Kacheguda–Madurai Weekly Express Explained

Kacheguda–Madurai Weekly Express
Type:Express
Operator:South Central Railway zone
Start: (KCG)
Stops:21
End: (MDU)
Distance:1289km (801miles)
Journey Time:24h 10m
Frequency:Weekly
Class:AC First Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating:No
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:On-board catering
E-catering
Observation:LHB coach
Entertainment:No
Baggage:No
Other Facilities:Below the seats
Stock:LHB coach
Trainnumber:22715/22716
Speed:52km/h, including halts

The Kacheguda–Madurai Weekly Express is a Express train belonging to South Central Railway zone that runs between and in India. It is currently being operated with 22715/22716 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1] [2] [3]

Service

The 32615/Kacheguda–Madurai Weekly Express has an average speed of 52 km/h and covers 1289 km in 24h 45m. The 22616/Madurai–Kacheguda Weekly Express has an average speed of 51 km/h and covers 1289 km in 25h 10m.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition

The train has standard LHB rakes with a maximum speed of 130 km/h. The train consists of 22 coaches:

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a WAP - 7 Electric locomotive from Kacheguda to Madurai and vice versa.

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 12789/12790 Mangalore Central–Kacheguda Superfast Express.

Direction reversal

The train reverses its direction twice:

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.railnews.in/at-least-40-killed-dozens-injured-after-train-derails-near-kuneru-in-visakhapatanam-division-of-ecor/ At least 40 killed, dozens injured after train derails near Kuneru in Visakhapatanam Division of ECOR
  2. http://www.scr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=7104&id=0,5,268 Temporary Stoppage to various trains at Shadnagar & Vikarabad Stations On the Occasion of Spiritual Meeting at Chegur
  3. http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/kachegudamadurai-special-train/article7839844.ece Kacheguda-Madurai special train