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The Visakhapatnam–Secunderabad Duronto Express is a superfast AC express train of the Indian Railways, announced in 2011-12 Railway Budget by Mamata Banerjee, the then Minister of Indian Railways, connecting Secunderabad (SC) to Visakhapatnam (VSKP). It is the fastest way between the two cities and will consist of 18 coaches.[1] On 30 June 2012, the Indian Railways announced that the train will be flagged of on 6 July.[2] It was however flagged off from Visakhapatnam on 12 July 2012.[3]

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Visakhapatnam–Secunderabad Duronto Express

Overview
Service type	Duronto Express
Locale	Andhra Pradesh, Telangana
First service	12 July 2012
Current operator(s)	South Central Railway
Route
Termini	Secunderabad Junction Visakhapatnam Junction
Stops	2
Distance travelled	701 km (436 mi)
Average journey time	10 hours, 30 minutes
Service frequency	tri-weekly
Train number(s)	22203/22204
On-board services
Class(es)	AC 1, 2, 3
Seating arrangements	Yes
Sleeping arrangements	Yes
Catering facilities	No
Observation facilities	Large windows
Baggage facilities	Below the seats
Technical
Rolling stock	LHB Rake
Track gauge	Broad - 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed	73 km/h
Route map

Overview

The train runs with a single stop between the two cities cover the distance of 701 km (436 mi) in 10 hours, 15 minutes. It is the fastest train between the two cities.[4] The train has a commercial stops at Vijayawada Junction and Guntur Junction. From Oct 1st 2021 it is diverted via Guntur Junction to increase the connectivity between Guntur and Vishakapatnam.[5]

See also

• Duronto Express
• Godavari Express
• Secunderabad Vishakhapatnam Garib Rath Express
• Visakha Express
• Secunderabad Mumbai Duronto Express
• Secunderabad New Delhi Duronto Express
• Secunderabad Railway Station

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