The Chamarajanagar–Tirupati Express is an Express train belonging to South Western Railway zone that runs between Chamarajanagar and Tirupati in India. It is currently being operated with 16219/16220 train numbers on a daily basis.[1][2][3]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 22 August 2017 |
| Current operator(s) | South Western Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Termini | Chamarajanagar (CMNR) Tirupati (TPTY) |
| Stops | 28 |
| Distance travelled | 533 km (331 mi) |
| Average journey time | 14h 15m |
| Service frequency | Daily [a] |
| Train number(s) | 16219/16220 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | 1st AC, AC 2TIER, AC 3 TIER, Sleeper class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | No |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | On-board catering E-catering |
| Observation facilities | ICF coach |
| 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 |
Earlier, since inauguration in 1992, this train was Mysuru–Tirupati Fast Passenger with train number 6213/6214, In 2008 train was extended till Chamarajanagara to run as Chamarajanagar–Tirupati Fast Passenger (56213/56214) and was converted into an express service with change in the train number on 22 August 2017.
Service edit
- The 16219/Chamarajanagar–Tirupati Express has an average speed of 42 km/h and covers 533 km in 12h 40m.
- The 16220/Tirupati–Chamarajanagar Express has an average speed of 47 km/h and covers 533 km in 11h 15m .
Route and halts edit
The important halts of the train are:
Coach composition edit
The train has standard ICF rakes with a maximum speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 21 coaches:
- 1 First AC
- 1 AC 2TIER
- 2 AC 3TIER
- 11 Sleeper coaches
- 4 General
- 2 Second-class Luggage/parcel van
| Loco | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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SLR | GEN | GEN | H1 | A1 | B1 | B2 | S1 | S2 | S3 | S4 | S5 | S6 | S7 | S8 | S9 | S10 | S11 | GEN | GEN | SLR |
Rake sharing edit
This train has a rake Sharing arrangement with train number 16203/16204 Chennai Central - Tirupati Garudadri Express
Traction edit
Both trains are hauled by an Krishnarajapuram Loco Shed-based WDP-4 WDP-4D diesel locomotive from Chamrajnagar to Mysore.[citation needed] From Mysore train is hauled by an Arakkonam Loco Shed-based WAP-4 electric locomotive to Tirupati and vice versa.[citation needed]
Schedule edit
Train runs daily for both the side.
| Train number | Station code | Departure station name | Departure time | Arrival station | Arrival time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16219 | CMNR | Chamarajanagar | 3:30 PM | Tirupati | 4:10 AM next day |
| 16220 | TPTY | Tirupati | 9:55 PM | Chamarajanagar | 09:10 AM next day |
See also edit
Notes edit
- ^ Runs seven days in a week for every direction.
References edit
External links edit
- 16219/Chamarajanagar–Tirupati Express India Rail Info
- 16220/TirupatiChamarajanagar Express India Rail Info
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