Malgudi Express
The 16023 / 24 Mysore Junction Yelahanka Junction Malgudi Express (हिन्दी:- मालगुडी एक्सप्रेस) is an Express train of the Express/Mail series belonging to Indian Railways – Southern Railway zone that runs between Mysore Junction and Yelahanka Junction in India.
Overview | |||||
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Service type | Express | ||||
Current operator(s) | Southern Railways | ||||
Route | |||||
Start | Mysore Junction(MYS) | ||||
Stops | 8 | ||||
End | Yelahanka Junction(YNK) | ||||
Distance travelled | 143 km (89 mi) | ||||
Service frequency | Daily | ||||
Train number(s) | 16023 / 16024 | ||||
On-board services | |||||
Class(es) | AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, General Unreserved | ||||
Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
Catering facilities | No Pantry car coach attached | ||||
Observation facilities | Rake Sharing with 16021/16022 Kaveri Express | ||||
Technical | |||||
Rolling stock | Standard Indian Railway coaches | ||||
Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
Operating speed | 46.5 km/h (29 mph) | ||||
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It operates as train number 16023 from Mysore Junction to Yelahanka Junction and as train number 16024 in the reverse direction serving the state of Karnataka.[1]
Coaches
The 16023 / 24 Mysore Junction Yelahanka Junction Malgudi Express has 16 Unreserved & 2 SLR Coaches.
Service
The 16023 Mysore Junction Yelahanka Junction Malgudi Express covers the distance of 143 km (89 mi) in 3 hours 10 mins (45.00 km/hr) & in 3 hours 10 mins as 16024 Yelahanka Junction Mysore Junction Malgudi Express.
As the average speed of the train is below 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.[2]
Routing
The 16023 / 24 Mysore Junction Yelahanka Junction Malgudi Express runs from Mysore Junction via Mandya, Maddur, Channapatna Ramanagara to Yelahanka Junction.
Traction
Both trains are hauls by a WAP 7 of Royapuram electric loco shed on its entire journey.
External links
- 16023 Malgudi Express at India Rail Info
- 16024 Malgudi Express at India Rail Info