Mysuru Junction–Talaguppa Intercity Express
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| 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. |
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]
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
[edit]The 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
[edit]The 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).
Rake sharing
[edit]17315/16 Vishwamanava Express
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
[edit]The 16205 / 06 Talaguppa - Mysuru Junction Intercity Express runs from Talaguppa via Shivamogga Town ,Arsikere Junction to Mysuru Junction.
Traction
[edit]As 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