| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 26 January 2011; 13 years ago (2011-01-26) |
| Current operator(s) | South Western Railway |
| Route | |
| Termini | Talaguppa Mysuru Junction |
| Stops | 11 |
| Distance travelled | 374 km (232 mi) |
| Average journey time | 07 hrs 57 mins |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 16205 / 16206 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | General Unreserved, AC Chair Car, Second Class Seating |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | No |
| Auto-rack arrangements | Overhead racks |
| Catering facilities | On-board catering, E-catering |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | ICF coach |
| Track gauge | Broad Gauge |
| Operating speed | 49 km/h (30 mph) average including halts. |
The 16205 / 16206 Talaguppa - Mysuru Intercity Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways South Western Railway zone that runs between Talaguppa and Mysore Junction in India.
It operates as train number 16205 from Talaguppa to Mysore Junction and as train number 16206 in the reverse direction serving the states of Karnataka.
Coaches
The 16205 / 06 Talaguppa - Mysore Junction Intercity Express has one AC chair car, five Chair car, 14 general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It does not carry a pantry car coach.
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 16205 Talaguppa - Mysore Junction Intercity Express covers the distance of 374 km (232 mi) in 7 hours 45 mins (48 km/h) and in 7 hours 30 mins as the 16206 Mysore Junction - Talaguppa Intercity Express (50 km/h).
Rake sharing
17315/16 Vishwamanava Express
As the average speed of the train is lower than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routing
The 16205 / 06 Talaguppa - Mysuru Junction Intercity Express runs from Talaguppa via Shivamogga Town ,Arsikere Junction to Mysuru Junction.
Traction
As the route is fully electrified, a Krishnarajapuram based WAP-7 electric locomotive pulls the train to its destination.
References
- "Truncated service for passenger train". The Times of India. 1 October 2014. Retrieved 31 January 2019.
External links
- 16205 Intercity Express at India Rail Info
- 16206 Intercity Express at India Rail Info