Mysuru–Talaguppa Express
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{{Use Indian English|date=February 2019}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Mysore–Talaguppa Express
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| type = Express
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| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2017|07|28}}
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| operator = South Western Railway zone
| ridership =
| start = {{stnlnk|Mysuru Junction}} (MYS)
| stops = 29
| end = {{stnlnk|Talaguppa}} (TLGP)
| distance = {{convert|509|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journey time = 11h 30m
| frequency = Daily {{efn|Runs seven days in a week for every direction.}}
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
| seating = No
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering = On-board catering
E-catering
| observation = ICF coach
| entertainment = No
| baggage = No
| other facilities= Below the seats
| stock = 2
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| electrification =
| trainnumber = 16227/16228
| speed = {{convert|42|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, including halts
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The Mysuru–Talaguppa Express is an Express train belonging to South Western Railway zone that runs between {{stnlnk|Mysuru Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Talaguppa}} in India. It is currently being operated with 16227/16228 train numbers on a daily basis.{{cite web | url=http://www.swr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=1800&did=1500101820040B9B7C21664530ECEA6221BE2EF3138F9.web107 | title=Conversion of Mysuru – KSR Bengaluru – Mysuru Passenger into express | date=15 July 2017 | publisher=South Western Railway | accessdate=25 February 2019 }}[http://www.swr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=1800&id=0,4,268 CONVERSION OF MYSURU - KSR BENGALURU - MYSURU PASSENGER INTO EXPRESS][http://m.deccanherald.com/articles.php?name=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.deccanherald.com%2Fcontent%2F622720%2Fstarting-july-28-pay-double.html Starting 28 July, pay double for B'luru-Mysuru 'passenger'][http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/Corridors-of-Power/article17042852.ece No rallying for rail projects]
Service
The 16227/Mysuru- Talaguppa Express has average speed of 44 km/h and covers 509 km in 11h 30m. The 16228/Talaguppa Mysuru Express has average speed of 45 km/h and covers 509 km in 11h 25m.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
- {{stnlnk|Mysore Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Mandya}}
- {{stnlnk|Bangalore City}}
- {{stnlnk|Malleswaram}}
- {{stnlnk|Yesvantpur Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Tumakuru}}
- {{stnlnk|Arsikere Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Bhadravati}}
- {{stnlnk|Shimoga}}
- {{stnlnk|Shimoga Town}}
- {{stnlnk|Talaguppa}}
Coach composition
The train has standard ICF rakes with a maximum speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 22 coaches:{{clarify|date=December 2020|reason=These figures sum to 20 not 22}}
- 1 First AC
- 2 AC III Tier
- 10 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 Mysore to Talaguppa and vice versa wef 1/06/2025
Rake sharing
The train shares its rake with 16219/16220 Chamarajanagar–Tirupati Express and 56206/56205 Nanjangud–Mysuru Passenger.
See also
Notes
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References
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External links
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/1549 16227/Mysuru–Talguppa (via Bangalore) Express] India Rail Info
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/138 16228/Talguppa–Mysuru (via Bangalore) Express] India Rail Info
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Category:Express trains in India
Category:Rail transport in Karnataka
Category:Railway services introduced in 2017
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