17240 Simhadri Express

Train Information

Key information for 17240 Simhadri Express
Train number17240
Train nameSimhadri Express
Train typeMAIL EXPRESS
Source stationVISAKHAPATNAM (VSKP)
Departure07:10 · Day 1
Destination stationGUNTUR JN (GNT)
Arrival15:55 · Day 1
Total distance386 km
Journey duration8 hours 45 minutes
Scheduled stations24
Intermediate stops22
Railway zoneSouth Coast Railway (SCOR)
DivisionVisakhapatnam (VSKP)
Running daysDaily
Travel classesCC, 2S, GEN

Train 17240 Simhadri Express is a MAIL EXPRESS type train operated by Indian Railways. It departs from VISAKHAPATNAM at 7:10 AM. It arrives at its destination, GUNTUR JN on Day 1 at 3:55 PM, covering a total distance of 386 km in 8 hours 45 minutes, with 22 intermediate scheduled stops.

Train 17240 Simhadri Express runs on Daily and offers travel classes CC, 2S, GEN. The train is operated by the Visakhapatnam division of the South Coast Railway zone of Indian Railways.

Train Route and Timetable

Station-wise route and timetable for 17240 Simhadri Express
StopStation codeStation nameJourney dayArrivalDepartureHaltDistance
1VSKPVISAKHAPATNAMDay 1Source07:100 km
2DVDDUVVADADay 107:3507:372 min18 km
3AKPANAKAPALLEDay 107:5307:552 min33 km
4YLMELAMANCHILIDay 108:0808:102 min57 km
5NRPNARSIPATNAM RDDay 108:2408:251 min75 km
6TUNITUNIDay 108:3908:401 min97 km
7ANVANNAVARAMDay 108:5909:001 min114 km
8GLPGOLLAPROLUDay 109:1909:201 min133 km
9PAPPITHAPURAMDay 109:2809:302 min139 km
10SLOSAMALKOT JNDay 109:4909:501 min151 km
11APTANAPARTIDay 110:0910:101 min177 km
12DWPDWARAPUDIDay 110:1410:151 min181 km
13RJYRAJAMUNDRYDay 110:4310:452 min201 km
14NDDNIDADAVOLU JNDay 111:1411:151 min223 km
15TDDTADEPALLIGUDEMDay 111:3311:352 min243 km
16BMDBHIMADOLUDay 111:5912:001 min272 km
17EEELURUDay 112:1812:202 min291 km
18PRHPOWERPETDay 112:2412:251 min292 km
19NZDNUZVIDDay 112:5813:002 min309 km
20BZAVIJAYAWADA JNDay 114:1514:205 min350 km
21MAGMANGALAGIRIDay 114:4914:501 min362 km
22NBRNAMBURUDay 115:0115:021 min374 km
23PDKNPEDAKAKANI HALTDay 115:0615:071 min379 km
24GNTGUNTUR JNDay 115:55Destination386 km

Train 17240 Simhadri Express starts its journey from VISAKHAPATNAM and terminates at GUNTUR JN. The scheduled station sequence is: VISAKHAPATNAM, DUVVADA, ANAKAPALLE, ELAMANCHILI, NARSIPATNAM RD, TUNI, ANNAVARAM, GOLLAPROLU, PITHAPURAM, SAMALKOT JN, ANAPARTI, DWARAPUDI, RAJAMUNDRY, NIDADAVOLU JN, TADEPALLIGUDEM, BHIMADOLU, ELURU, POWERPET, NUZVID, VIJAYAWADA JN, MANGALAGIRI, NAMBURU, PEDAKAKANI HALT, GUNTUR JN.

Coach Position and Composition

17240 Simhadri Express indicative coach position

Locomotive: ENG / LOCO (shown separately from coach numbering).

  1. Position 01SLRD
  2. Position 02GEN
  3. Position 03GEN
  4. Position 04GEN
  5. Position 05GEN
  6. Position 06GEN
  7. Position 07GEN
  8. Position 08GEN
  9. Position 09D4
  10. Position 10D3
  11. Position 11D2
  12. Position 12D1
  13. Position 13C1
  14. Position 14B1
  15. Position 15GEN
  16. Position 16GEN
  17. Position 17GEN
  18. Position 18GEN
  19. Position 19GEN
  20. Position 20EOG
Coach positionCoach code
01SLRD
02GEN
03GEN
04GEN
05GEN
06GEN
07GEN
08GEN
09D4
10D3
11D2
12D1
13C1
14B1
15GEN
16GEN
17GEN
18GEN
19GEN
20EOG

Note: The coach position may change due to various circumstances.

Train Fare and Ticket Prices

Estimated class-wise fares for 17240 Simhadri Express in Indian Rupees (INR)

ClassAvailable fare details
3AAC 3 Tier
Adult fare
₹680
Child fare
₹325
Adult Tatkal fare
₹990
Child Tatkal fare
₹640
GNGeneral
Adult fare
₹125
Child fare
₹65
2S
Adult fare
₹160
Child fare
₹160
Adult Tatkal fare
₹175
Child Tatkal fare
₹175
CC
Adult fare
₹550
Child fare
₹550
Adult Tatkal fare
₹705
Child Tatkal fare
₹705

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 17240 Simhadri Express departs from VISAKHAPATNAM at 7:10 AM.

What is the final destination of this train?

Train 17240 Simhadri Express terminates at GUNTUR JN (GNT).

What is the coach position of this train?

Train 17240 Simhadri Express has the following coach composition: ENG-SLRD-GEN-GEN-GEN-GEN-GEN-GEN-GEN-D4-D3-D2-D1-C1-B1-GEN-GEN-GEN-GEN-GEN-EOG.

What is the total travel distance of this train?

Train 17240 Simhadri Express covers a total distance of 386 km.

On which days does this train operate?

Train 17240 Simhadri Express operates on Daily.

How many stations does this train stop at along its route?

Train 17240 Simhadri Express has 22 intermediate scheduled stops between its originating and terminating stations.

Which travel classes are available on this train?

Train 17240 Simhadri Express offers the following travel classes: CC, 2S, GEN.