https://en.bharatpedia.org/w/api.php?action=feedcontributions&feedformat=atom&user=2409%3A4060%3A288%3A90F0%3A0%3A0%3A1B27%3AAC Bharatpedia - User contributions [en] 2026-08-15T05:43:08Z User contributions MediaWiki 1.43.6 https://en.bharatpedia.org/w/index.php?title=Kacheguda%E2%80%93Nagercoil_Weekly_Express&diff=163474 Kacheguda–Nagercoil Weekly Express 2021-08-27T18:43:46Z <p>2409:4060:288:90F0:0:0:1B27:AC: /* Coach composition */Updated accurate info. The train runs with LHB coaches now.</p> <hr /> <div>{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2018}}<br /> {{Use Indian English|date=September 2018}}<br /> {{Infobox rail service<br /> | name = Kacheguda–Nagercoil Weekly Express<br /> | image = <br /> | image_width = <br /> | caption = <br /> | type = [[Express trains in India|Express]]<br /> | locale = <br /> | first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2014|05|21}}<br /> | last =<br /> | operator = [[Southern Railway zone]]<br /> | ridership =<br /> | start = {{stnlnk|Kacheguda}} (KCG)<br /> | stops = 24<br /> | end = {{stnlnk|Nagercoil Junction}} (NCJ)<br /> | distance = {{convert|1496|km|0|abbr=on}}<br /> | journey time = 29h 10m<br /> | frequency = Weekly {{efn|Runs one day in a week for every direction.}}<br /> | class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved<br /> | seating = No<br /> | sleeping = Yes<br /> | autorack = <br /> | catering = On-board catering &lt;br&gt; E-catering<br /> | observation = [[LHB coaches]]<br /> | entertainment = No<br /> | baggage = No<br /> | other facilities= Below the seats<br /> | stock = 2<br /> | gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}<br /> | electrification = <br /> | trainnumber = 16353/16354<br /> | speed = {{convert|51|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, including halts<br /> | map = <br /> | map_state =<br /> | maintenance = {{stnlnk|Nagercoil}}<br /> | sharing = [[Thirukural Express]]<br /> }}<br /> <br /> The '''Kacheguda–Nagercoil Weekly Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|Express]] train belonging to [[Southern Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Kacheguda}} and {{stnlnk|Nagercoil Junction}} in India. It is currently{{when|date=September 2018}} being operated with 16353/16354 train numbers on a weekly basis.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/change-in-train-services/article18621318.ece Change in train services]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/SCR-hikes-platform-ticket-price-at-Kacheguda/article17015032.ece SCR hikes platform ticket price at Kacheguda]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/madurai/Additional-coaches-added-to-trains/articleshow/53866363.cms Additional coaches added to trains]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2016/apr/07/Train-Robberies-in-Two-Express-Trains-921469.html Train Robberies in Two Express Trains]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> == Service==<br /> <br /> The 16353/Kacheguda–Nagercoil Weekly Express has an average speed of 51&amp;nbsp;km/hr and covers 1496&amp;nbsp;km in 29h 10m. The 16354/Nagercoil–Kacheguda Weekly Express has an average speed of 50&amp;nbsp;km/h and covers 1496&amp;nbsp;km in 29h 50m.<br /> <br /> == Route and halts ==<br /> <br /> The important halts of the train are:<br /> <br /> * {{stnlnk|Kacheguda}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Mahbubnagar}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Kurnool City}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Dhone Junction}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Gooty Junction}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Kadapa Junction}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Renigunta Junction}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Tirupati}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Chittoor}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Katpadi Junction}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Jolarpettai Junction}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Salem Junction}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Tiruchirappalli Junction}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Dindigul Junction}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Madurai Junction}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Virudunagar Junction}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Tirunelveli Junction}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Nagercoil Junction}}<br /> <br /> ==Coach composition==<br /> <br /> The train has LHB rakes with a max speed of 160&amp;nbsp;kmph. The train consists of 20 coaches:<br /> <br /> * 1 AC II Tier<br /> * 3 AC III Tier<br /> * 8 Sleeper coaches<br /> * 1 Pantry car<br /> * 3 General Unreserved<br /> * 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake<br /> * 2 High Capacity Parcel Van<br /> <br /> == Traction==<br /> <br /> Both trains are hauled by an [[Electric Loco Shed, Erode|Erode Loco Shed]]-based [[WAP-4]] electric locomotive from Kacheguda to [[Trichy]]. From Trichy, train is hauled by an [[Diesel Loco Shed, Erode|Erode Loco Shed]]-based [[WDM-3D]] diesel locomotive until Nagercoil and vice versa.<br /> <br /> == See also ==<br /> <br /> * [[Kacheguda railway station]]<br /> * [[Nagercoil railway station]]<br /> * [[Thirukural Express]]<br /> <br /> == Notes ==<br /> {{notelist}}<br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> <br /> {{reflist}}<br /> <br /> == External links ==<br /> <br /> * [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/22945 16353/Kacheguda–Nagercoil Weekly Express] India Rail Info<br /> * [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/22946 16354/Nagercoil–Kacheguda Weekly Express] India Rail Info<br /> <br /> {{Railways in Southern India}}<br /> <br /> {{DEFAULTSORT:Kacheguda-Nagercoil Weekly Express}}<br /> [[Category:Transport in Hyderabad, India]]<br /> [[Category:Transport in Nagercoil]]<br /> [[Category:Express trains in India]]<br /> [[Category:Rail transport in Telangana]]<br /> [[Category:Rail transport in Andhra Pradesh]]<br /> [[Category:Rail transport in Tamil Nadu]]<br /> [[Category:Railway services introduced in 2010]]<br /> <br /> <br /> {{India-express-train-stub}}</div> 2409:4060:288:90F0:0:0:1B27:AC