Kacheguda–Mysuru Express

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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

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]

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".

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