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{{Use Indian English|date=September 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=September 2018}}
{{Infobox rail service
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Kacheguda - Madurai Weekly Express
| name = Kacheguda–Madurai Weekly Express
| image = KCG - MDU Exp. (29119732680).jpg
| image = KCG - MDU Exp. (29119732680).jpg
| image_width =  
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| operator = [[South Central Railway zone]]
| operator = [[South Central Railway zone]]
| ridership =
| ridership =
| start = {{rws|Kacheguda}} ('''KCG''')
| start = {{stnlnk|Kacheguda}} (KCG)
| stops = 21
| stops = 21
| end = {{rws|Madurai Junction}} ('''MDU''')
| end = {{stnlnk|Madurai Junction}} (MDU)
| distance = {{convert|1289|km|0|abbr=on}}
| distance = {{convert|1289|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journey time = 24h 45m
| journey time = 24h 45m
| frequency = Weekly {{efn|Runs one day in a week for every direction.}}
| frequency = Weekly {{efn|Runs one day in a week for every direction.}}
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
| seating = No
| seating = No
| sleeping = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =  
| autorack =  
| catering =  On-board Catering <br> E-Catering
| catering =  On-board catering <br> E-catering
| observation = [[ICF Coaches]]
| observation = [[ICF coaches]]
| entertainment = No
| entertainment = No
| baggage = No
| baggage = No
| other facilities= Below the seats
| other facilities= Below the seats
| stock = 2
| stock = 2
| gauge = {{RailGauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| electrification =  
| electrification =  
| trainnumber = 17615/17616
| trainnumber = 17615/17616
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The '''Kacheguda - Madurai Weekly Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|express]] train belonging to [[South Central Railway zone]] that runs between [[Kacheguda railway station|Kacheguda]] and [[Madurai Junction railway station|Madurai Junction]] in [[India]]. It is currently{{when|date=September 2018}} being operated with 17615/17616 train numbers on a weekly basis.<ref>[http://www.railnews.in/at-least-40-killed-dozens-injured-after-train-derails-near-kuneru-in-visakhapatanam-division-of-ecor/ At least 40 killed, dozens injured after train derails near Kuneru in Visakhapatanam Division of ECOR]</ref><ref>[http://www.scr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=7104&id=0,5,268 Temporary Stoppage to various trains at Shadnagar & Vikarabad Stations On the Occasion of Spiritual Meeting at Chegur]</ref><ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/kachegudamadurai-special-train/article7839844.ece Kacheguda-Madurai special train]</ref>
The '''Kacheguda–Madurai Weekly Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|Express]] train belonging to [[South Central Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Kacheguda}} and {{stnlnk|Madurai Junction}} in India. It is currently{{when|date=September 2018}} being operated with 17615/17616 train numbers on a weekly basis.<ref>[http://www.railnews.in/at-least-40-killed-dozens-injured-after-train-derails-near-kuneru-in-visakhapatanam-division-of-ecor/ At least 40 killed, dozens injured after train derails near Kuneru in Visakhapatanam Division of ECOR]</ref><ref>[http://www.scr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=7104&id=0,5,268 Temporary Stoppage to various trains at Shadnagar & Vikarabad Stations On the Occasion of Spiritual Meeting at Chegur]</ref><ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/kachegudamadurai-special-train/article7839844.ece Kacheguda-Madurai special train]</ref>


== Service==
== Service==


The 17615/Kacheguda - Madurai Weekly Express has an average speed of 52&nbsp;km/hr and covers 1289&nbsp;km in 24h 45m. The 17616/Madurai - Kacheguda Weekly Express has an average speed of 51&nbsp;km/hr and covers 1289&nbsp;km in 25h 10m.
The 17615/Kacheguda–Madurai Weekly Express has an average speed of 52&nbsp;km/hr and covers 1289&nbsp;km in 24h 45m. The 17616/Madurai–Kacheguda Weekly Express has an average speed of 51&nbsp;km/hr and covers 1289&nbsp;km in 25h 10m.


