| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 12 July 2016 |
| Current operator(s) | South Central Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Start | Machilipatnam (MTM) |
| Stops | 18 |
| End | Dharmavaram Junction (DMM) |
| Distance travelled | 695 km (432 mi) |
| Average journey time | 14h 25m |
| Service frequency | Daily train effective February 2019. |
| Train number(s) | 17215/17216 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | No |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | On-board catering E-catering |
| Observation facilities | LHB coach |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 2 |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 47 km/h (29 mph), including halts |
The Machilipatnam–Dharmavaram Express is an Express train belonging to South Central Railway zone that runs between Machilipatnam and Dharmavaram Junction in India. It is served daily with 17215/17216 train numbers.[1]
History[edit | edit source]
Initially ending at Vijayawada, it was extended to Machilipatnam on 14 February 2023. This is the first passenger train to bypass Gooty Junction in favor of Gooty Fort, skipping engine reversing time and efforts.[2][3][4][5]
Service[edit | edit source]
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.[6]
Route and halts[edit | edit source]
The important halts of the train are:
- Machilipatnam
- Gudivada
- Vijayawada Junction
- Guntur Junction
- Narasaraopet
- Vinukonda
- Markapur Road
- Giddalur
- Nandyal Junction
- Banaganapalle
- Koilakuntla
- Jammalamadugu
- Proddatur
- Yerraguntla Junction
- Tadipatri
- Gooty Fort
- Anantapur
- Dharmavaram Junction
Coach composition[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
Both trains are hauled by a Vijayawada Loco Shed-based WAP-4 or WAP-7 electric locomotive.
Direction reversal[edit | edit source]
The train reverses its direction at Yerraguntla Junction.
See also[edit | edit source]
Notes[edit | edit source]
Frequency of this train has been increased. Now it runs as daily train effective February 2019.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Srinivas, Rajulapudi (14 February 2023). "Union Minister Kishan Reddy flags off Dharmavaram-Machilipatnam Express in Andhra Pradesh". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 8 July 2025.
- ↑ Additional Stoppage to Vijayawada-Dharmavaram-Vijayawada Express at Koilakuntla Railway Station
- ↑ Additional Stoppages for Vijayawada-Dharmavaram-Vijayawada tri-weekly Express
- ↑ Additional Stoppages for Vijayawada-Dharmavaram-Vijayawada tri-weekly Express
- ↑ Srinivas, Rajulapudi (14 February 2023). "Union Minister Kishan Reddy flags off Dharmavaram-Machilipatnam Express in Andhra Pradesh". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
- ↑ India, The Hans (13 July 2016). "New train launched between Vijayawada, Dharmavaram". www.thehansindia.com.
External links[edit | edit source]
- 17215/Vijayawada - Dharmavaram Express India Rail Info
- 17216/Dharmavaram - Vijayawada Express India Rail Info
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