Kacheguda–Madurai Weekly Express
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=September 2018}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Kacheguda–Madurai Weekly Express
| image = KCG - MDU Exp. (29119732680).jpg
| image_width =
| caption =
| type = Express
| locale =
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2013|05|28}}
| last =
| operator = South Central Railway zone
| ridership =
| start = {{stnlnk|Kacheguda}} (KCG)
| stops = 21
| end = {{stnlnk|Madurai Junction}} (MDU)
| distance = {{convert|1289|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journey time = 23h 05m
| frequency = Weekly {{efn|Runs one day in a week for every direction.}}
| class = AC First Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
| seating = No
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering = On-board catering
E-catering
| observation = LHB coach
| entertainment = No
| baggage = No
| other facilities= Below the seats
| stock = LHB coach
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| electrification =
| trainnumber = 22715/22716
| speed = {{convert|56|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, including halts
| map = 300px
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}}
The Kacheguda–Madurai Weekly Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to South Central Railway zone that runs between {{stnlnk|Kacheguda}} and {{stnlnk|Madurai Junction}} in India. It is currently being operated with 22715/22716 train numbers on a weekly basis.[http://www.railnews.in/at-least-40-killed-dozens-injured-after-train-derails-near-kuneru-in-visakhapatanam-division-of-ecor/ At least 40 killed, dozens injured after train derails near Kuneru in Visakhapatanam Division of ECOR][http://www.scr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=7104&id=0,5,268 Temporary Stoppage to various trains at Shadnagar & Vikarabad Stations On the Occasion of Spiritual Meeting at Chegur][http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/kachegudamadurai-special-train/article7839844.ece Kacheguda-Madurai special train]
Service
The 22715/Kacheguda–Madurai Weekly Express has an average speed of 56 km/h and covers 1289 km in 23h 05m. The 22716/Madurai–Kacheguda Weekly Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 1289 km in 23h 25m.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
- {{stnlnk|Kacheguda}}
- {{stnlnk|Kurnool City}}
- {{stnlnk|Dhone Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Gooty Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Anantapur}}
- {{stnlnk|Dharmavaram Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Pakala Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Chittoor}}
- {{stnlnk|Katpadi Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Jolarpettai Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Salem Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Tiruchirappalli Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Dindigul Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Kodaikanal Road}}
- {{stnlnk|Madurai Junction}}
Coach composition
The train has standard LHB rakes with a maximum speed of 130 km/h. The train consists of 22 coaches:
- 1 AC I Tier
- 2 AC II Tier
- 5 AC III Tier
- 1 Pantry Car
- 6 Sleeper coaches
- 4 General Unreserved
- 1 Seating cum Luggage
- 1 Engine Genrator car Rake
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a WAP-7
Electric locomotive from Kacheguda to Madurai and vice versa.
Rake sharing
The train shares its rake with 12789/12790 Murdeshwar–Kacheguda Express.
Direction reversal
The train reverses its direction twice:
- {{stnlnk|Pakala Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Erode Junction}}
See also
Notes
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References
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External links
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/21934 17615/Kacheguda–Madurai Weekly Express] India Rail Info
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/21627 17616/Madurai–Kacheguda Weekly Express] India Rail Info
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