The 12717 / 12718 Ratnachal Express is a daily superfast intercity express train that runs between Vijayawada Junction and Visakhapatnam Junction in Andhra Pradesh. This train belongs to Vijayawada Division of South Central Railway zone.
The Ratnachal Express covers the distance of 349 km in 6 hours as 12717 Ratnachal Express averaging 59 km/h. As it runs above 55 km/h, it has superfast surcharge. This train halts at Nuzvid, Eluru, Tadepalligudem, Nidadavolu, Rajahmundry, Anaparti, Samalkot, Annavaram, Tuni, Anakapalli, Duvvada.
From Vijayawada to Visakhapatnam (12718) <br> It runs with LHB coaches (Green indicating Electric locomotive, Yellow indicating colour of the general coaches, Pink indicating reserved coaches, Blue indicating AC coaches)
From Visakhapatnam to Vijayawada(12717) <br> It runs with LHB coaches (Green indicating Electric locomotive, Yellow indicating colour of the general coaches, Pink indicating reserved coaches, Blue indicating AC coaches)