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Kacheguda–Madurai Weekly Express

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

Kacheguda–Madurai Weekly Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service28 May 2013; 11 years ago (2013-05-28)
Current operator(s)South Central Railway zone
Route
TerminiKacheguda (KCG)
Madurai Junction (MDU)
Stops21
Distance travelled1,289 km (801 mi)
Average journey time23h 05m
Service frequencyWeekly [a]
Train number(s)22715/22716
On-board services
Class(es)AC First Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering
E-catering
Observation facilitiesLHB coach
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesNo
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed56 km/h (35 mph), including halts
Route map

Service

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The 22715/Kacheguda–Madurai Weekly Express has an average speed of 56 km/h and covers 1289 km in 23h 05m. The 22716/Madurai–Kacheguda Weekly Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 1289 km in 23h 25m.

Route and halts

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The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition

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

  • 1 AC I Tier
  • 2 AC II Tier
  • 6 AC III Tier
  • 1 Pantry Car
  • 7 Sleeper coaches
  • 2 General Unreserved
  • 1 Seating cum Luggage
  • 1 Engine Genrator car Rake

Traction

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

Rake sharing

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The train shares its rake with 12789/12790 Murdeshwar–Kacheguda Express.

Direction reversal

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The train reverses its direction twice:

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ Runs one day in a week for every direction.

References

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  1. ^ At least 40 killed, dozens injured after train derails near Kuneru in Visakhapatanam Division of ECOR
  2. ^ Temporary Stoppage to various trains at Shadnagar & Vikarabad Stations On the Occasion of Spiritual Meeting at Chegur
  3. ^ Kacheguda-Madurai special train
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