The 16205 / 16206 Talaguppa - Mysuru Intercity Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways South Western Railway zone that runs between Talaguppa and Mysore Junction in India.[1]
Overview | |
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Service type | Express |
First service | 26 January 2011 |
Current operator(s) | South Western Railway |
Route | |
Termini | Talaguppa Mysuru Junction |
Stops | 11 |
Distance travelled | 374 km (232 mi) |
Average journey time | 07 hrs 57 mins |
Service frequency | Daily |
Train number(s) | 16205 / 16206 |
On-board services | |
Class(es) | General Unreserved, AC Chair Car, Second Class Seating |
Seating arrangements | Yes |
Sleeping arrangements | No |
Auto-rack arrangements | Overhead racks |
Catering facilities | On-board catering, E-catering |
Baggage facilities | No |
Technical | |
Rolling stock | ICF coach |
Track gauge | Broad Gauge |
Operating speed | 49 km/h (30 mph) average including halts. |
It operates as train number 16205 from Talaguppa to Mysore Junction and as train number 16206 in the reverse direction serving the states of Karnataka.
Coaches
editThe 16205 / 06 Talaguppa - Mysore Junction Intercity Express has one AC chair car, five Chair car, 14 general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It does not carry a pantry car coach.
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service
editThe 16205 Talaguppa - Mysore Junction Intercity Express covers the distance of 374 km (232 mi) in 7 hours 45 mins (48 km/h) and in 7 hours 30 mins as the 16206 Mysore Junction - Talaguppa Intercity Express (50 km/h).
As the average speed of the train is lower than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routing
editThe 16205 / 06 Talaguppa - Mysuru Junction Intercity Express runs from Talaguppa via Shivamogga Town ,Arsikere Junction to Mysuru Junction.
Traction
editAs the route is fully electrified, a Krishnarajapuram based WAP-7 electric locomotive pulls the train to its destination.
References
edit- ^ "Truncated service for passenger train". The Times of India. 1 October 2014. Retrieved 31 January 2019.
External links
edit- 16205 Intercity Express at India Rail Info
- 16206 Intercity Express at India Rail Info