakhapatnam|Visakhapatnam]]-based [[WAP-4]] / [[WAP-7]] locomotive from Bilaspur to {{stnlnk|Visakhapatnam}}. From Visakhapatnam to [[Vijayawada Junction railway station|Vijayawada]] it is hauled by [[Indian locomotive class WDM-3D|WDM-3D]] / [[WDM-3A]] of [[Diesel Loco Shed, Guntakal|Guntakal]] / [[Diesel Loco Shed, Vishakhapatnam|Visakhapatnam shed]] and from Vijayawada to {{stnlnk|Tirupati}} both trains are hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Vijayawada|Vijayawada]]-based [[WAP-4]] / [[WAG-5P]] electric locomotive and vice versa.<br />
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==Direction reversal==<br />
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The train reverses its direction 2 times:<br />
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* {{stnlnk|Raipur Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Visakhapatnam Junction}}<br />
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==Rake sharing==<br />
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The train shares its rake with 17479/17480 [[Puri–Tirupati Express]].<br />
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== See also ==<br />
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* [[Bilaspur Junction railway station]]<br />
* [[Tirupati railway station]]<br />
* [[Puri–Tirupati Express]]<br />
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== Notes ==<br />
{{notelist}}<br />
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== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
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== External links ==<br />
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{{Railways in Northern India}}<br />
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Bilaspur-Tirupati Express}}<br />
[[Category:Transport in Tirupati]]<br />
[[Category:Transport in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh]]<br />
[[Category:Express trains in India]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Chhattisgarh]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Odisha]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Andhra Pradesh]]<br />
[[Category:Railway services introduced in 2005]]<br />
[[Category:2005 establishments in India]]<br />
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