Talaguppa–Mysore Intercity Express
The 16205 / 06 Talaguppa - Mysore Junction Intercity Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways South Western Railway zone that runs between Talaguppa and Mysore Junction in India.[1]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 26 January 2011 |
| Current operator(s) | South Western Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Start | Talaguppa |
| Stops | 11 |
| End | Mysore Junction |
| Distance travelled | 374 km (232 mi) |
| Average journey time | 7 hours 57 mins |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 16205 / 16206 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | general unreserved, AC chair car, Chair car |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | Standard Indian Railways Coaches |
| Operating speed | 49 km/h (30 mph) |
It operates as train number 16205 from Talaguppa to Mysore Junction and as train number 16206 in the reverse direction serving the states of Karnataka.
Coaches
The 16205 / 06 Talaguppa - Mysore Junction Intercity Express has one AC chair car, five Chair car, 14 general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It does not carry a pantry car coach.
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service
The 16205 Talaguppa - Mysore Junction Intercity Express covers the distance of 374 km (232 mi) in 7 hours 45 mins (48 km/hr) & in 7 hours 30 mins as the 16206 Mysore Junction - Talaguppa Intercity Express (50 km/hr).
As the average speed of the train is lower than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routing
The 16205 / 06 Talaguppa - Mysore Junction Intercity Express runs from Talaguppa via Arsikere Junction to Mysore Junction.
Traction
As the route is going to electrification, a Hubli Junction based WDM-3D diesel locomotive pulls the train to its destination.
References
- "Truncated service for passenger train". The Times of India. 1 October 2014. Retrieved 31 January 2019.
External links
- 16205 Intercity Express at India Rail Info
- 16206 Intercity Express at India Rail Info