Mysuru–Talaguppa Express
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 28 July 2017 |
| Current operator(s) | South Western Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Termini | Mysore Junction (MYS) Talaguppa (TLGP) |
| Stops | 29 |
| Distance travelled | 509 km (316 mi) |
| Average journey time | 11h 30m |
| Service frequency | Daily [a] |
| 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 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 |
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]
Service[edit]
The 16227/Mysuru- Talaguppa Express has average speed of 44 km/h and covers 509 km in 11h 30m. The 16228/Talaguppa Mysuru Express has average speed of 45 km/h and covers 509 km in 11h 25m.
Route and halts[edit]
The important halts of the train are:
- Mysore Junction
- Mandya
- Bangalore City
- Malleswaram
- Yesvantpur Junction
- Tumakuru
- Arsikere Junction
- Bhadravati
- Shimoga
- Shimoga Town
- Talaguppa
Coach composition[edit]
The train has standard ICF rakes with a maximum speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 22 coaches:[clarification needed]
- 1 First AC
- 2 AC III Tier
- 10 Sleeper coaches
- 5 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Traction[edit]
Both trains are hauled by a Krishnarajapuram Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Mysore to Talaguppa and vice versa.
Rake sharing[edit]
The train shares its rake with 16219/16220 Chamarajanagar–Tirupati Express and 56206/56205 Nanjangud–Mysuru Passenger.
See also[edit]
- Mysore Junction railway station
- Talaguppa railway station
- Chamarajanagar–Tirupati Fast Passenger
- Nanjangud–Mysuru Passenger
Notes[edit]
- ^ Runs seven days in a week for every direction.
References[edit]
- ^ "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
External links[edit]
- 16227/Mysuru–Talguppa (via Bangalore) Express India Rail Info
- 16228/Talguppa–Mysuru (via Bangalore) Express India Rail Info
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