Mysore–Talaguppa Express

The Mysuru - Talaguppa Express is an express train belonging to South Western Railway zone that runs between Mysore Junction and Talaguppa in India. It is currently being operated with 16227/16228 train numbers on a daily basis.[1][2][3][4]

Mysore - Talaguppa Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service28 July 2017 (2017-07-28)
Current operator(s)South Western Railway zone
Route
StartMysore Junction (MYS)
Stops29
EndTalaguppa (TLGP)
Distance travelled509 km (316 mi)
Service frequencyDaily [lower-alpha 1]
Train number(s)16227/16228
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board Catering
E-Catering
Observation facilitiesICF Coaches
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stock2
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed42 km/h (26 mph), including halts

Service

The 16227/Mysuru- Talaguppa Express has average speed of 44 km/hr and covers 509 km in 11h 30m. The 16228/Talaguppa Mysuru Express has average speed of 45 km/hr and covers 509 km in 11h 25m.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composite

The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 22 coaches:

  • 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 WDP-4 diesel locomotive from Mysore to Talaguppa and vice versa.

Rake Sharing

The train shares its rake with 16219/16220 Chamarajanagar - Tirupati Express and 56206/56205 Nanjangud - Mysuru Passenger.

Notes
  1. Runs seven days in a week for every direction.

See also

References
  1. "Conversion of Mysuru - KSR Bengaluru - Mysuru Passenger into express". South Western Railway. 15 July 2017. Retrieved 25 February 2019.
  2. CONVERSION OF MYSURU - KSR BENGALURU - MYSURU PASSENGER INTO EXPRESS
  3. Starting 28 July, pay double for B'luru-Mysuru 'passenger'
  4. No rallying for rail projects


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