Mangaluru Central–Kacheguda Express
| Overview | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service type | Express | ||||
| First service | 23 February 2013 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | South Central Railway zone | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | Mangalore Central (MAQ) Kacheguda (KCG) | ||||
| Stops | 28 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 1,289 km (801 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 27h 30m | ||||
| Service frequency | Bi-weekly [a] | ||||
| Train number(s) | 12789/12790 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC First Class, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, Pantry Car, General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | No | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | On-board catering E-catering | ||||
| Observation facilities | LHB coach | ||||
| Entertainment facilities | No | ||||
| Baggage facilities | No | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | LHB coach | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 55 km/h (34 mph), including halts | ||||
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The Mangaluru Central–Kacheguda Superfast Express is an Express train belonging to South Central Railway zone that runs between Mangalore Central and Kacheguda (Hyderabad) in India. It is currently being operated with 12789/12790 train numbers on bi-weekly basis.[1][2][3]
Service[edit]
The 12790/Mangaluru Central–Kacheguda SF Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 1525 km in 27h 35m. The 12789/Kacheguda–Mangaluru Central SF Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 1525 km in 27h 25m.
Route and halts[edit]
The important halts of the train are:- Mangalore Central,Kasaragod,Kanhangad,Payyanur, Kannur,Thalassery,Vadakara,Kozhikode,Tirur,Shoranur Junction,Palakkad Junction,Coimbatore Junction,Tiruppur,Erode Junction,Salem Junction,Jolarpettai Junction,Katpadi Junction,Renigunta Junction,Razampeta,Kadapa Junction,Yerraguntla Junction,Gooty Junction,Dhone Junction,Kurnool City,Gadwal Junction,Mahbubnagar,Jadcherla to Kacheguda.
Coach composition[edit]
The train has standard LHB rakes with a maximum speed of 190 km/h. The train consists of 20 coaches:
- 1 AC First Class
- 1 AC II Tier
- 5 AC III Tier
- 7 Sleeper coaches
- 3 General Unreserved
- 2 End On Generator cum Luggage Rake
- 1 Pantry Car
Traction[edit]
Both trains are hauled Erode Loco Shed-based WAP-4 electric locomotive from Mangalore to Renigunta. From Renigunta train is hauled by an Erode WDP-4D and vice versa.
Rake sharing[edit]
The train shares its rake with 22715/22716 Kacheguda–Madurai Weekly Express.
See also[edit]
Notes[edit]
- ^ Runs two days in a week for every direction.
References[edit]
External links[edit]
- 17605/Mangaluru Central–Kacheguda Express India Rail Info
- 17606/Kacheguda–Mangaluru Central Express India Rail Info
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