Vasco-da-Gama – Jasidih Weekly Express
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Status | Operating |
| Locale | India |
| First service | 28 September 2021 |
| Current operator | South Western Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Termini | Vasco da Gama Jasidih |
| Stops | 35 |
| Distance travelled | 2595 km (approx.) |
| Average journey time | 50 hours (approx.) |
| Service frequency | Weekly |
| Train number | 17321 / 17322 |
| On-board services | |
| Classes | AC 2-tier, AC 3-tier, AC 3 Economy, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | Pantry car |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB |
| Rake maintenance | Vasco-da-Gama |
| Rake sharing | No |
17321 / 17322 Vasco-da-Gama–Jasidih Weekly Express is a long-distance Express train of the Indian Railways operated by the South Western Railway zone. It connects Vasco-da-Gama in Goa with Jasidih Junction in Jharkhand.[1]
History
The train was introduced to improve long-distance connectivity between the western coastal region of India and the eastern states. The inaugural service of the train commenced from Jasidih on 28 September 2021.[2]
Route and halts
The important commercial halts of the train include:
- Madgaon
- Sanvordem
- Kulem
- Castle Rock
- Londa
- Dharwad
- Hubballi
- Gadag
- Koppal
- Hosapete
- Ballari
- Guntakal
- Raichur
- Vikarabad
- Secunderabad
- Kazipet
- Manchiryal
- Balharshah
- Gondia
- Durg
- Raipur
- Bilaspur
- Jharsuguda
- Rourkela
- Hatia
- Ranchi
- Muri
- Bokaro Steel City
- Chandrapura
- Katrasgarh
- Dhanbad
- Barakar
- Chittaranjan
- Madhupur
- Jasidih.[3]
Traction and rake
The train operates with modern LHB coaches consisting of General Unreserved, Sleeper Class, AC 3-tier, AC 3-tier Economy and AC 2-tier coaches along with a pantry car. The train undergoes locomotive reversal at Guntakal Junction.[4]
Maintenance
Primary rake maintenance is carried out at Vasco-da-Gama coaching depot, while secondary maintenance is undertaken at Madhupur.[5]
References
- ↑ "17321 Vasco Da Gama Jasidih Weekly Express Details". RailYatri. Retrieved 19 March 2026.
- ↑ "New weekly express between Vasco-da-Gama and Jasidih introduced". IndiaRailInfo. Retrieved 19 March 2026.
- ↑ "Train 17321 route and stoppages". eTrain. Retrieved 19 March 2026.
- ↑ "17321 Vasco Da Gama Jasidih Express coach position". IndiaRailInfo. Retrieved 19 March 2026.
- ↑ "Indian Railways coaching maintenance depots". Indian Railways. Retrieved 19 March 2026.