KSR Bengaluru–Talaguppa Intercity Express
 Train board | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| First service | 8 December 2009 |
| Current operator(s) | South Western Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Termini | Bangalore City Talaguppa |
| Stops | 9 |
| Distance travelled | 371 km (231 mi) |
| Average journey time | 7 hours 10 mins |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 20651 / 20652 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | general unreserved, AC chair car, Chair car |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | No |
| Catering facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | Standard Indian Railways ICF Coaches |
| Track gauge | Indian Broad Gauge |
| Operating speed | 56 km/h (35 mph) |
The 20651 / 20652 Bangalore City – Talaguppa Intercity Express is a Superfast train belonging to Indian Railways South Western Railway zone that runs between Bangalore City and Talaguppa in India.[1]
It operates as train number 20651 from Bangalore City to Talaguppa and as train number 20652 in the reverse direction serving the state of Karnataka.
Coaches
[edit]The 20651 / 52 Bangalore City - Talaguppa 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.[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
[edit]The 20651 Bangalore City – Talaguppa Intercity Express covers the distance of 371 km (231 mi) in 7 hours 15 mins (52 km/h) and in 7 hours 5 mins as the 20652 Shimoga Town - Bangalore City Intercity Express (51 km/h).[3]
As the average speed of the train is more than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routing
[edit]The 20651 / 52 Bangalore City – Talaguppa Intercity Express runs from Bangalore City via Yesvantpur Junction, Arsikere Junction , Kadur Junction , Shimoga Town to Talaguppa.[4]
Traction
[edit]As the route is not electrified, a Hubballi Loco Shed WDP-4D diesel locomotive pulls the train to its destination.
Rake maintenance and rake sharing
[edit]Rakes are maintained by Mysuru Division of South Western Railway. This train shares its rakes with Siddhaganga Intercity Express and Wodeyar Express. Day 1 - 12613>20651 Day 2 - 20652>12725 Day 3 - 12726>12614
References
[edit]External links
[edit]- 16201 Intercity Express at India Rail Info
- 16202 Intercity Express at India Rail Info