Bangalore City–Talaguppa Intercity Express

The 20651 / 20652 Bangalore City – Talaguppa Intercity Express is a Superfast train belonging to Indian Railways South Western Railway zone that runs between Bangalore City and Talaguppa in India.[1]

Bangalore City - Talaguppa Intercity Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
First service8 December 2009 (2009-12-08)
Current operator(s)South Western Railway zone
Route
StartBangalore City
Stops9
EndTalaguppa
Distance travelled371 km (231 mi)
Average journey time7 hours 10 mins
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)20651 / 20652
On-board services
Class(es)general unreserved, AC chair car, Chair car
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stockStandard Indian Railways ICF Coaches
Track gaugeIndian Broad Gauge
Operating speed56 km/h (35 mph)

It operates as train number 20651 from Bangalore City to Talaguppa and as train number 20652 in the reverse direction serving the state of Karnataka.

Coaches

The 20651 / 52 Bangalore City - Talaguppa 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.[2]

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 20651 Bangalore City – Talaguppa Intercity Express covers the distance of 371 km (231 mi) in 7 hours 15 mins (52 km/hr) & in 7 hours 5 mins as the 20652 Shimoga Town - Bangalore City Intercity Express (51 km/hr).[3]

As the average speed of the train is more than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routing

The 20651 / 52 Bangalore City – Talaguppa Intercity Express runs from Bangalore City via Yesvantpur Junction, Arsikere Junction , Shimoga Town to Talaguppa.[4]

Traction

As the route is not electrified, a Hubli Junction based WDP-4 diesel locomotive pulls the train to its destination.

Rake maintenance and rake sharing

Rakes are maintained by Mysuru Division of South Western Railway. This train shares its rakes with Siddhaganga Intercity Express and Tippu Express. Day 1 - 12613>20651 Day 2 - 20652>12725 Day 3 - 12726>12614

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References
  1. , news.webindia123.com, 13 July 2017
  2. , thehindu.com, 9 September 2016
  3. , The New Indian Express, 15 September 2014
  4. South Western Railways, Retrieved 22 November 2019


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