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{{Distinguish|text=[[MGR Chennai Central–Mysuru Vande Bharat Express]], India's 5th semi high-speed Vande Bharat Express train}}<br />
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2024}}<br />
{{Use Indian English|date=March 2024}}<br />
{{Infobox rail service<br />
| color = FF7220<br />
| name = Mysuru - MGR Chennai Central<br/>''Vande Bharat Express''<br />
| logo_width = <br />
| image = Mysuru - Chennai Central Mini Vande Bharat Express.jpg<br />
| image_width = 300px<br />
| image_alt = <br />
| alt = <br />
| caption = This 46th Mini Vande Bharat Express train arriving at {{rws|KSR Bengaluru}}<br />
| type = [[Vande Bharat Express]]<br />
| locale = [[Karnataka]] and [[Tamil Nadu]]<br />
| first = {{start date|2024|03|12|df=y}} (Inaugural)<br/>{{start date and age|14 March 2024|df=yes}} (Commercial)<br />
| last = <br />
| operator = [[South Western Railway zone|South Western Railways (SWR)]]<br />
| ridership = <br />
| start = [[Mysuru Junction]] '''(MYS)'''<br />
| stops = 4<br />
| end = [[Chennai Central railway station|MGR Chennai Central]] '''(MAS)'''<br />
| distance = {{convert|497|km|0|abbr=on}}<br />
| journeytime = 06 hrs 25 mins<br />
| frequency = Six days a week {{efn|Except Thursdays}}<br />
| trainnumber = 20663 / 20664<br />
| line_used = *[[Mysore–Bangalore line|Mysuru–KSR Bengaluru line]]<br />
*[[Chennai Central–Bangalore City line|KSR Bengaluru - MGR Chennai Central line]]<br />
| class = AC Chair Car, AC Executive Chair Car<br />
| seating = {{Hlist|Airline style|Rotatable seats}}<br />
| sleeping = No<br />
| autorack = <br />
| catering = On board Catering<br />
| observation = Large windows in all coaches<br />
| entertainment = {{Hlist|[[Wi-Fi|On-board WiFi]]|Infotainment System|[[AC power plugs and sockets: British and related types#Indian IS 1293|Electric outlets]]|Reading light|Seat Pockets|Bottle Holder|Tray Table}}<br />
| baggage = Overhead racks<br />
| otherfacilities = [[Kavach (train protection system)|Kavach]]<br />
| stock = [[Vande Bharat (trainset)|Mini Vande Bharat 2.0]]<br />
| gauge = [[5 ft 6 in gauge railway|Indian gauge]]<br/>{{track gauge|1676mm|allk=on}} [[broad gauge]]<br />
| el = <br />
| speed = {{cvt|77|km/h|0|abbr=on}} (Avg.)<br />
| trainlength = {{convert|192|m|ft}} (08 coaches)<br />
| owners = [[Indian Railways]]<br />
| maintenance = [[South Western Railway zone|Mysuru Junction (MYS)]]<br />
| map = {{Mysuru Junction–MGR Chennai Central VB Express Route}}<br />
| map_state = collapsed<br />
| electrification = [[25 kV 50 Hz AC]] Overhead line<br />
}}<br />
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The 20663/20664 '''Mysuru - MGR Chennai Central ''Vande Bharat Express''''' is India's 46th [[Vande Bharat Express|Vande Bharat Express train]], connecting the cultural capital city of [[Mysore|Mysuru]] in [[Karnataka]] with the coastal capital city [[Chennai]] in [[Tamil Nadu]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-03-09 |title=One more Vande Bharat to run between Mysuru and Chennai via Bengaluru |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/one-more-vande-bharat-to-run-between-mysuru-and-chennai-via-bengaluru/article67933097.ece |access-date=2024-03-09 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=ಇನ್ಮೇಲೆ ಮೈಸೂರಿಂದ ಚೆನ್ನೈಗೆ ಬೆಳಗ್ಗೆ ಹೋಗಿ ರಾತ್ರಿ ವಾಪಸ್ ಬರಬಹುದು! ಬಂತು ಮತ್ತೊಂದು ವಂದೇ ಭಾರತ್ ರೈಲು! |url=https://vijaykarnataka.com/news/mysuru/mysuru-to-chennai-new-vande-bharat-train-starts-from-april-5-here-the-time-table/articleshow/108352563.cms |access-date=2024-03-09 |website=Vijay Karnataka |language=kn}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-03-14 |title=Mysuru-Chennai Vande Bharat Express: Ticket price, timings |url=https://www.news9live.com/business/biz-news/mysuru-chennai-vande-bharat-express-new-train-on-route-timings-ticket-price-2465739 |access-date=2024-04-01 |website=News9live |language=en-US}}</ref> This express train was inaugurated by Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]] via [[Videotelephony|video conferencing]] from Ahmedabad on March 12, 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-03-12 |title=PM Modi flags off 10 new Vande Bharat Express trains today, four existing routes extended – Check full routes, new destinations and more |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/business/railways-pm-modi-to-flag-off-10-new-vande-bharat-express-trains-today-four-existing-routes-to-see-expansion-check-full-routes-new-destinations-and-more-3421885/ |access-date=2024-03-12 |website=Financialexpress |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Mukhopadhyay |first=Sounak |date=2024-03-12 |title=Watch: PM Modi flags off 10 new Vande Bharat trains |url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/watch-prime-minister-narendra-modi-flags-off-10-new-vande-bharat-trains-11710214806246.html |access-date=2024-03-12 |website=mint |language=en}}</ref><br />
