17040 Vasco-da-Gama - Secunderabad Express
Train Information
| Train number | 17040 |
|---|---|
| Train name | Vasco-da-Gama - Secunderabad Express |
| Train type | MAIL EXPRESS |
| Source station | VASCO DA GAMA (VSG) |
| Departure | 08:40 · Day 1 |
| Destination station | SECUNDERABAD JN (SC) |
| Arrival | 04:00 · Day 2 |
| Total distance | 817 km |
| Journey duration | 19 hours 20 minutes |
| Scheduled stations | 21 |
| Intermediate stops | 19 |
| Railway zone | South Western Railway (SWR) |
| Division | Hubballi (UBL) |
| Running days | Thursday, Saturday |
| Travel classes | 2A, 3A, SL, GEN |
Train 17040 Vasco-da-Gama - Secunderabad Express is a MAIL EXPRESS type train operated by Indian Railways. It departs from VASCO DA GAMA at 8:40 AM. It arrives at its destination, SECUNDERABAD JN on Day 2 at 4:00 AM, covering a total distance of 817 km in 19 hours 20 minutes, with 19 intermediate scheduled stops.
Train 17040 Vasco-da-Gama - Secunderabad Express runs on Thursday, Saturday and offers travel classes 2A, 3A, SL, GEN. The train is operated by the Hubballi division of the South Western Railway zone of Indian Railways.
Train Route and Timetable
| Stop | Station code | Station name | Journey day | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VSG | VASCO DA GAMA | Day 1 | Source | 08:40 | 0 km | |
| 2 | MAO | MADGAON JN | Day 1 | 09:05 | 09:10 | 5 min | 25 km |
| 3 | SVM | SANVORDEM (KUDCHADE) | Day 1 | 09:29 | 09:30 | 1 min | 40 km |
| 4 | QLM | KULEM | Day 1 | 09:55 | 10:00 | 5 min | 58 km |
| 5 | CLR | CASTLE ROCK | Day 1 | 11:05 | 11:10 | 5 min | 84 km |
| 6 | LD | LONDA JN | Day 1 | 11:48 | 11:50 | 2 min | 105 km |
| 7 | DWR | DHARWAR | Day 1 | 13:20 | 13:22 | 2 min | 175 km |
| 8 | UBL | SSS HUBBALLI JN | Day 1 | 14:05 | 14:15 | 10 min | 195 km |
| 9 | GDG | GADAG JN | Day 1 | 15:13 | 15:15 | 2 min | 253 km |
| 10 | KBL | KOPPAL | Day 1 | 16:03 | 16:05 | 2 min | 311 km |
| 11 | HPT | HOSAPETE JN | Day 1 | 16:40 | 16:45 | 5 min | 338 km |
| 12 | BAY | BALLARI JN | Day 1 | 18:10 | 18:15 | 5 min | 404 km |
| 13 | GTL | GUNTAKAL JN | Day 1 | 19:55 | 20:05 | 10 min | 452 km |
| 14 | DHNE | DHONE JN | Day 1 | 21:25 | 21:30 | 5 min | 523 km |
| 15 | KRNT | KURNOOL CITY | Day 1 | 22:13 | 22:15 | 2 min | 577 km |
| 16 | GWD | GADWAL | Day 1 | 23:39 | 23:40 | 1 min | 629 km |
| 17 | MBNR | MAHBUBNAGAR | Day 2 | 00:56 | 00:58 | 2 min | 704 km |
| 18 | JCL | JADCHERLA | Day 2 | 01:19 | 01:20 | 1 min | 721 km |
| 19 | SHNR | SHADNAGAR | Day 2 | 01:44 | 01:45 | 1 min | 758 km |
| 20 | KCG | KACHEGUDA | Day 2 | 03:03 | 03:05 | 2 min | 809 km |
| 21 | SC | SECUNDERABAD JN | Day 2 | 04:00 | Destination | 817 km |
Train 17040 Vasco-da-Gama - Secunderabad Express starts its journey from VASCO DA GAMA and terminates at SECUNDERABAD JN. The scheduled station sequence is: VASCO DA GAMA, MADGAON JN, SANVORDEM (KUDCHADE), KULEM, CASTLE ROCK, LONDA JN, DHARWAR, SSS HUBBALLI JN, GADAG JN, KOPPAL, HOSAPETE JN, BALLARI JN, GUNTAKAL JN, DHONE JN, KURNOOL CITY, GADWAL, MAHBUBNAGAR, JADCHERLA, SHADNAGAR, KACHEGUDA, SECUNDERABAD JN.
Coach Position and Composition
17040 Vasco-da-Gama - Secunderabad Express indicative coach position
Locomotive: ENG / LOCO (shown separately from coach numbering).
- Position 01SLRD
- Position 02GEN
- Position 03GEN
- Position 04S6
- Position 05S5
- Position 06S4
- Position 07S3
- Position 08S2
- Position 09S1
- Position 10B6
- Position 11B5
- Position 12B4
- Position 13B3
- Position 14B2
- Position 15B1
- Position 16A2
- Position 17A1
- Position 18GEN
- Position 19GEN
- Position 20EOG
| Coach position | Coach code |
|---|---|
| 01 | SLRD |
| 02 | GEN |
| 03 | GEN |
| 04 | S6 |
| 05 | S5 |
| 06 | S4 |
| 07 | S3 |
| 08 | S2 |
| 09 | S1 |
| 10 | B6 |
| 11 | B5 |
| 12 | B4 |
| 13 | B3 |
| 14 | B2 |
| 15 | B1 |
| 16 | A2 |
| 17 | A1 |
| 18 | GEN |
| 19 | GEN |
| 20 | EOG |
Note: The coach position may change due to various circumstances.
Train Fare and Ticket Prices
Estimated class-wise fares for 17040 Vasco-da-Gama - Secunderabad Express in Indian Rupees (INR)
| Class | Available fare details |
|---|---|
| 2AAC 2 Tier |
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| 3AAC 3 Tier |
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| SLSleeper |
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| GNGeneral |
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Actual booking prices may vary depending on the date of journey, availability, quota, applicable charges and railway updates. Verify the current fare through official Indian Railways booking channels before booking.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does this train depart from its originating station?
Train 17040 Vasco-da-Gama - Secunderabad Express departs from VASCO DA GAMA at 8:40 AM.
What is the final destination of this train?
Train 17040 Vasco-da-Gama - Secunderabad Express terminates at SECUNDERABAD JN (SC).
What is the coach position of this train?
Train 17040 Vasco-da-Gama - Secunderabad Express has the following coach composition: ENG-SLRD-GEN-GEN-S6-S5-S4-S3-S2-S1-B6-B5-B4-B3-B2-B1-A2-A1-GEN-GEN-EOG.
What is the total travel distance of this train?
Train 17040 Vasco-da-Gama - Secunderabad Express covers a total distance of 817 km.
On which days does this train operate?
Train 17040 Vasco-da-Gama - Secunderabad Express operates on Thursday, Saturday.
How many stations does this train stop at along its route?
Train 17040 Vasco-da-Gama - Secunderabad Express has 19 intermediate scheduled stops between its originating and terminating stations.
Which travel classes are available on this train?
Train 17040 Vasco-da-Gama - Secunderabad Express offers the following travel classes: 2A, 3A, SL, GEN.