Kaveri Express
{{Short description|Train in India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2016}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2016}}
{{essay-like|date=May 2011}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Kaveri Express
| image =
| caption =
| type = Express
| locale = Tamil Nadu, Karnataka & Andhra Pradesh
| first = {{start date and age|1980|09|11}}
| last =
| operator = Southern Railway
| ridership =
| start = {{stnlnk|MGR Chennai Central}} (MAS)
| stops = 21
| end = {{stnlnk|Ashokapuram}} (AP)
| distance = {{convert|502|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 9 hours 45 minutes
| frequency = Daily
| class = AC First Class, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering = No pantry car attached
| observation = Large windows
| entertainment =
| baggage = Available
| otherfacilities = Below the seats
| stock = ICF coach
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|allk=on}}
| el =
| trainnumber = 16021 / 16022
| speed =
{{convert|110|km/h|0|abbr=on}} maximum,
{{convert|52|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts.
}}
The 16021 / 16022 Kaveri Express is a daily train running between Ashokapuram and Chennai. This train is also known as the Mysuru-Chennai Express. Numbered 16021/22, this train belongs to Southern Railway and is maintained at Chennai.[http://www.sr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=3678&id=0,4,268], Southern Railways, 05 December 2015
History
This train was earlier a daily train running between Bengaluru and Mysuru in the opposite direction to that of Chamundi Express. To provide connectivity to Chennai from Mysuru, this train was extended in 1998. The train was extended from Mysuru to Ashokapuram in 2025.
Coach composition
This train has 14 sleeper classes: two 3-tier AC, two 2-tier AC, 1-first cum two tire AC, two unreserved coaches, and a 2-second sitting cum luggage van from Chennai, which sums to 24. Previously, there used to be an engine change at Bangalore City; the engine changed from diesel to electric in 16022 and the opposite in 16021.[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/4-years-later-stink-stays-on-chennai-bengaluru-trains/articleshow/57366728.cms], indiatimes.com, 27 February 2017 After the electrification of the Bangalore–Mysore line, the train runs with an electric loco from Chennai to Mysore all the way.
Routing
It runs from MGR Chennai Central via Perambur, Tiruvallur, Arrakonam, Katpadi, Jolarpettai, Bangarapet, Krishnarajapuram, KSR Bengaluru, Kengeri, Maddur, Mandya, Mysuru Jn to Ashokapuram.
Loco link
References
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External links
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/kaveri-express-16021/933/35/1430 16021 Kaveri Express] at India Rail Info
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/kaveri-express-16022/22251/1430/35 16022 Kaveri Express] at India Rail Info
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Category:Railway services introduced in 1980
Category:Named passenger trains of India
Category:Rail transport in Tamil Nadu