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== Overview ==<br />
This train is operating by [[Indian Railways]], connecting [[Mysore Junction railway station|Mysuru Junction]] and [[Chennai Central railway station|MGR Chennai Central]]. It is currently operated with train numbers 20663/20664 on 6 days a week basis.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-03-09 |title=Karnataka to get 2 new Vande Bharat Express, including 1 for Kalyan Karnataka region |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/bangalore/karnataka-to-get-2-new-vande-bharat-express-9205345/ |access-date=2024-03-09 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Livemint |date=2024-03-09 |title=Vande Bharat to be flagged off between Bengaluru and Chennai on 12 March |url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/karnataka-news-second-vande-bharat-to-be-flagged-off-between-bengaluru-and-chennai-on-12-march-11709997509946.html |access-date=2024-03-09 |website=mint |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-03-12 |title=Prime Minister flags off second Vande Bharat train service from Chennai to Mysuru |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/prime-minister-flags-off-second-vande-bharat-train-service-from-chennai-to-mysuru/article67942095.ece |access-date=2024-03-12 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref><br />
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As per latest updates from [[South Western Railway zone|South Western Railways]], this express train W.E.F. '''30 July 2024''' will operate on '''Wednesdays''' instead of '''Thursdays''' due to the maintenance schedule changes.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-04-02 |title=Mysuru-Chennai Vande Bharat Express to Not Run on Thursdays From July 30 |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/chennai/mysuru-chennai-vande-bharat-express-to-not-run-on-thursdays-from-july-30-article-108971735 |access-date=2024-04-03 |website=TimesNow |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Desk |first=Online |date=2024-04-03 |title=Chennai - Mysuru Vande Bharat Express to run on all days except Thursday from July 30 |url=https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/vande-bharat-express-to-run-all-days-except-thursday-from-july-30-777776 |access-date=2024-04-03 |website=www.dtnext.in |language=en}}</ref><br />
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== Rakes ==<br />
It is the forty-fourth [[Vande Bharat (trainset)#Second generation|2nd Generation]] and twenty-ninth [[Vande Bharat Express#Mini Vande Bharat services|'''Mini Vande Bharat 2.0 Express train''']] which was designed and manufactured by the [[Integral Coach Factory]] at [[Perambur]], [[Chennai]] under the [[Make in India]] Initiative.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Train 18, India's Fastest, Named "Vande Bharat Express": Piyush Goyal |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/train-18-indias-fastest-named-vande-bharat-express-piyush-goyal-1983965 |access-date=2023-04-19 |website=NDTV.com}}</ref><br />
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== Service ==<br />
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The 20663/20664 Mysuru Jn - MGR Chennai Ctrl Vande Bharat Express operates six days a week except Thursdays, covering a distance of {{cvt|497|km}} in a travel time of 6 hours with an average speed of {{cvt|76|km/h}}. The service has 4 intermediate stops. The Maximum Permissible Speed is {{cvt|130|km/h}}.<br />
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== Gallery ==<br />
A couple of pictures on this particular express train shown below:-<gallery class="center" mode="packed-hover" heights="125" widths="200"><br />
File:Chennai Central Mysuru Mini VB Express train.jpg|This Mini Vande Bharat Express train departing from [[Chennai Central railway station|MGR Chennai Central]]<br />
File:Mysuru Junction - MGR Chennai Central Mini Vande Bharat Express.jpg|This Mini Vande Bharat Express formerly on standby at [[Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal|SMVT Bengaluru]]<br />
</gallery><br />
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== See also ==<br />
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* [[MGR Chennai Central–Mysuru Vande Bharat Express]]<br />
* [[Vande Bharat Express]]<br />
* [[Tejas Express]]<br />
* [[Gatimaan Express]]<br />
* [[Mysore Junction railway station]]<br />
* [[Chennai Central railway station]]<br />
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==Notes==<br />
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