== Route and halts ==
== Route and halts ==
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The important halts of the train are:
The important halts of the train are:


* {{rws|Kacheguda}}
* {{stnlnk|Kacheguda}}
* {{rws|Kurnool City}}
* {{stnlnk|Kurnool City}}
* {{rws|Dhone Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Dhone Junction}}
* {{rws|Anantapur}}
* {{stnlnk|Anantapur}}
* {{rws|Dharmavaram Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Dharmavaram Junction}}
* {{rws|Pakala Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Pakala Junction}}
* {{rws|Chittoor}}
* {{stnlnk|Chittoor}}
* {{rws|Katpadi Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Katpadi Junction}}
* {{rws|Jolarpettai Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Jolarpettai Junction}}
* {{rws|Salem Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Salem Junction}}
* {{rws|Tiruchirappalli Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Tiruchirappalli Junction}}
* {{rws|Dindigul Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Dindigul Junction}}
* {{rws|Kodaikanal Road}}
* {{stnlnk|Kodaikanal Road}}
* {{rws|Madurai Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Madurai Junction}}


==Coach composite==
==Coach composition==


The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110&nbsp;kmph. The train consists of 18 coaches :
The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110&nbsp;kmph. The train consists of 18 coaches:


* 1 AC II Tier
* 1 AC II Tier
* 2 AC III Tier
* 2 AC III Tier
* 7 Sleeper Coaches
* 7 Sleeper coaches
* 6 General Unreserved
* 6 General Unreserved
* 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
* 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
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== Traction==
== Traction==


Both trains are hauled by a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Gooty|Gooty Loco Shed]] based [[WDP-4D]] diesel locomotive from [[Kacheguda]] to [[Madurai]] and vice versa.
Both trains are hauled by a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Gooty|Gooty Loco Shed]]-based [[WDP-4D]] diesel locomotive from Kacheguda to Madurai and vice versa.


== Rake Sharing ==
==Rake sharing==


The train shares its rake with 17605/17606 [[Mangalore Central - Kacheguda Express]].
The train shares its rake with 17605/17606 [[Mangalore Central–Kacheguda Express]].


== Direction Reversal==
==Direction reversal==


Train Reverses its direction 2 times:
The train reverses its direction 2 times:


* {{rws|Pakala Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Pakala Junction}}
* {{rws|Erode Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Erode Junction}}
 
== Notes ==
{{notelist}}


== See also ==
== See also ==
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* [[Kacheguda railway station]]
* [[Kacheguda railway station]]
* [[Madurai Junction railway station]]
* [[Madurai Junction railway station]]
* [[Mangalore Central - Kacheguda Express]]
* [[Mangalore Central–Kacheguda Express]]
 
== Notes ==
{{notelist}}


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==


* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/21934 17615/Kacheguda - Madurai Weekly Express]
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/21934 17615/Kacheguda–Madurai Weekly Express] India Rail Info
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/21627 17616/Madurai - Kacheguda Weekly Express]
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/21627 17616/Madurai–Kacheguda Weekly Express] India Rail Info


{{Railways in Southern India}}
{{Railways in Southern India}}


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[[Category:Transport in Hyderabad, India]]
[[Category:Transport in Hyderabad, India]]
[[Category:Transport in Madurai]]
[[Category:Transport in Madurai]]

Latest revision as of 23:57, 18 July 2021

Kacheguda–Madurai Weekly Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service28 May 2013; 13 years ago (2013-05-28)
Current operator(s)South Central Railway zone
Route
StartKacheguda (KCG)
Stops21
EndMadurai Junction (MDU)
Distance travelled1,289 km (801 mi)
Service frequencyWeekly [lower-alpha 1]
Train number(s)17615/17616
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering
E-catering
Observation facilitiesICF coaches
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stock2
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed52 km/h (32 mph), including halts
Route map

The Kacheguda–Madurai Weekly Express is an Express train belonging to South Central Railway zone that runs between Kacheguda and Madurai Junction in India. It is currently[when?] being operated with 17615/17616 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1][2][3]

Service[edit | edit source]

The 17615/Kacheguda–Madurai Weekly Express has an average speed of 52 km/hr and covers 1289 km in 24h 45m. The 17616/Madurai–Kacheguda Weekly Express has an average speed of 51 km/hr and covers 1289 km in 25h 10m.

Route and halts[edit | edit source]

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition[edit | edit source]

The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 18 coaches:

  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 2 AC III Tier
  • 7 Sleeper coaches
  • 6 General Unreserved
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Traction[edit | edit source]

Both trains are hauled by a Gooty Loco Shed-based WDP-4D diesel locomotive from Kacheguda to Madurai and vice versa.

Rake sharing[edit | edit source]

The train shares its rake with 17605/17606 Mangalore Central–Kacheguda Express.

Direction reversal[edit | edit source]

The train reverses its direction 2 times:

See also[edit | edit source]

Notes[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Runs one day in a week for every direction.

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ At least 40 killed, dozens injured after train derails near Kuneru in Visakhapatanam Division of ECOR
  2. ↑ Temporary Stoppage to various trains at Shadnagar & Vikarabad Stations On the Occasion of Spiritual Meeting at Chegur
  3. ↑ Kacheguda-Madurai special train

External links[edit | edit source]


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