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]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| First service | 8 December 2009 |
| Current operator(s) | South Western Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Start | Bangalore City |
| Stops | 9 |
| End | Talaguppa |
| Distance travelled | 371 km (231 mi) |
| Average journey time | 7 hours 10 mins |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 20651 / 20652 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | general unreserved, AC chair car, Chair car |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | No |
| Catering facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | Standard Indian Railways ICF Coaches |
| Track gauge | Indian Broad Gauge |
| Operating speed | 56 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
References
- , news.webindia123.com, 13 July 2017
- , thehindu.com, 9 September 2016
- , The New Indian Express, 15 September 2014
- South Western Railways, Retrieved 22 November 2019
External links
- 16201 Intercity Express at India Rail Info
- 16202 Intercity Express at India Rail Info