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

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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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