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
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Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Arrival station | Arrival time |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
17307 | MYS | Mysore Junction | 1:30 PM | Bagalkot | 12:55 PM next day |
17308 | BGK | Bagalkot | 2:10 PM | Mysore Junction | 1:30 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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External links
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/7688 17307/Basava Express] India Rail Info
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/7690 17308/Basava Express] India Rail Info
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Category:Named passenger trains of India
Category:Rail transport in Karnataka
Category:Rail transport in Andhra Pradesh
Category:Rail transport in Maharashtra
Category:Railway services introduced in 2002
Category:Express trains in India
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