Guntur - Machilipatnam Bandar Express via Vijayawada.
After PM, Train No. 17243/17244 will be sent as GNT - MTM ICE, just like Kaveri/Malgudi combo!! 3AC coaches are locked and the rest are treated as GEN compartments. Moreover, it facilitates GNT CDO to have another train for PM. The proposed extension of BZA - SNSI Exp. Can be considered then.
Rake Utilization will be around 12 - 13 hours at Guntur end.