Manuguru–CSMT Kolhapur Express explained

Shri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus Kolhapur - Manuguru Express
Type:Express
Operator:Central Railway zone
Start:Manuguru (MUGR)
Stops:33
End: (KOP)
Distance:997km (620miles)
Journeytime:23 hours 50 minutes
Frequency:Daily
Class:AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper 3 Tier, Unreserved
Seating:No
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:No
Entertainment:No
Stock:2
Train Number:11303/11304

Manuguru - Shri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus Kolhapur Express is an express train of the Indian Railways connecting Shri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus in Maharashtra and Manuguru of Telangana. It is currently being operated with 11303/11304 train numbers on a daily basis.[1] [2]

There is a consideration to terminate this train at either Miraj Jn or Belgaum.

Passengers demand termination at Miraj as Manuguru express is the only train connecting Western Maharashtra with Hyderabad

Service

The 11303/Manuguru - SCSMT Kolhapur Express has an average speed of 42 km/h and covers 997 km in 23 hrs 30 mins. 11304/SCSMT Kolhapur - Manuguru Express has an average speed of 41 km/h and 997 km in 23 hrs 10 mins.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composite

The train consists of 15 coaches :

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Lallaguda Loco Shed based WAP-7 or WAP-4 electric locomotive from Manuguru to Guntakal and from Guntakal it is hauled by a Guntakal Loco Shed based WDM 3A, WDM 3D, WDG3A diesel locomotive as far as Kolhapur and vice versa.

Rake sharing

It share its rake with 11051/11052 Solapur - SCSMT Kolhapur Express.

Direction reversal

Train Reverses its direction 2 times:

See also

Notes

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-five-day-block-near-cr-s-solapur-to-lay-new-tracks-starting-february1-2296726 "Five day block near CR's Solapur to lay new tracks starting February 1"
  2. News: Need to improve Churchorem railway station: Cabral . 6 October 2016 . The Times of India . 19 May 2018 .