Kacheguda–Narkhed Intercity Express Explained

Kacheguda - Narkhed Intercity Express
Type:Express
Operator:South Central Railway zone
Stops:31
End:Narkhed
Distance:732km (455miles)
Journey Time:16 hours 12 mins
Frequency:Daily (except Monday)
Class:general unreserved, AC chair car, Chair car
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:No
Catering:No
Observation:Rake Sharing with 17639 / 17640 Kacheguda - Akola Intercity Express
Stock:Standard Indian Railways Coaches
Trainnumber:17641 / 17642
Speed:46km/h

The 17641 / 42 Kacheguda - Narkhed Intercity Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways South Central Railway zone that runs between and Narkhed in India.[1]

It operates as train number 17641 from to Narkhed and as train number 17642 in the reverse direction serving the states of Telangana & Maharashtra.

Coaches

The 17641 / 42 Kacheguda - Narkhed Intercity Express has one AC Chair Car, four Non AC chair car, 12 general unreserved and two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It does not carry a pantry car coach.[2]

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 17641 - Narkhed Intercity Express covers the distance of 732km (455miles) in 16 hours 00 mins (46 km/h) and in 15 hours 45 mins as the 17642 Narkhed - Intercity Express (60 km/h).[3]

As the average speed of the train is less than 55km/h, as per railway rules, its fare does not includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routing

The 17641 / 42 Kacheguda - Narkhed Intercity Express runs from via,, to Badnera Jn to Narkhed via Navi Amravati - Warud Orange City

Traction

As the route is going to be electrified, a based WCAM-3 Electric locomotive pulls the train to its destination.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: South Central Railway. Scr.indianrailways.gov.in. 3 August 2017.
  2. News: SCR announces regulation of trains. The Hindu. 3 August 2017.
  3. Web site: Central Railway / Indian Railways Portal. Cr.indianrailways.gov.in. 3 August 2017.