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{{Use Indian English|date=July 2018}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Machilipatnam –Dharmavaram Express
| image =
| image_width =
| caption =
| type = [[Express trains in India|Express]]
| locale =
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2016|07|12}}
| last =
| operator = [[South Central Railway zone]]
| ridership =
| start = {{stnlnk|Machilipatnam}} (MTM)
| stops = 18
| end = {{stnlnk|Dharmavaram Junction}} (DMM)
| distance = {{convert|695|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 14h 25m
| frequency = Daily train effective February 2019.
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
| seating = No
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering = On-board catering <br> E-catering
| observation = [[LHB coach]]
| entertainment = No
| baggage = No
| other facilities= Below the seats
| stock = 2
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| electrification =
| trainnumber = 17215/17216
| speed = {{convert|47|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, including halts
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}}

The '''Machilipatnam–Dharmavaram Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|Express]] train belonging to [[South Central Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Machilipatnam}} and {{stnlnk|Dharmavaram Junction}} in India. It is served daily with 17215/17216 train numbers.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Srinivas |first=Rajulapudi |date=2023-02-14 |title=Union Minister Kishan Reddy flags off Dharmavaram-Machilipatnam Express in Andhra Pradesh |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/union-minister-kishan-reddy-flags-off-dharmavaram-machilipatnam-express-in-andhra-pradesh/article66509002.ece |access-date=2025-07-08 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

== History ==
Initially ending at Vijayawada, it was extended to Machilipatnam on 14 February 2023. This is the first passenger train to bypass {{stnlnk|Gooty Junction}} in favor of {{stnlnk|Gooty Fort}}, skipping engine reversing time and efforts.<ref>[http://www.scr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,5,268&dcd=8927&did=1494933941193B424A97DC5E6B2378D15B4326EAD561B.web91 Additional Stoppage to Vijayawada-Dharmavaram-Vijayawada Express at Koilakuntla Railway Station]</ref><ref>[http://www.scr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,5,268&dcd=8550&did=1487056231852D6303C13B09CECF90B508060F0830C36.web91 Additional Stoppages for Vijayawada-Dharmavaram-Vijayawada tri-weekly Express]</ref><ref>[http://scr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,5,268&dcd=8550&did=1487056231852D6303C13B09CECF90B508060F0830C36.web91 Additional Stoppages for Vijayawada-Dharmavaram-Vijayawada tri-weekly Express]</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Srinivas |first=Rajulapudi |date=2023-02-14 |title=Union Minister Kishan Reddy flags off Dharmavaram-Machilipatnam Express in Andhra Pradesh |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/union-minister-kishan-reddy-flags-off-dharmavaram-machilipatnam-express-in-andhra-pradesh/article66509002.ece |access-date=2024-05-23 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

== Service==

The 17215/Machilipatnam–Dharmavaram Express has an average speed of 49.6 km/h and covers 694 km in 14h 00m. The 17216/Dharmavaram–Machilipatnam Express has an average speed of 47.0 km/h and covers 694 km in 14h 45m.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Andhra-Pradesh/2016-07-13/New-train-launched-between-Vijayawada-Dharmavaram/241706|title=New train launched between Vijayawada, Dharmavaram|first=The Hans|last=India|date=13 July 2016|website=www.thehansindia.com}}</ref>

== Route and halts ==

The important halts of the train are:
* {{stnlnk|Machilipatnam}}
* {{stnlnk|Gudivada}}
* {{stnlnk|Vijayawada Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Guntur Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Narasaraopet}}
* {{stnlnk|Vinukonda}}
*[[Markapur|Markapur Road]]
*[[Giddalur]]
* {{stnlnk|Nandyal Junction}}
*[[Banganapalle|Banaganapalle]]
*[[Koilkuntla|Koilakuntla]]
* {{stnlnk|Jammalamadugu}}
* {{stnlnk|Proddatur}}
* {{stnlnk|Yerraguntla Junction}}
*[[Tadipatri]]
* {{stnlnk|Gooty Fort}}
* {{stnlnk|Anantapur}}
* {{stnlnk|Dharmavaram Junction}}

==Coach composition==

The train has standard LHB rakes with a maximum speed of 130 km/h. The train consists of 20 coaches:

* 2 AC II Tier
* 8 AC III Tier
* 6 Sleeper coaches
* 4 General Coaches
* 2 Generators cum Luggage/parcel van

== Traction==

Both trains are hauled by a [[Vijayawada Loco Shed,|Vijayawada Loco Shed]]-based [[WAP-4]] or [[WAP-7]] electric locomotive.

==Direction reversal==

The train reverses its direction at {{stnlnk|Yerraguntla Junction}}.

== See also ==

* [[Dharmavaram Junction railway station]]
* [[Vijayawada Junction railway station]]

== Notes ==
{{notelist}}Frequency of this train has been increased. Now it runs as daily train effective February 2019.

== References ==

{{reflist}}

== External links ==

* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/48560 17215/Vijayawada - Dharmavaram Express] India Rail Info
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/48561 17216/Dharmavaram - Vijayawada Express] India Rail Info

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