Madgaon–Mangaluru Intercity Express
The 22635 / 36 Madgaon - Mangaluru Intercity Express is a Superfast express train belonging to Indian Railways Southern Railway zone that runs between Madgaon Junction and Mangalore Central in India.[1]
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| First service | 18 January 2011 |
| Current operator(s) | Southern Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Start | Madgaon Junction |
| Stops | 8 |
| End | Mangalore Central |
| Distance travelled | 319 km (198 mi) |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 22635 / 22636 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC Chair car, general unreserved, Chair car |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | Standard Indian Railways Coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 45 km/h (28 mph) |
It operates as train number 22635 from Madgaon Junction to Mangalore Junction and as train number 22636 in the reverse direction serving the states of Karnataka & Goa.
Coaches
The 22635 / 36 Mangalore Central - Madgaon Intercity Express has one AC Chair Car, four Non AC chair car, four general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It does not carry a pantry car coach.[2]
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service
The 22635 Madgaon Junction - Mangalore Central Intercity Express covers the distance of 319 km (198 mi) in 7 hours 00 mins (46 km/hr) & in 7 hours 15 mins as the 22636 Mangalore Central - Madgaon Junction Intercity Express (44 km/hr).
As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routing
The 22635 / 36 Madgaon - Mangaluru Intercity Express runs from Madgaon Junction via Karwar, Udupi to Mangalore Central.
Traction
As the route is going to electrification, a Erode Junction based WDM-3D diesel locomotive pulls the train to its destination.
References
- "Landslip delays train movement". The Hindu. 13 June 2017. Retrieved 10 January 2019.
- "Goods train derails". The Hindu. 7 September 2016. Retrieved 10 January 2019.
External links
- 22635 Intercity Express at India Rail Info
- 22636 Intercity Express at India Rail Info