Guntur–Rayagada Express


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

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