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17240 Simhadri Express Running Status (Live)
17240 Simhadri Express departs Visakhapatnam (VSKP) at 07:10 and reaches Guntur Jn (GNT) at 15:55, a journey of 08:45 hours covering 382 km. It has 22 intermediate stops and runs daily.
Travel time
08:45 hrs
382 km
Stops
24
22 intermediate
Typical classes
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17240 Simhadri Express Route & Timetable
| Station Name | Code | Arrives | Departs | Halt (min) | Day | Distance (km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visakhapatnam | VSKP | Origin | 07:10 | -- | 1 | 0 |
| Duvvada | DVD | 07:35 | 07:37 | 2 | 1 | 18 |
| Anakapalle | AKP | 07:53 | 07:55 | 2 | 1 | 34 |
| Ellamanchiii | YLM | 08:08 | 08:10 | 2 | 1 | 57 |
| Narsipatnam Road | NRP | 08:24 | 08:25 | 1 | 1 | 75 |
| Tuni | TUNI | 08:39 | 08:40 | 1 | 1 | 97 |
| Annavaram | ANV | 08:59 | 09:00 | 1 | 1 | 114 |
| Gollaprolu | GLP | 09:19 | 09:20 | 1 | 1 | 133 |
| Pithapuram | PAP | 09:28 | 09:30 | 2 | 1 | 139 |
| Samalkot Jn | SLO | 09:49 | 09:50 | 1 | 1 | 151 |
| Anaparti | APT | 10:09 | 10:10 | 1 | 1 | 177 |
| Dwarapudi | DWP | 10:14 | 10:15 | 1 | 1 | 181 |
| Rajamundry | RJY | 10:43 | 10:45 | 2 | 1 | 201 |
| Nidadavolu Jn | NDD | 11:14 | 11:15 | 1 | 1 | 223 |
| Tadepalligudem | TDD | 11:33 | 11:35 | 2 | 1 | 243 |
| Bhimadolu | BMD | 11:59 | 12:00 | 1 | 1 | 272 |
| Eluru | EE | 12:18 | 12:20 | 2 | 1 | 291 |
| Powerpet | PRH | 12:24 | 12:25 | 1 | 1 | 293 |
| Nuzvid | NZD | 12:58 | 13:00 | 2 | 1 | 310 |
| Vijayawada Jn | BZA | 14:15 | 14:20 | 5 | 1 | 350 |
| Mangalagiri | MAG | 14:49 | 14:50 | 1 | 1 | 362 |
| Namburu | NBR | 15:01 | 15:02 | 1 | 1 | 373 |
| Pedakakani H | PDKN | 15:06 | 15:07 | 1 | 1 | 376 |
| Guntur Jn | GNT | 15:55 | Destination | -- | 1 | 382 |
Typical classes for 17240 Simhadri Express
Coach composition for 17240 Simhadri Express is not determined by category, so this page does not list train-specific classes or rupee fares. Look up fares from Visakhapatnam (VSKP) to Guntur Jn (GNT) for your travel date. Coach classes vary by train and date. Check IRCTC before booking.
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Platforms for 17240 Simhadri Express
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Nearby stations on 17240 Simhadri Express
On the Visakhapatnam → Guntur Jn route
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 17240 Simhadri Express run every day of the week?▼
Yes. 17240 Simhadri Express is scheduled to run daily between Visakhapatnam and Guntur Junction, Vijayawada. Always re-check for cancellations on the date you travel.
What time does 17240 Simhadri Express leave Visakhapatnam and reach Guntur Junction, Vijayawada?▼
17240 Simhadri Express is scheduled to depart Visakhapatnam (VSKP) at 07:10 and arrive Guntur Junction, Vijayawada (GNT) at 15:55 the same day. Scheduled journey time is 08:45 hours. Timings come from the public timetable snapshot — confirm on NTES or IRCTC before you travel.
What are the main stops on 17240 Simhadri Express (Visakhapatnam to Guntur Junction, Vijayawada)?▼
17240 Simhadri Express has 24 scheduled stations (22 intermediate). Notable stops include Duvvada, Visakhapatnam (DVD), Anakapalle (AKP), Ellamanchiii (YLM), Pithapuram (PAP), Rajamundry (RJY), Tadepalligudem (TDD), Vijayawada Junction (BZA), Pedakakani H (PDKN). The full list with times is in the route table on this page.
How long does 17240 Simhadri Express halt at Vijayawada Junction?▼
The longest scheduled halt on this snapshot is 5 minutes at Vijayawada Junction (BZA), from 14:15 to 14:20 on day 1. Other stops may be shorter. Platform and actual halt can change on the day.
Can I board 17240 Simhadri Express at Vijayawada Junction (BZA)?▼
Yes, Vijayawada Junction is a scheduled halt. 17240 Simhadri Express is shown arriving at 14:15 and departing at 14:20 on day 1. Book the ticket with BZA as the boarding station on IRCTC.
How do I check fares for 17240 Simhadri Express from Visakhapatnam to Guntur Junction, Vijayawada?▼
Coach composition for this mail is not determined by category, so this page does not guess train-specific classes or rupee amounts. Coach classes vary by train and date. Check IRCTC before booking. Use the fare lookup for train 17240 from VSKP to GNT, then book on IRCTC.
What is the return train from Guntur Junction, Vijayawada to Visakhapatnam?▼
17239 Simhadri Express is the matching service in this catalogue from Guntur Junction, Vijayawada (GNT) back to Visakhapatnam (VSKP). Open that train page for its timetable. Pairing is taken from the schedule snapshot, not from a live rake link.
How far is Visakhapatnam to Guntur Junction, Vijayawada on 17240?▼
17240 Simhadri Express covers 382 km from Visakhapatnam (VSKP) to Guntur Junction, Vijayawada (GNT) in a scheduled 08:45 hours, with 22 intermediate stops.
Trains between stations on this run
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About 17240 Simhadri Express
17240 Simhadri Express is a mail train operated by Indian Railways on the Visakhapatnam to Guntur Jn route. The train runs daily with a journey time of 08:45 hours covering a distance of 382 km.
It has 24 stops, including Visakhapatnam, Duvvada, Anakapalle, Ellamanchiii, Narsipatnam Road, Tuni and 18 more.
Check live running status before you travel. Platform numbers are not in this timetable snapshot and can change, so confirm on the station boards as well.
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