Hyderabad–Raxaul Express


The 17005 / 17006 Hyderabad–Raxaul Express is an Express train belonging to South Central Railway zone that runs between and in India. It is currently being operated with 17005/17006 train numbers on a weekly basis. The train was cancelled due to the closure of the Dhanbad – Chandrapura line.
This train is restored on its original route. It will commence its first journey as 17005 Hyderabad Raxaul Express on 4 July 2019 and from Raxaul as 17006 Raxaul Hyderabad Express on 7 July 2019.

Service

The 17005/Hyderabad Deccan–Raxaul Express has an average speed of 50 km/h and covers 2160 km in 43h 30m. The 17006/Raxaul–Hyderabad Deccan Express has an average speed of 49 km/h and covers 2160 km in 43h 45m.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are;
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Coach composition

The train has standard LHB rakes with a maximum speed of 130 km/h. The train consists of 22 coaches:
  • 2 AC II Tier
  • 4 AC III Tier
  • 9 Sleeper coaches
  • 5 General Unreserved
  • 2 EOG cum Luggage Rake

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Lallaguda Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Hyderabad to Raxaul and vice versa.

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 07265/07266 Hyderabad - Arsikere Special Express.