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m minor fixes, replaced: WDM 3A → WDM-3A (2), Kazipet → {{stnlnk|Kazipet}} (2), {{stnlnk|Kazipet}} based → Kazipet-based, On-board Catering → On-board catering (2), | 17203 || BVC || {{
 
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| journeytime = 40 hours 25 mins
| journeytime = 40 hours 25 mins
| frequency = Weekly  
| frequency = Weekly  
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
| seating = Yes
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =  
| autorack =  
| catering = On-board Catering <br> E-Catering
| catering = On-board catering <br> E-catering
| observation = Rake sharing with 17205/17206 [[Sainagar Shirdi–Kakinada Port Express]]
| observation = Rake sharing with 17205/17206 [[Sainagar Shirdi–Kakinada Port Express]]
| entertainment =  
| entertainment =  
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==Coach composition==
==Coach composition==


The train has standard [[ICF Coaches|ICF rakes]] with a max speed of 110&nbsp;kmph. The train consists of 21 coaches :
The train has standard [[ICF coaches|ICF rakes]] with a max speed of 110&nbsp;kmph. The train consists of 21 coaches:


* 2 AC II Tier
* 2 AC II Tier
* 3 AC III Tier
* 3 AC III Tier
* 10 Sleeper Coaches
* 10 Sleeper coaches
* 4 General Unreserved
* 4 General Unreserved
* 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
* 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
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==Service==
==Service==


17203/ Bhavnagar–Kakinada Port Express has an average speed of 50&nbsp;km/hr and covers 2047&nbsp;km in 40h 50m.
*17203/ Bhavnagar–Kakinada Port Express has an average speed of 50&nbsp;km/hr and covers 2047&nbsp;km in 40h 50m.
 
*17204/ Kakinada Port–Bhavnagar Express has an average speed of 51&nbsp;km/hr and covers 2047&nbsp;km in 40h.
17204/ Kakinada Port–Bhavnagar Express has an average speed of 51&nbsp;km/hr and covers 2047&nbsp;km in 40h.


== Route & Halts ==
== Route & Halts ==
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! Train number !! Station code !! Departure station !! Departure time !! Departure day !! Arrival station !! Arrival time !! Arrival day  
! Train number !! Station code !! Departure station !! Departure time !! Departure day !! Arrival station !! Arrival time !! Arrival day  
|-
|-
| 17203 || BVC || {{stnlnk|Bhavnagar Terminus}} || 04:25 AM || Sat || {{stnlnk|Kakinada Port}} || 21:15 PM || Sun
| 17203 || BVC || Bhavnagar Terminus || 04:25 AM || Sat || Kakinada Port || 21:15 PM || Sun
|-
|-
| 17204 || COA || {{stnlnk|Kakinada Port}} || 03:45 AM || Thu || {{stnlnk|Bhavnagar Terminus}} || 19:45 PM || Fri
| 17204 || COA || Kakinada Port || 03:45 AM || Thu || Bhavnagar Terminus || 19:45 PM || Fri
|-
|-
|}
|}
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== Traction==
== Traction==


Both trains are hauled by a [[Kazipet railway station|Kazipet]] based [[WDM 3A]] diesel locomotive from [[Bhavnagar]] to [[Vijayawada]]. From {{stnlnk|Vijayawada}} trains are hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Vijayawada|Vijayawada]] based [[WAP 4]] electric locomotive from [[Vijayawada Junction railway station|Vijayawada]] to [[Kakinada Port railway station|Kakinada Port]] and vice versa.
Both trains are hauled by a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Kazipet|Kazipet]]-based [[WDM-3A]] diesel locomotive from Bhavnagar to {{stnlnk|Vijayawada Junction}}. From Vijayawada trains are hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Vijayawada|Vijayawada]]-based [[WAP-4]] electric locomotive from Vijayawada Junction to Kakinada Port and vice versa.


==Rake sharing==
==Rake sharing==


The train shares its rake with 17205/17206 [[Sainagar Shirdi–Kakinada Port Express]].
The train shares its rake with 17205/17206 [[Sainagar Shirdi–Kakinada Port Express]].
 
== Notes ==
{{notelist}}


== See also ==
== See also ==
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* [[Kakinada Port railway station]]
* [[Kakinada Port railway station]]
* [[Sainagar Shirdi–Kakinada Port Express]]
* [[Sainagar Shirdi–Kakinada Port Express]]
== Notes ==
{{notelist}}


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==


* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/238 17203/Bhavnagar Terminus - Kakinada Port Express]
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/238 17203/Bhavnagar Terminus–Kakinada Port Express] India Rail Info
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/185 17204/Kakinada Port - Bhavnagar Terminus Express]
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/185 17204/Kakinada Port–Bhavnagar Terminus Express] India Rail Info


{{Railways in Southern India}}
{{Railways in Southern India}}

Latest revision as of 23:38, 18 July 2021

Bhavnagar Terminus–Kakinada Port Express
File:BVC-COA Exp.jpg
Bhavnagar–Kakinada Express trainboard
Overview
Service typeExpress
LocaleAndhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Maharashtra & Gujarat
First service8 July 2006; 20 years ago (2006-07-08)
Current operator(s)South Coast Railways
Route
StartBhavnagar Terminus (BVC)
Stops30
EndKakinada Port (COA)
Distance travelled2,048 km (1,273 mi)
Average journey time40 hours 25 mins
Service frequencyWeekly
Train number(s)17203 / 17204
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering
E-catering
Observation facilitiesRake sharing with 17205/17206 Sainagar Shirdi–Kakinada Port Express
Baggage facilitiesAvailable
Technical
Rolling stockICF coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed50 km/h (31 mph) average including halts
Route map

The 17203 / 17204 Bhavnagar Terminus–Kakinada Port Express is an Express train belonging to South Coast Railway zone that runs between Bhavnagar Terminus and Kakinada Port in India. It is currently being operated with 17203/17204 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1][2][3]

Coach composition[edit | edit source]

The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 21 coaches:

  • 2 AC II Tier
  • 3 AC III Tier
  • 10 Sleeper coaches
  • 4 General Unreserved
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Service[edit | edit source]

  • 17203/ Bhavnagar–Kakinada Port Express has an average speed of 50 km/hr and covers 2047 km in 40h 50m.
  • 17204/ Kakinada Port–Bhavnagar Express has an average speed of 51 km/hr and covers 2047 km in 40h.

Route & Halts[edit | edit source]

The important halts of the train are:

Schedule[edit | edit source]

Train number Station code Departure station Departure time Departure day Arrival station Arrival time Arrival day
17203 BVC Bhavnagar Terminus 04:25 AM Sat Kakinada Port 21:15 PM Sun
17204 COA Kakinada Port 03:45 AM Thu Bhavnagar Terminus 19:45 PM Fri

Traction[edit | edit source]

Both trains are hauled by a Kazipet-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive from Bhavnagar to Vijayawada Junction. From Vijayawada trains are hauled by a Vijayawada-based WAP-4 electric locomotive from Vijayawada Junction to Kakinada Port and vice versa.

Rake sharing[edit | edit source]

The train shares its rake with 17205/17206 Sainagar Shirdi–Kakinada Port Express.

See also[edit | edit source]

Notes[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Various Important Features in the new West Zone Time Table". Western Railway. 29 September 2016. Retrieved 20 January 2019.
  2. ↑ Diverted due to Breaches between Sattenapalli-Piduguralla Stations
  3. ↑ NEW MAIN LINE TIME TABLE WITH MAJOR INITIATIVES RELEASED BY WESTERN RAILWAY GM

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