Mysuru–Varanasi Express
{{Short description|Express train}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2019}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2019}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Mysore–Varanasi SF Express
| image =
| image_width =
| caption =
| type = Weekly Superfast Express
| status = Operating
| locale =
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2014|12|25}}
| last =
| operator = South Western Railway zone
| ridership =
| start = {{stnlnk|Mysore Junction }} (MYS)
| stops = 32
| end = {{stnlnk|Varanasi Junction }} (BSB)
| distance = {{convert|2707|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journey time = 48h 55m
| frequency = Twice {{efn|Runs two days in a week for every direction.}}
| class = AC II Tier, AC III 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 = 2
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| electrification = Fully Electrified
| trainnumber = 22687/22688
| speed = {{convert|71|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, including halts
| map = File:(Mysore - Varanasi) Express route map.png
| map_state =
}}
The Mysuru–Varanasi Superfast Express is an Superfast Express train belonging to the South Western Railway zone in India. It runs twice a week between {{stnlnk|Mysore Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Varanasi Junction}}, using train numbers 22687/22688.{{cite web | url=http://www.nr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=5864&did=149007419304002DEBCD9368A84BB0CE466CDA0CC0876.web91 | title=Conversion of 13255/13256 Patliputra-Chandigarh-Patliputra bi-weekly express into Superfast train with revised number 22355/22356 | date=21 March 2017 | publisher=Northern Railway | accessdate=25 February 2019 }}[http://www.nr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=4897&id=0,4,268 30-09-2015 TEMPORARY AUGMENTATION OF EXPRESS TRAINS]{{cite news | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ranchi/Train-passengers-robbed/articleshow/28542164.cms | title=Train passengers robbed | date=8 January 2014 | newspaper=The Times of India | accessdate=25 February 2019 }}
Service
The 22687/Mysuru–Varanasi Express has an average speed of 55km/h and covers 2708km in 48h 45m. 22688/Varanasi–Mysuru Express has an average speed of 55km/h and covers 2707km in 48h 50m.
Schedule
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Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Departure day | Arrival station | Arrival time | Arrival day |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
22687 | MYS | Mysore Junction | 07:30 AM | TUE THU | Varanasi Junction | 08:25 AM | THU SAT |
22688 | BSB | Varanasi Junction | 9:10 PM | THU SAT | Mysore Junction | 10:00 PM
PM | SAT MON |
Reversals
GTL – {{stnlnk|Guntakal Junction}}
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
- {{stnlnk|Mysore Junction}}
- Mandya
- Kengeri
- {{stnlnk|Bangalore City}}
- {{stnlnk|Yesvantpur Junction}}
- Tumkur
- {{stnlnk|Arsikere Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Kadur Junction}}
- Chitradurga
- {{stnlnk|Bellary Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Guntakal Junction}} (reversal)
- Adoni
- Mantralayam Road
- Raichur
- Yadgir
- {{stnlnk|Wadi Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Kalaburagi Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Solapur}}
- {{stnlnk|Daund Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Ahmednagar Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Kopargaon}}
- {{stnlnk|Manmad Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Bhusaval Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Khandwa Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Itarsi Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Pipariya}}
- {{stnlnk|Narsinghpur}}
- {{stnlnk|Jabalpur Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Katni Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Maihar}}
- {{stnlnk|Satna Junction}}
- Prayagraj {{stnlnk|Cheoki Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Mirzapur}}
- {{stnlnk|Varanasi Junction}}
Coach composition
The train has brand new LHB rakes with a maximum speed of 130 km/h. The train consists of 21 coaches:
- 2 AC II Tier
- 6 AC III Tier
- 9 Sleeper coaches
- 2 General
- 2 Generators cum Luggage/parcel van
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Krishnarajapuram Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Mysore to Varanasi and vice versa.
Direction reversal
Train reverses its direction once:
- {{stnlnk|Guntakal Junction}}
Notes
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External links
- [http://indiarailinfo.com/train/mysuru-varanasi-express-22687/23231/1430/334 16229/Mysuru–Varanasi Express] India Rail Info
- [http://indiarailinfo.com/train/varanasi-mysuru-express-22688/23232/334/1430 16230/Varanasi–Mysuru Express] India Rail Info
References
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{{Railways in Northern India}}
{{Railways in Eastern India}}
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Category:Passenger trains originating from Varanasi
Category:Express trains in India
Category:Rail transport in Andhra Pradesh
Category:Rail transport in Telangana
Category:Rail transport in Karnataka
Category:Rail transport in Maharashtra
Category:Rail transport in Madhya Pradesh
Category:Railway services introduced in 2014
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