Manuguru–CSMT Kolhapur Express

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| name = Shri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus Kolhapur - Manuguru Express

| image = Solapur to CSMT Kolhapur to Manuguru Express name board.jpg

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| type = Express

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| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2018|03|14}}

| last = {{start date and age|df=yes|2021|11|20}}

| operator = Central Railway zone

| ridership =

| start = Manuguru (MUGR)

| stops = 33

| end = {{rws|Shri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus}} (KOP)

| distance = {{convert|997|km|abbr=on}}

| journeytime = 23 hours 50 minutes

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

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

| seating = No

| sleeping = Yes

| autorack =

| catering = No

| observation =

| entertainment = No

| baggage =

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| stock = 2

| gauge = {{RailGauge|1676mm}}

| el =

| train number = 11303/11304

| speed = {{cvt|47|km/h}}

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Manuguru - Shri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus Kolhapur Express was an express train of the Indian Railways connecting Shri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus in Maharashtra and Manuguru of Telangana. It was permanently cancelled now.[http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-five-day-block-near-cr-s-solapur-to-lay-new-tracks-starting-february1-2296726 "Five day block near CR's Solapur to lay new tracks starting February 1"]{{cite news | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Need-to-improve-Churchorem-railway-station-Cabral/articleshow/54708603.cms | title=Need to improve Churchorem railway station: Cabral | date=6 October 2016 | newspaper=The Times of India | accessdate=19 May 2018 }}

There is a consideration to terminate this train at either Miraj Jn or Belgaum.

Passengers demand termination at Miraj as Manuguru express is the only train connecting Western Maharashtra with Hyderabad

Service

The 11303/Manuguru - SCSMT Kolhapur Express has an average speed of 42 km/h and covers 997 km in 23 hrs 30 mins. 11304/SCSMT Kolhapur - Manuguru Express has an average speed of 41 km/h and 997 km in 23 hrs 10 mins.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

Manuguru (From 15 March 2018)
{{rws|Bhadrachalam Road}} (From 15 March 2018)
{{rws|Dornakal Junction}} (From 15 March 2018)
Mahabubabad (From 15 March 2018)
{{rws|Warangal}} (From 15 March 2018)
{{rws|Kazipet}} (From 15 March 2018)
{{rws|Jangaon}} (From 15 March 2018)
{{rws|Bhongir}} (From 15 March 2018)
{{rws|Secunderabad}} (From 15 March 2018)
{{rws|Hyderabad Deccan}} (Till 15 March 2018)
{{rws|Begumpet}} (From 15 March 2018)
{{rws|Vikarabad Junction}}
{{rws|Guntakal Junction}}
{{rws|Bellary Junction}}
{{rws|Hosapete Junction}}
{{rws|Gadag Junction}}
{{rws|Hubli Junction}}
{{rws|Dharwad}}
{{rws|Londa Junction}}
{{rws|Belgaum}}
{{rws|Miraj Junction}}
{{rws|Hatkanangale}}
{{rws|Shri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus}}

Coach composite

The train consists of 15 coaches :

1 AC II Tier
1 AC III Tier
7 Sleeper Coaches
4 General
2 Second-class Luggage/parcel van

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Lallaguda Loco Shed based WAP-7 or WAP-4 electric locomotive from Manuguru to Guntakal and from Guntakal it is hauled by a Guntakal Loco Shed based WDM 3A , WDM 3D, WDG3A diesel locomotive as far as Kolhapur and vice versa.

Direction reversal

Train Reverses its direction 2 times:

{{rws|Miraj Junction}}
{{rws|Guntakal Junction}}
{{rws|Bhadrachalam Road}} (i.e., from 15 March 2018)

Notes

Will be extended to Manuguru from 15 March 2018 via Begumpet railway station, Secunderabad Junction, Bhongir railway station, Jangaon railway station, Kazipet Junction railway station Warangal railway station, Mahabubabad, Dornakal Junction railway station, Bhadrachalam Road.
[http://www.scr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=10021&id=0,5,268 New Time Table]

References

External links

[https://indiarailinfo.com/train/hyderabad-csmt-kolhapur-express-11303/14054/834/77 11303/Hyderabad - CSMT Kolhapur Express]
[https://indiarailinfo.com/train/csmt-kolhapur-hyderabad-express-11304/14068/77/834 11304/CSMT Kolhapur - Hyderabad Express]

Category:Transport in Hyderabad, India

Category:Transport in Kolhapur

Category:Express trains in India

Category:Rail transport in Maharashtra

Category:Rail transport in Telangana

Category:Rail transport in Karnataka

Category:Railway services introduced in 2011