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Oct 03 (19:26) Ratnachal Express Turns 30: A Journey of Speed and Service
Entry# 6208447   
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Vijayawada railway division celebrates 30th anniversary of Ratnachal Express

The South Central Railway's Vijayawada Division celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Ratnachal Express, a superfast intercity train on the Vijayawada-Visakhapatnam route. Introduced in 1994 as a standard express service (Train No. 17246/17245), it was upgraded to superfast status in 1999 and renumbered 2718/2717. The train received modern CBC rakes in...
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2006, increasing safety and performance. Initially powered by a WAM4 locomotive, it later transitioned to LGD WAP4 and LGD WAP7 locomotives, enhancing speed and reliability. The Ratnachal Express, along with the Pinakini and Satavahana Express, remains a vital transport link for commuters, showcasing Indian Railways' dedication to efficiency and quality service.

South Central Railway ke Vijayawada Division ne Vijayawada-Visakhapatnam route par chalne wali iconic Ratnachal Express ka 30th anniversary celebrate kiya. Ye superfast intercity train 1994 mein standard express service (Train No. 17246/17245) ke roop mein start hui thi. 1999 mein ise superfast status diya gaya aur number 2718/2717 kar diya gaya....
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2006 mein train ko modern CBC rakes mile, jisse safety aur performance badhi. Pehle ye WAM4 locomotive se chalti thi, lekin baad mein LGD WAP4 aur LGD WAP7 locomotives se chalne lagi, jisse speed aur reliability badhi. Ratnachal Express, apni sister trains Pinakini aur Satavahana Express ke saath, commuters ke liye ek important transport link hai, jisse Indian Railways ki efficiency aur quality service ke liye dedication dikhta hai.
Aug 09 2018 (10:54) Elimination of Stoppages for 13 Trains at few ‘E’ Category Stations S.no Train Number Elimination of Stoppages 1 Train No.77206 Bhimavaram – Vijayawada DEMU Train Moturu, Mandavalli, Pallevada, Uppalur and Dosapadu stations
IR Press Release
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Entry# 3696437   
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Aug 09 2018 (10:54)
Station Tag: Tarigoppula/TGU added by 12709 Simhapuri 12710~/1757335

Aug 09 2018 (10:54)
Station Tag: Madhura Nagar/MDUN added by 12709 Simhapuri 12710~/1757335

Aug 09 2018 (10:54)
Station Tag: Kavutaram/KVM added by 12709 Simhapuri 12710~/1757335

Aug 09 2018 (10:54)
Station Tag: Dosapadu/DPD added by 12709 Simhapuri 12710~/1757335

Aug 09 2018 (10:54)
Station Tag: Uppaluru/UPL added by 12709 Simhapuri 12710~/1757335

Aug 09 2018 (10:54)
Station Tag: Pallevada/PLVA added by 12709 Simhapuri 12710~/1757335

Aug 09 2018 (10:54)
Station Tag: Mandavalli/MDVL added by 12709 Simhapuri 12710~/1757335

Aug 09 2018 (10:54)
Station Tag: Moturu/OTR added by 12709 Simhapuri 12710~/1757335

Aug 09 2018 (10:54)
Station Tag: Pennada Agraharam/PAGM added by 12709 Simhapuri 12710~/1757335

Aug 09 2018 (10:54)
Train Tag: Bhimavaram - Vijayawada Passenger/77206 added by 12709 Simhapuri 12710~/1757335

Aug 09 2018 (10:54)
Train Tag: Vijayawada - Machilipatnam DEMU/77207 added by 12709 Simhapuri 12710~/1757335

Aug 09 2018 (10:54)
Train Tag: Machilipatnam - Vijayawada Demu/77270 added by 12709 Simhapuri 12710~/1757335

Aug 09 2018 (10:54)
Train Tag: Machilipatnam - Vijayawada Demu/77270 added by 12709 Simhapuri 12710~/1757335

Aug 09 2018 (10:54)
Train Tag: Machilipatnam Gudivada Passenger/77220 added by 12709 Simhapuri 12710~/1757335

Aug 09 2018 (10:54)
Train Tag: Gudivada Machilipatnam Passenger/77211 added by 12709 Simhapuri 12710~/1757335

Aug 09 2018 (10:54)
Train Tag: Bhimavaram - Gudivada DEMU/77267 added by 12709 Simhapuri 12710~/1757335

Aug 09 2018 (10:54)
Train Tag: Machilipatnam - Vijayawada Passenger/77262 added by 12709 Simhapuri 12710~/1757335

Aug 09 2018 (10:54)
Train Tag: Gudivada - Vijayawada DEMU/77268 added by 12709 Simhapuri 12710~/1757335

Aug 09 2018 (10:54)
Train Tag: Visakhapatnam - Narasapur (Link) Passenger/57265 added by 12709 Simhapuri 12710~/1757335

Aug 09 2018 (10:54)
Train Tag: Narasapur - Visakhapatnam (Link) Passenger/57264 added by 12709 Simhapuri 12710~/1757335

Aug 09 2018 (10:54)
Train Tag: Machilipatnam - Visakhapatnam Passenger/57229 added by 12709 Simhapuri 12710~/1757335

Aug 09 2018 (10:54)
Train Tag: Dharmavaram - Narsapur Link Express/17246-Slip added by 12709 Simhapuri 12710~/1757335

Aug 09 2018 (10:54)
Train Tag: Dharmavaram - Machilipatnam Link Express/17246 added by 12709 Simhapuri 12710~/1757335
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Few halt stations of un-reserved/reserved passenger trains of Vijayawada Division are eliminatedas detailed below:
Elimination...
Elimination of Stoppages for 13 Trains at few ‘E’ Category Stations S.no Train Number Elimination of Stoppages 1 Train No.77206 Bhimavaram – Vijayawada DEMU Train Moturu, Mandavalli, Pallevada, Uppalur and Dosapadu stations
Aug 08 2018 (23:26) Elimination of Stoppages for 13 Trains at few ‘E’ Category Stations
IR Press Release
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Entry# 3695776   
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Aug 09 2018 (11:13)
Station Tag: Pennada Agraharam/PAGM added by 16591🔹Hampi Express🔹16592^~/36147

Aug 09 2018 (11:13)
Station Tag: Tarigoppula/TGU added by 16591🔹Hampi Express🔹16592^~/36147

Aug 09 2018 (11:13)
Station Tag: Madhura Nagar/MDUN added by 16591🔹Hampi Express🔹16592^~/36147

Aug 09 2018 (11:13)
Station Tag: Kavutaram/KVM added by 16591🔹Hampi Express🔹16592^~/36147

Aug 09 2018 (11:13)
Station Tag: Dosapadu/DPD added by 16591🔹Hampi Express🔹16592^~/36147

Aug 09 2018 (11:13)
Station Tag: Uppaluru/UPL added by 16591🔹Hampi Express🔹16592^~/36147

Aug 09 2018 (11:13)
Station Tag: Pallevada/PLVA added by 16591🔹Hampi Express🔹16592^~/36147

Aug 09 2018 (11:13)
Station Tag: Mandavalli/MDVL added by 16591🔹Hampi Express🔹16592^~/36147

Aug 09 2018 (11:13)
Station Tag: Moturu/OTR added by 16591🔹Hampi Express🔹16592^~/36147
Few halt stations of un-reserved/reserved passenger trains of Vijayawada Division are eliminated as detailed below:
Elimination...
Elimination of Stoppages for 13 Trains at few ‘E’ Category Stations
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