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Kacheguda–Narkhed Intercity Express

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Kacheguda - Narkher Intercity Express
Kacheguda–Narkher Intercity Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service1 January 2016; 8 years ago (2016-01-01)
Current operator(s)South Central Railway zone
Route
TerminiKacheguda
Narkhed
Stops31
Distance travelled732 km (455 mi)
Average journey time16 hours 12 mins
Service frequencyDaily (except Monday)
Train number(s)17641 / 17642
On-board services
Class(es)general unreserved, AC chair car, Chair car
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesNo
Observation facilitiesRake Sharing with 17639 / 17640 Kacheguda - Akola Intercity Express
Technical
Rolling stockStandard Indian Railways Coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed46 km/h (29 mph)
Route map
(Kacheguda - Narkher) Intercity Express Route map

The 17641 / 42 Kacheguda - Narkhed Intercity Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways South Central Railway zone that runs between Kacheguda and Narkhed in India.[1]

It operates as train number 17641 from Kacheguda to Narkhed and as train number 17642 in the reverse direction serving the states of Telangana & Maharashtra.

Coaches

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The 17641 / 42 Kacheguda - Narkhed Intercity Express has one AC Chair Car, four Non AC chair car, 12 general unreserved and two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It does not carry a pantry car coach.[2]

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

Service

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The 17641 Kacheguda - Narkhed Intercity Express covers the distance of 732 km (455 mi) in 16 hours 00 mins (46 km/h) and in 15 hours 45 mins as the 17642 Narkhed - Kacheguda Intercity Express (60 km/h).[3]

As the average speed of the train is less than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare does not includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routing

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The 17641 / 42 Kacheguda - Narkhed Intercity Express runs from Kacheguda via Nizamabad Junction, Mudkhed Junction, Hazur Sahib Nanded, Purna Junction, Hingoli Deccan, Washim, Akola Junction to Badnera Jn to Narkher Junction via Navi Amravati - Warud Orange City

Traction

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As the route is going to be electrified, a Kalyan Junction based WCAM-3 Electric locomotive pulls the train to its destination.

References

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  1. ^ "South Central Railway". Scr.indianrailways.gov.in. Retrieved 3 August 2017.
  2. ^ "SCR announces regulation of trains". The Hindu. Retrieved 3 August 2017.
  3. ^ "Central Railway / Indian Railways Portal". Cr.indianrailways.gov.in. Retrieved 3 August 2017.
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