Overview of 12717 Ratnachal SF Express

Ratnachal Superfast intercity express train operating with train number 12717 is one of the popular train that belonging to Indian railways , connects Vishakapatnam (VSKP) and Vijayawada Jn (Vijayawada Jn) across India. The distance covered by the train in total is 350 km and the maximum operating speed of the train is 110 km/hour as it runs above 55 km/hr and it takes about 6 hr 20 min to cover the entire distance. Train stops at 11 stations that includes Anakapalle, Tuni, Annavaram, Samalkot Jn, Nidadavolu Jn, Rajamundry, Tadepalligudem, Eluru , Nuzvid and Vijaywada covering the state of Andhra Pradesh . This superfast train hauled by WAP 7 or WAP 4 Locos.

As per the time table train leaves from Vishakapatnam (VSKP) at 12:40 pm and reaches Vijayawada Junction at 19:00 pm. Train has 24 coaches that includes 1 pantry car coach, 3 ac chair car coaches and 8 non-ac chair car type of coaches. Average Fare charges of AC Chair Car approximately Rs 525/-, for Sleeper class around Rs 145/- and for general Rs 125/- and Ticket cost include Superfast Surcharge apart from other charges . In addition , Pantry facilities is available for all travellers in case they want they can freely approach Travelkhana to order fresh and hygienic food which would be delivered at their seat .One can easily track train utility and actual position status to know more of the train. Hoping for a safe journey!