Manuguru–CSMT Kolhapur Express

Manuguru - Shri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus Kolhapur Express is an express train of the Indian Railways connecting Shri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus in Maharashtra and Manuguru of Telangana. It is currently being operated with 11303/11304 train numbers on a daily basis.[1][2]

Shri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus Kolhapur - Manuguru Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service14 March 2018; 6 years ago (2018-03-14)
Last service20 November 2021; 2 years ago (2021-11-20)
Current operator(s)Central Railway zone
Route
TerminiManuguru (MUGR)
Shri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus (KOP)
Stops33
Distance travelled997 km (620 mi)
Average journey time23 hours 50 minutes
Service frequencyDaily[a]
Train number(s)11303/11304
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper 3 Tier, Unreserved
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesNo
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stock2
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed47 km/h (29 mph)
Route map

There is a consideration to terminate this train at either Miraj Jn or Belgaum.

Passengers demand termination at Miraj as Manuguru express is the only train connecting Western Maharashtra with Hyderabad

Service

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The 11303/Manuguru - SCSMT Kolhapur Express has an average speed of 42 km/h and covers 997 km in 23 hrs 30 mins. 11304/SCSMT Kolhapur - Manuguru Express has an average speed of 41 km/h and 997 km in 23 hrs 10 mins.

Route and halts

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The important halts of the train are:

Coach composite

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The train consists of 15 coaches :

  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 1 AC III Tier
  • 7 Sleeper Coaches
  • 4 General
  • 2 Second-class Luggage/parcel van

Traction

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Both trains are hauled by a Lallaguda Loco Shed based WAP-7 or WAP-4 electric locomotive from Manuguru to Guntakal and from Guntakal it is hauled by a Guntakal Loco Shed based WDM 3A , WDM 3D, WDG3A diesel locomotive as far as Kolhapur and vice versa.

Rake sharing

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It share its rake with 11051/11052 Solapur - SCSMT Kolhapur Express.

Direction reversal

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Train Reverses its direction 2 times:

See also

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Notes

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

References

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  1. ^ "Five day block near CR's Solapur to lay new tracks starting February 1"
  2. ^ "Need to improve Churchorem railway station: Cabral". The Times of India. 6 October 2016. Retrieved 19 May 2018.
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