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Posted: Oct 03 (19:26)

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Oct 03 (19:26)   Ratnachal Express Turns 30: A Journey of Speed and Service

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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.
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