- Source: Tirumala Express
The 17487 / 17488 Tirumala Express is a train that shuttles between Visakhapatnam and Kadapa. Previously the train used to run between Visakhapatnam and Tirupati and has been extended to Kadapa from 31 January 2019.
Service
Train no.17487 starts from Kadapa at 05:05 PM and reaches Visakhapatnam at 11:30 AM the next day.
17487/17488 runs daily from both the sides via Tirupati Main.
Coach composition
In February 2021, it has replaced into LHB coach and the arrangement;
13 Sleeper class
2 AC III tier
3 AC II tier
4 General unreserved
1 SLR
1 EoG
Route and halts
Visakhapatnam
Duvvada
Anakapalle
Tuni
Samalkot
Anaparthi
Rajahmundry
Eluru
Vijayawada
Tenali
Ongole
Kavali
Nellore
Gudur
Srikalahasti
Renigunta
Tirupati Main
Koduru
Kadapa
Traction
It is hauled by a Lallaguda Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive on its entire journey.
Rake Sharing
The train shares its rake with 18517/18518 Korba-Visakhapatnam Express.