Mangaluru Central–Kacheguda Express Explained

Mangalore Central–Kacheguda Superfast Express
Type:Express
Operator:South Central Railway zone
Start: (MAQ)
Stops:28
End: (KCG)
Distance:1289km (801miles)
Journey Time:27h 30m
Frequency:Bi-weekly
Class:AC First Class, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, Pantry Car, 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:12789/12790
Speed:55km/h, including halts

The Mangaluru Central–Kacheguda Superfast Express is an Express train belonging to South Central Railway zone that runs between and Kacheguda (Hyderabad) in India. It is currently being operated with 12789/12790 train numbers on bi-weekly basis.[1] [2] [3]

Service

The 12790/Mangaluru Central–Kacheguda SF Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 1525 km in 27h 35m. The 12789/Kacheguda–Mangaluru Central SF Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 1525 km in 27h 25m.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:-Mangalore Central,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, to Kacheguda.

Coach composition

The train has standard LHB rakes with a maximum speed of 130 km/h. The train consists of 20 coaches:

Traction

Both trains are hauled Erode Loco Shed-based WAP-4 electric locomotive from Mangalore to Renigunta. From Renigunta train is hauled by an Erode WDP-4D and vice versa.

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 22715/22716 Kacheguda–Madurai Weekly Express.

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/3-trains-to-start-from-mangaluru-jn/article8010263.ece 3 trains to start from Mangaluru Jn.
  2. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/List-of-train-cancelled-due-to-heavy-rains-and-flooding-in-Tamil-Nadu/articleshow/49820278.cms List of train cancelled due to heavy rains and flooding in Tamil Nadu
  3. http://www.scr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=6622&id=0,5,268 Trains Cancelled Today