Basava Express

{{short description|Train in India}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2018}}

{{Use Indian English|date=August 2018}}

{{Infobox rail service

| name = Basava Express

| image = Basava Exp. (23989087807).jpg

| image_width = 280px

| caption = Basava Express hauled by a WDG-4D locomotive.

| type = Express

| locale =

| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2002|11|14}}

| last =

| operator = South Western Railway

| ridership =

| start = {{stnlnk|Mysore Junction||Mysuru}} (MYS)

| stops = 36

| end = {{stnlnk|Bagalkot}} (BGK)

| distance = {{convert|1018|km|0|abbr=on}}

| journeytime = 21 hours 45 minutes

| frequency = Daily {{efn|Runs seven days in a week for every direction.}}

| class = AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved

| seating = Yes

| sleeping = Yes

| autorack =

| catering = On-board catering,
E-catering

| observation = Large windows

| entertainment =

| baggage = No

| otherfacilities = Below the seats

| stock = ICF coach

| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}

| electrification =

| trainnumber = 17307 / 17308

| speed = {{convert|47|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts.

| map = 260px

| map_state =

}}

The 17307 / 17308 Basava Express is an Express train belonging to South Western Railway zone that runs between {{stnlnk|Mysore Junction||Mysuru}} and {{stnlnk|Bagalkot}} in India. It is currently being operated with 17307/17308 train numbers on a daily basis.[http://www.scr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,5,268&dcd=8873&did=149361526138962FFD05FF057ABB936DFD42A14B0F2DE.web91 Diversion of Trains due to Derailment on Wadi-Solapur Section of Central Railway][http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/Additional-seating-for-short-distance-passengers-in-select-trains/article17329983.ece Additional seating for short-distance passengers in select trains][http://www.scr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=7708&id=0,5,268 Additional Stoppages given for various Express Trains]

Service

The 17307/Basava Express has an average speed of {{convert|47|km/h|abbr=on}} and covers {{convert|1018|km|abbr=on}} in 21h 45m. The 17308/Basava Express has an average speed of {{convert|48|km/h|abbr=on}} and covers {{convert|1018|km|abbr=on}} in 21 hours and 15m.

Schedule

class="wikitable"
Train numberStation codeDeparture stationDeparture timeArrival stationArrival time
17307MYSMysore Junction1:30 PMBagalkot12:55 PM next day
17308BGKBagalkot2:10 PMMysore Junction1:30 PM next day

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

  • {{stnlnk|Mysore Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Bangalore City}}
  • {{stnlnk|Yesvantpur Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Yelahanka Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Hindupur}}
  • {{stnlnk|Dharmavaram Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Anantapur}}
  • {{stnlnk|Guntakal Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Mantralayam Road}}
  • {{stnlnk|Raichur Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Yadgir}}
  • {{stnlnk|Wadi Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Gulbarga}}
  • {{stnlnk|Ganagapur Road}}
  • {{stnlnk|Solapur}}
  • {{stnlnk|Bijapur}}
  • {{stnlnk|Bagalkot}}

Coach composition

The train has standard ICF rakes with a maximum speed of {{convert|110|km/h|abbr=on}}. The train consists of 17 coaches:

  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 1 AC III Tier
  • 7 Sleeper coaches
  • 5 General Unreserved
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Traction

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

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 17301/17302 Mysore–Dharwad Express.

Direction reversal

The train reverses its direction once:

  • {{stnlnk|Solapur}}

See also

Notes

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References

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