| File:KCG-CGL-COA Exp.jpg 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. | |||||
| Overview | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service type | Express | ||||
| Locale | Tamil Nadu & Andhra Pradesh | ||||
| First service | 1 October 1967 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | South Central Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Start | Chengalpattu (CGL) | ||||
| Stops | 36 | ||||
| End | Kakinada Port (COA) | ||||
| Distance travelled | 755 km (469 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 16 hours 10 minutes | ||||
| Service frequency | Daily | ||||
| Train number(s) | 17643 / 17644 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | On-board catering, E-catering | ||||
| Baggage facilities | Available | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | ICF coaches | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 43 km/h (27 mph) average with halts | ||||
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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 km.[1]
Arrival and departure
Train no. 17643 departs from Chengalpattu Junction every day at 16:00 hrs.[2] reaching Kakinada Port the next day at 10:10 hrs.[3] Train no. 17644 departs from Kakinada Port every day at 14:20 hrs. reaching Chengalpattu the next day at 08:20 hrs.[4]
Locomotive
The train is hauled by WAP-7 of Lallaguda locomotive shed between Chengalpattu and Vijayawada and WDP-4D locomotive of Gooty from Vijayawada to Kakinada Port.
Routes and halts
- Chengalpattu
- Tambaram
- Chennai Egmore
- Sullurupeta
- Gudur
- Nellore
- Ongole
- Tenali
- New Guntur
- Vijayawada
- Gudivada
- Bhimavaram Town
- Tanuku
- Nidadavolu
- Rajahmundry
- Samalkot
- Kakinada Port
Rake sharing
This train has rake sharing with Kacheguda–Chengalpattu Express (17652/17651)
Average speed and frequency
The train runs at an average speed of 43 km/h. It runs on a daily basis.
References
- ↑ "Circar Express in India". India9.com. 7 June 2005. Retrieved 14 April 2012.
- ↑ "Circar Express Time Table". cleartrip.com. Retrieved 19 October 2016.
- ↑ "Circar Express/17643 Express Chennai Egmore". India Rail Info. 8 October 2011. Archived from the original on 19 October 2016. Retrieved 14 April 2012.
- ↑ "Circar Express/17644 Express Kakinada Port". India Rail Info. 3 March 2011. Retrieved 14 April 2012.