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{{Use Indian English|date=September 2018}} | {{Use Indian English|date=September 2018}} | ||
{{Infobox rail service | {{Infobox rail service | ||
| name = | | name = Kacheguda–Nagercoil Weekly Express | ||
| image = | | image = | ||
| image_width = | | image_width = | ||
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| operator = [[Southern Railway zone]] | | operator = [[Southern Railway zone]] | ||
| ridership = | | ridership = | ||
| start = {{ | | start = {{stnlnk|Kacheguda}} (KCG) | ||
| stops = 24 | | stops = 24 | ||
| end = {{ | | end = {{stnlnk|Nagercoil Junction}} (NCJ) | ||
| distance = {{convert|1496|km|0|abbr=on}} | | distance = {{convert|1496|km|0|abbr=on}} | ||
| journey time = 29h 10m | | journey time = 29h 10m | ||
| 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 = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved | ||
| seating = No | | seating = No | ||
| sleeping = Yes | | sleeping = Yes | ||
| autorack = | | autorack = | ||
| catering = On-board | | catering = On-board catering <br> E-catering | ||
| observation = [[ | | observation = [[LHB coaches]] | ||
| entertainment = No | | entertainment = No | ||
| baggage = No | | baggage = No | ||
| other facilities= Below the seats | | other facilities= Below the seats | ||
| stock = 2 | | stock = 2 | ||
| gauge = {{ | | gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}} | ||
| electrification = | | electrification = | ||
| trainnumber = 16353/16354 | | trainnumber = 16353/16354 | ||
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| map = | | map = | ||
| map_state = | | map_state = | ||
| maintenance = {{ | | maintenance = {{stnlnk|Nagercoil}} | ||
| sharing = [[Thirukural Express]] | | sharing = [[Thirukural Express]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
The ''' | 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.<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/change-in-train-services/article18621318.ece Change in train services]</ref><ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/SCR-hikes-platform-ticket-price-at-Kacheguda/article17015032.ece SCR hikes platform ticket price at Kacheguda]</ref><ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/madurai/Additional-coaches-added-to-trains/articleshow/53866363.cms Additional coaches added to trains]</ref><ref>[http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2016/apr/07/Train-Robberies-in-Two-Express-Trains-921469.html Train Robberies in Two Express Trains]</ref> | ||
== Service== | == Service== | ||
The 16353/ | The 16353/Kacheguda–Nagercoil Weekly Express has an average speed of 51 km/hr and covers 1496 km in 29h 10m. The 16354/Nagercoil–Kacheguda Weekly Express has an average speed of 50 km/h and covers 1496 km in 29h 50m. | ||
== Route and halts == | == Route and halts == | ||
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The important halts of the train are: | The important halts of the train are: | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Kacheguda}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Mahbubnagar}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Kurnool City}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Dhone Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Gooty Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Kadapa Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Renigunta Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Tirupati}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Chittoor}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Katpadi Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Jolarpettai Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Salem Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Tiruchirappalli Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Dindigul Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Madurai Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Virudunagar Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Tirunelveli Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Nagercoil Junction}} | ||
==Coach | ==Coach composition== | ||
The train has | The train has LHB rakes with a max speed of 160 kmph. The train consists of 20 coaches: | ||
* 1 AC II Tier | * 1 AC II Tier | ||
* 3 AC III Tier | * 3 AC III Tier | ||
* 8 Sleeper | * 8 Sleeper coaches | ||
* 1 Pantry | * 1 Pantry car | ||
* 3 General Unreserved | * 3 General Unreserved | ||
* 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake | * 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake | ||
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== Traction== | == Traction== | ||
Both trains are hauled by an [[Electric Loco Shed, Erode|Erode Loco Shed]] based [[WAP-4]] electric locomotive from | 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. | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
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* [[Nagercoil railway station]] | * [[Nagercoil railway station]] | ||
* [[Thirukural Express]] | * [[Thirukural Express]] | ||
== Notes == | |||
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== References == | == References == | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/22945 16353/ | * [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/22945 16353/Kacheguda–Nagercoil Weekly Express] India Rail Info | ||
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/22946 16354/ | * [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/22946 16354/Nagercoil–Kacheguda Weekly Express] India Rail Info | ||
{{Railways in Southern India}} | {{Railways in Southern India}} | ||
{{DEFAULTSORT:Kacheguda - Nagercoil Weekly Express}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:Kacheguda-Nagercoil Weekly Express}} | ||
[[Category:Transport in Hyderabad, India]] | [[Category:Transport in Hyderabad, India]] | ||
[[Category:Transport in Nagercoil]] | [[Category:Transport in Nagercoil]] | ||