Train · 12717

Ratnachal SF Express

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13 halts · 350 km

From → To

Visakhapatnam → Vijayawada Jn

VSKP → BZA

Stations en route

All scheduled timing points. Stations with identical arrival / departure times are pass-throughs — the train doesn't stop for boarding.

#	Station	Code	Arrive	Depart	km
1	Visakhapatnam	VSKP	—	12:55:00	0
2	Duvvada	DVD	13:20:00	13:22:00	18
3	Anakapalle	AKP	13:39:00	13:40:00	34
4	Tuni	TUNI	14:23:00	14:25:00	97
5	Annavaram	ANV	14:39:00	14:40:00	114
6	Samalkot Jn	SLO	15:04:00	15:05:00	151
7	Anaparti	APT	15:29:00	15:30:00	177
8	Rajamundry	RJY	15:53:00	15:55:00	201
9	Nidadavolu Jn	NDD	16:29:00	16:30:00	223
10	Tadepalligudem	TDD	16:49:00	16:50:00	243
11	Eluru	EE	17:29:00	17:30:00	291
12	Nuzvid	NZD	17:49:00	17:50:00	310
13	Vijayawada Jn	BZA	19:15:00	—	350

Major halts on this route

Stations with the longest stops on the Ratnachal SF Express timetable.

Duvvada DVD Anakapalle AKP Tuni TUNI Annavaram ANV Samalkot Jn SLO Anaparti APT Rajamundry RJY Nidadavolu Jn NDD

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Frequently asked questions about train 12717

Q1 What is the route of Train 12717 Ratnachal SF Express?

Train 12717 runs from Visakhapatnam (VSKP) to Vijayawada Jn (BZA), covering a total distance of 350 km via 13 halts.

Q2 From which station does train 12717 originate?

Train 12717 starts from Visakhapatnam (VSKP) and departs at 12:55.

Q3 What is the final destination of Train 12717 Ratnachal SF Express?

Train 12717 terminates at Vijayawada Jn (BZA), arriving at 19:15.

Q4 How many halts does 12717 Ratnachal SF Express have?

Train 12717 has 13 bookable halts including the origin (VSKP) and destination (BZA).

Q5 On which days of the week does train 12717 run?

Train 12717 runs every day of the week (Monday to Sunday).

Q6 What is the total distance covered by train 12717?

Train 12717 covers a total distance of 350 km from Visakhapatnam to Vijayawada Jn.

Q7 What is the journey duration of train 12717?

Train 12717 takes approximately 6 hours 20 minutes from Visakhapatnam to Vijayawada Jn — departs at 12:55 and arrives at 19:15.

Q8 What is the average speed of train 12717?

Train 12717 runs at an average speed of about 55 km/h, covering 350 km in approximately 6 hours 20 minutes.

Q9 What type of train is 12717?

12717 Ratnachal SF Express is classified as a SUPERFAST train on Indian Railways.

Q10 What is the longest halt on train 12717's route?

The longest halt on train 12717 is at Duvvada (DVD) for 2 minutes.

Q11 Which is the first major halt of train 12717 after Visakhapatnam?

After leaving Visakhapatnam, train 12717 makes its first halt at Duvvada (DVD), arriving at 13:20.

Q12 What time does train 12717 reach Anaparti?

Train 12717 arrives at Anaparti (APT) at 15:29 and departs at 15:30.

Q13 What time does train 12717 reach Vijayawada Jn?

Train 12717 arrives at Vijayawada Jn (BZA) at 19:15.

Q14 Is train 12717 a daily train?

Yes, train 12717 runs daily — every day of the week.

Q15 What is the train number for Ratnachal SF Express?

The Indian Railways train number for Ratnachal SF Express is 12717.