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{{Infobox rail service<br />
| name = Kondaveedu Express<br />
| image= <br />
| caption =<br />
| type = [[Express train|Express]]<br />
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2008|12|1}}<br />
| last = <br />
| operator = [[South Coast Railway zone|South Coast Railways]]<br />
| start = {{stnlnk|Machilipatnam}}<br />
| stops = 18<br />
| end = {{stnlnk|Yesvantpur Junction}}<br />
| distance = {{convert|778|km|0|abbr=on}}<br />
| journey time = 17 hours 54 mins <br />
| frequency = Tri-weekly<br />
| class = AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved<br />
| seating = Yes<br />
| sleeping = Yes<br />
| autorack =<br />
| catering = Yes<br />
| observation = <br />
| entertainment =<br />
| baggage =<br />
| other facilities= <br />
| stock = Standard [[Indian Railways]] coaches<br />
| gauge = <br />
| el = <br />
| train number = 17211 / 17212<br />
| loco = <br />
| speed = {{convert|44|km/h|0|abbr=on}} avg<br />
| map = [[File:Kondaveedu Express (Machilipatnam - Yesvantpur) Route map.jpg|300px]]<br />
| map_state =<br />
}}<br />
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The 17211 / 17212 '''Kondaveedu Express''' train belonging to [[Indian Railways]] – [[South Coast Railway zone]] is a tri-weekly train that runs between {{stnlnk|Machilipatnam}} and {{stnlnk|Yesvantpur Junction}} in India. The train is named after the [[Kondaveedu Fort]] near [[Guntur City]].<br />
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It operates as train number 17211 from Machilipatnam to Yesvantpur Junction and as train number 17212 in the reverse direction, serving the state of [[Andhra Pradesh]] and [[Karnataka]].<ref>[http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Andhra-Pradesh/2016-05-24/Railway-halt-at-Penukonda-/230042], ''thehansindia.com'', 14 May 2016</ref><br />
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==Coaches==<br />
This train has 18 coaches viz., one AC II tier, three AC III tier, six sleeper class, six general second class and two second class luggage cum brake van coaches with accommodation for disabled persons.<br />
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As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.<br />
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==Service==<br />
The 17211 Machilipatnam–Yesvantpur Junction Kondaveedu Express covers the distance of {{convert|778|km|0|abbr=on}} in 18 hours 30 mins and in 16 hours 45 mins as 11205 Yesvantpur Junction–Machilipatnam Kondaveedu Express.<br />
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As the average speed of the train is below {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare does not include a Superfast surcharge.<br />
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==Locomotion==<br />
* As this route is partially electrified, a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Gooty|Gooty]]-based [[WDP-4D]] diesel locomotive pulls the train from Machilipatnam to {{stnlnk|Vijayawada Junction}} and vice versa. From Vijayawada Junction to Yesvantpur Junction the train is hauled by [[Electric Loco Shed, Vijayawada|Vijayawada]]-based WAP-4 locomotive<br />
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/gallery/videos-pictures-kondaveedu-express-17211/2388/2455/997#st Kondaveedu Express Electrified From Vijayawada to Yesvantpur (Loco:- WAP 4)]<br />
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==Routeing==<br />
The 17211 / 12 Kondaveedu Express runs from Machilipatnam via {{stnlnk|Vijayawada Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Guntur Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Nandyal Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Gooty Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Dharmavaram Junction}} to Yesvantpur Junction.<br />
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== References ==<br />
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== External links==<br />
*[https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-kondaveedu-express-17211/2388/2455/997 17211 Kondaveedu Express] at India Rail Info<br />
*[https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-kondaveedu-express-17212/2393/997/29 17212 Kondaveedu Express] at India Rail Info<br />
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[[Category:Named passenger trains of India]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Andhra Pradesh]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Karnataka]]<br />
[[Category:Transport in Bangalore]]<br />
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