Mysore–Talaguppa Express
The Mysuru - Talaguppa Express is an express train belonging to South Western Railway zone that runs between Mysore Junction and Talaguppa in India. It is currently being operated with 16227/16228 train numbers on a daily basis.[1][2][3][4]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 28 July 2017 |
| Current operator(s) | South Western Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Start | Mysore Junction (MYS) |
| Stops | 29 |
| End | Talaguppa (TLGP) |
| Distance travelled | 509 km (316 mi) |
| Service frequency | Daily [lower-alpha 1] |
| Train number(s) | 16227/16228 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | No |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | On-board Catering E-Catering |
| Observation facilities | ICF Coaches |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 2 |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 42 km/h (26 mph), including halts |
Service
The 16227/Mysuru- Talaguppa Express has average speed of 44 km/hr and covers 509 km in 11h 30m. The 16228/Talaguppa Mysuru Express has average speed of 45 km/hr and covers 509 km in 11h 25m.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
- Mysore Junction
- Mandya
- Bangalore City
- Malleswaram
- Yesvantpur Junction
- Tumakuru
- Arsikere Junction
- Bhadravati
- Shimoga
- Shimoga Town
- Talaguppa
Coach composite
The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 22 coaches:
- 1 First AC
- 2 AC III Tier
- 10 Sleeper Coaches
- 5 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Krishnarajapuram Loco Shed based WDP-4 diesel locomotive from Mysore to Talaguppa and vice versa.
Rake Sharing
The train shares its rake with 16219/16220 Chamarajanagar - Tirupati Express and 56206/56205 Nanjangud - Mysuru Passenger.
Notes
- Runs seven days in a week for every direction.
See also
- Mysore Junction railway station
- Talaguppa railway station
- Chamarajanagar - Tirupati Fast Passenger
- Nanjangud - Mysuru Passenger
References
- "Conversion of Mysuru - KSR Bengaluru - Mysuru Passenger into express". South Western Railway. 15 July 2017. Retrieved 25 February 2019.
- CONVERSION OF MYSURU - KSR BENGALURU - MYSURU PASSENGER INTO EXPRESS
- Starting 28 July, pay double for B'luru-Mysuru 'passenger'
- No rallying for rail projects
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