Guntur–Rayagada Express

The 17243 / 17244 Guntur–Rayagada Express is an express train that runs between Guntur Junction in Andhra Pradesh and Rayagada in Odisha. Earlier it was a passenger train and was converted to Express from 1 April 2018.

Guntur–Rayagada Express

Overview
Service type	Express
Locale	Andhra Pradesh & Odisha
Current operator	South Coast Railway
Route
Termini	Guntur Rayagada
Distance travelled	535 km (332 mi)
Average journey time	14 hours 55 minutes
Service frequency	Daily
Train number	17243 / 17244
On-board services
Classes	AC 3 Tier, General Unreserved, Sleeper Class
Seating arrangements	Yes
Sleeping arrangements	Yes
Catering facilities	E-catering
Observation facilities	Large windows
Baggage facilities	No
Other facilities	Below the seats
Technical
Rolling stock	ICF coach
Track gauge	Broad Gauge
Operating speed	35 km/h (22 mph) average including halts.
Route map

It was extended till Guntur from 1 November 2018. It was previously runs as Vijayawada–Vizianagaram Express.

History

It was first introduced as Vijayawada-Vizianagaram Passenger. Later in Rail budget 1999–2000, it was extended to Rayagada. It was converted to Express train from 1 April 2018. Later it was extended till Guntur from Nov 1st, 2018

Coaches

It consists of Four Sleeper, Twelve Unreserved coaches and two guard cum luggage vans. The total composition is 18 coaches.

Loco	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19
	SLR	UR	UR	UR	UR	UR	UR	UR	S1	S2	S3	S4	S5	B1	UR	UR	UR	UR	SLR

Rake Sharing

It shares rake with 17261/17262 Guntur - Tirupati Express

Loco

It is hauled by WAG-5 Electric loco of Vijayawada loco shed from Guntur to Rayagada.