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<p>Adding data...</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{Short description|Express train}}<br /> {{Use dmy dates|date=February 2019}}<br /> {{Use Indian English|date=February 2019}}<br /> {{Infobox rail service<br /> | name = Mysore–Varanasi SF Express<br /> | image = <br /> | image_width = <br /> | caption = <br /> | type = [[Superfast Express trains in India|Weekly Superfast Express]]<br /> | status = Operating<br /> | locale = <br /> | first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2014|12|25}}<br /> | last = <br /> | operator = [[South Western Railway zone]]<br /> | ridership = <br /> | start = {{stnlnk|Mysore Junction }} (MYS)<br /> | stops = 32<br /> | end = {{stnlnk|Varanasi Junction }} (BSB)<br /> | distance = {{convert|2707|km|0|abbr=on}}<br /> | journeytime = 48h 55m<br /> | frequency = Twice {{efn|Runs two days in a week for every direction.}}<br /> | class = AC II Tier, AC III 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 coach]]<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 = Fully Electrified<br /> | trainnumber = 22687/22688<br /> | speed = {{convert|71|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, including halts<br /> | map = [[File:(Mysore - Varanasi) Express route map.png|250px|(Mysore–Varanasi) Express route map]]<br /> | map_state = <br /> }}<br /> The &#039;&#039;&#039;Mysuru–Varanasi Superfast Express&#039;&#039;&#039; is an [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast Express]] train belonging to the [[South Western Railway zone]] in India. It runs twice a week between {{stnlnk|Mysuru Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Varanasi Junction}}, using train numbers 22687/22688.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web | url=http://www.nr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&amp;id=0,4,268&amp;dcd=5864&amp;did=149007419304002DEBCD9368A84BB0CE466CDA0CC0876.web91 | title=Conversion of 13255/13256 Patliputra-Chandigarh-Patliputra bi-weekly express into Superfast train with revised number 22355/22356 | date=21 March 2017 | publisher=Northern Railway | accessdate=25 February 2019 }}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.nr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&amp;dcd=4897&amp;id=0,4,268 30-09-2015 TEMPORARY AUGMENTATION OF EXPRESS TRAINS]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ranchi/Train-passengers-robbed/articleshow/28542164.cms | title=Train passengers robbed | date=8 January 2014 | newspaper=The Times of India | accessdate=25 February 2019 }}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> == Service==<br /> <br /> The 22687/Mysuru–Varanasi Express has an average speed of 55&amp;nbsp;km/h and covers 2708&amp;nbsp;km in 48h 45m. 22688/Varanasi–Mysuru Express has an average speed of 55&amp;nbsp;km/h and covers 2707&amp;nbsp;km in 48h 50m.<br /> <br /> ==Schedule==<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |-<br /> ! Train number !! Station code !! Departure station !! Departure time !! Departure day !! Arrival station !! Arrival time !! Arrival day<br /> |-<br /> | 22687 || MYS || Mysore Junction || 07:30 AM || TUE THU || Varanasi Junction || 08:25 AM || THU SAT<br /> |-<br /> | 22688 || BSB || Varanasi Junction || 9:10 PM || THU SAT || Mysore Junction || 10:00 PM<br /> PM<br /> | SAT<br /> MON<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ==Reversals==<br /> GTL – {{stnlnk|Guntakal Junction}}<br /> <br /> == Route and halts ==<br /> <br /> The important halts of the train are:<br /> <br /> * {{stnlnk|Mysore Junction}}<br /> * [[Mandra Railway Station|Mandya]]<br /> * [[Kengeri railway station|Kengeri]]<br /> * {{stnlnk|Bangalore City}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Yesvantpur Junction}}<br /> * [[Tumkur]]<br /> * {{stnlnk|Arsikere Junction}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Kadur Junction}}<br /> * [[Chitradurga]]<br /> * {{stnlnk|Bellary Junction}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Guntakal Junction}} (reversal)<br /> * [[Adoni railway station|Adoni]]<br /> * [[Mantralayam Road]]<br /> * [[Raichur railway station|Raichur]]<br /> * [[Yadgir railway station|Yadgir]]<br /> * {{stnlnk|Wadi Junction}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Kalaburagi Junction}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Solapur}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Daund Junction}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Ahilyanagar}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Kopargaon}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Manmad Junction}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Bhusaval Junction}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Khandwa Junction}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Itarsi Junction}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Pipariya}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Narsinghpur}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Jabalpur Junction}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Katni Junction}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Maihar}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Satna Junction}}<br /> * [[Prayagraj Chheoki Junction railway station|Prayagraj]]<br /> * {{stnlnk|Cheoki Junction}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Mirzapur}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Varanasi Junction}}<br /> <br /> ==Coach composition==<br /> <br /> The train has brand new [[LHB coach|LHB rakes]] with a maximum speed of 130&amp;nbsp;km/h. The train consists of 21 coaches:<br /> <br /> * 2 AC II Tier<br /> * 6 AC III Tier<br /> * 9 Sleeper coaches <br /> * 2 General<br /> * 2 Generators cum Luggage/parcel van<br /> <br /> == Traction==<br /> <br /> earlier was [[WDP-4D]]. Both trains are hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Krishnarajapuram|Krishnarajapuram Loco Shed]]-based [[WAP-7]] electric locomotive from Mysore to Varanasi and vice versa.<br /> <br /> == Direction reversal==<br /> <br /> Train reverses its direction once:<br /> <br /> * {{stnlnk|Guntakal Junction}}<br /> <br /> == Notes ==<br /> {{notelist}}<br /> <br /> == External links ==<br /> <br /> * [http://indiarailinfo.com/train/mysuru-varanasi-express-22687/23231/1430/334 16229/Mysuru–Varanasi Express] India Rail Info<br /> * [http://indiarailinfo.com/train/varanasi-mysuru-express-22688/23232/334/1430 16230/Varanasi–Mysuru Express] India Rail Info<br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> {{reflist}}<br /> <br /> {{Railways in Northern India}}<br /> {{Railways in Eastern India}}<br /> <br /> {{DEFAULTSORT:Mysore-Varanasi Express}}<br /> [[Category:Passenger trains originating from Varanasi]]<br /> [[Category:Transport in Mysore]]<br /> [[Category:Express trains in India]]<br /> [[Category:Rail transport in Andhra Pradesh]]<br /> [[Category:Rail transport in Telangana]]<br /> [[Category:Rail transport in Karnataka]]<br /> [[Category:Rail transport in Maharashtra]]<br /> [[Category:Rail transport in Madhya Pradesh]]<br /> [[Category:Railway services introduced in 2014]]<br /> <br /> {{India-express-train-stub}}</div>

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