Mysuru–Varanasi Express Explained

Mysore–Varanasi Express
Type:Express
Operator:South Western Railway zone
Start: (MYS)
Stops:32
End: (BSB)
Distance:2707km (1,682miles)
Journey Time:48h 55m
Frequency:Twice
Class:AC II Tier, AC III 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:2
Trainnumber:22687/22688
Speed:51km/h, including halts

The Mysuru–Varanasi Express is an Express train belonging to the South Western Railway zone in India. It runs twice a week between and, using train numbers 22687/22688.[1] [2] [3]

Service

The 22687/Mysuru–Varanasi Express has an average speed of 55km/h and covers 2708km in 48h 45m. 22688/Varanasi–Mysuru Express has an average speed of 55km/h and covers 2707km in 48h 50m.

Schedule

Train number Station code Departure station Departure time Departure day Arrival station Arrival time Arrival day
22687 MYS Mysore Junction 07:30 AM TUE THU Varanasi Junction 08:25 AM THU SAT
22688 BSB Varanasi Junction 9:10 PM THU SAT Mysore Junction 10:00 PMPMSATMON

Reversals

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Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition

The train has brand new LHB rakes with a maximum speed of 130 km/h. The train consists of 21 coaches:

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Krishnarajapuram Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Mysore to Varanasi and vice versa.

Direction reversal

Train reverses its direction once:

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Conversion of 13255/13256 Patliputra-Chandigarh-Patliputra bi-weekly express into Superfast train with revised number 22355/22356 . 21 March 2017 . Northern Railway . 25 February 2019 .
  2. http://www.nr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=4897&id=0,4,268 30-09-2015 TEMPORARY AUGMENTATION OF EXPRESS TRAINS
  3. News: Train passengers robbed . 8 January 2014 . The Times of India . 25 February 2019 .