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Mysuru–Talaguppa Express

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Mysore–Talaguppa Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service28 July 2017; 7 years ago (2017-07-28)
Current operator(s)South Western Railway zone
Route
TerminiMysore Junction (MYS)
Talaguppa (TLGP)
Stops29
Distance travelled509 km (316 mi)
Average journey time11h 30m
Service frequencyDaily [a]
Train number(s)16227/16228
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering
E-catering
Observation facilitiesICF coach
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesNo
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stock2
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed42 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

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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

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The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition

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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

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Both trains are hauled by a Krishnarajapuram Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Mysore to Talaguppa and vice versa.

Rake sharing

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The train shares its rake with 16219/16220 Chamarajanagar–Tirupati Express and 56206/56205 Nanjangud–Mysuru Passenger.

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ Runs seven days in a week for every direction.

References

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  1. ^ "Conversion of Mysuru – KSR Bengaluru – Mysuru Passenger into express". South Western Railway. 15 July 2017. Retrieved 25 February 2019.
  2. ^ CONVERSION OF MYSURU - KSR BENGALURU - MYSURU PASSENGER INTO EXPRESS
  3. ^ Starting 28 July, pay double for B'luru-Mysuru 'passenger'
  4. ^ No rallying for rail projects
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