Kacheguda–Mysuru Express

The Kacheguda–Mysuru Express is a Express train belonging to South Central Railway zone that runs between Kacheguda and Mysuru in India. It is currently[when?] being operated with 12785/12786 train numbers on a daily basis.[1][2][3]

Kacheguda–Mysuru Superfast Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service19 May 1975; 48 years ago (1975-05-19)
Current operator(s)South Central Railway zone
Route
TerminiKacheguda (KCG)
Mysuru Junction (MYS)
Stops19
Distance travelled764 km (475 mi)
Average journey time14h 35m
Service frequencyDaily [a]
Train number(s)12785/12786
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering
E-catering
Observation facilitiesRake sharing with 17063/17064 Ajanta Express
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stock2
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed53 km/h (33 mph), including halts
Route map

Service edit

  • 12785/Kacheguda–Mysuru Superfast Express has an average speed of 53 km/h and covers 764 km in 14h 25m.
  • 12786/Mysuru–Kacheguda Superfast Express has an average speed of 53 km/h and covers 764 km in 14h 25m.

It is extended to Mysore since 04-03-2019.

Rake sharing edit

The train shares its rake with 17063/17064 Ajanta Express

Route and halts edit

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition edit

The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 24 coaches:

  • 1 First AC and Second AC
  • 2 AC II Tier
  • 5 AC III Tier
  • 12 Sleeper coaches
  • 2 General Unreserved
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

As is customary with most other train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways, depending on demand.

Coach composition edit

Loco 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
  SLR GEN S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 S9 S10 S11 S12 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 A1 A2 HA1 GEN SLR

Traction edit

Both trains are hauled by a WAP7 locomotive from Kacheguda to Mysuru, and vice versa.[4]

See also edit

Notes edit

  1. ^ Runs seven days in a week for every direction.

References edit

  1. ^ AUGMENTATION OF TRAINS WITH ADDITIONAL COACHES
  2. ^ WCR PROVIDES TEMPORARY STOPPAGE FOR TWO MINUTES AT HABIBGANJ STATION
  3. ^ Temporary Stoppage to various trains at Shadnagar & Vikarabad Stations On the Occasion of Spiritual Meeting at Chegur
  4. ^ "South Western Railway".

External links edit