The 17233 / 17234 Bhagyanagar Express is the oldest Express train in India. It runs between Secunderabad Junction in Telangana and Balharshah Junction in Maharashtra. Due to the impact of COVID-19, the route terminates at Sirpur Kaghaznagar railway station. It was introduced on November 1, 1970. The Vijayawada railway division in the South Central Railway zone of Indian Railways administers the train.

Bhagyanagar Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
LocaleTelangana & Maharashtra
First service1 November 1970; 53 years ago (1970-11-01)
Current operator(s)South Central Railways
Route
TerminiSecunderabad Junction (SC)
Sirpur Kagaznagar (SKZR)
Stops32
Distance travelled367 km (228 mi)
Average journey time9 hours 35 minutes
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)17233 / 17234
On-board services
Class(es)1 AC chair car, 1 second class sitting, 14 general,
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Auto-rack arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesYes
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed38 km/h (24 mph)
Route map
Bhagyanagar Express route map

Numbering

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Train number 17233 runs from Secunderabad Junction to Sirpur Kaghaznagar railway station, while 17234 runs from Sirpur Kaghaznagar railway station to Secunderabad Junction.

Routeing

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The train runs from Secunderabad via Bibinagar, Bhongir, Jangaon, Kazipet Junction, Hasanparthi Road, Uppal, Peddapalli Junction, Ramagundam, Mancherial, and Bellampalli.

Rake sharing

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The train shares a rake with 17201/17202 Golconda Express.

Traction

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The train is hauled by a Lallaguda Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive on its entire journey.

Classes

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The 21 coach composition contains: 1 AC chair car, 3 second class sitting, 14 general, 2 SLR.

See also

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References

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  • "17233/Bhagyanagar Express". India Rail Info.
  • "17234/Bhagyanagar Express". India Rail Info.