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{{Use Indian English|date=September 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=September 2018}}
{{Infobox rail service
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Kacheguda - Nagercoil Weekly Express
| 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 = {{rws|Kacheguda}} ('''KCG''')
| start = {{stnlnk|Kacheguda}} (KCG)
| stops = 24
| stops = 24
| end = {{rws|Nagercoil Junction}} ('''NCJ''')
| 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, 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 = [[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 = {{RailGauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| 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 = {{rws|Nagercoil}}
| maintenance = {{stnlnk|Nagercoil}}
| sharing = [[Thirukural Express]]
| sharing = [[Thirukural Express]]
}}
}}


The '''Kacheguda - Nagercoil Weekly Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|Express]] train belonging to [[Southern Railway zone]] that runs between [[Kacheguda railway station|Kacheguda]] and [[Nagercoil Junction railway station|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>
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/Kacheguda - Nagercoil Weekly Express has an average speed of 51&nbsp;km/hr and covers 1496&nbsp;km in 29h 10m. The 16354/Nagercoil - Kacheguda Weekly Express has an average speed of 50&nbsp;km/h and covers 1496&nbsp;km in 29h 50m.
The 16353/Kacheguda–Nagercoil Weekly Express has an average speed of 51&nbsp;km/hr and covers 1496&nbsp;km in 29h 10m. The 16354/Nagercoil–Kacheguda Weekly Express has an average speed of 50&nbsp;km/h and covers 1496&nbsp;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:


* {{rws|Kacheguda}}
* {{stnlnk|Kacheguda}}
* {{rws|Mahbubnagar}}
* {{stnlnk|Mahbubnagar}}
* {{rws|Kurnool City}}
* {{stnlnk|Kurnool City}}
* {{rws|Dhone Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Dhone Junction}}
* {{rws|Gooty Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Gooty Junction}}
* {{rws|Kadapa Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Kadapa Junction}}
* {{rws|Renigunta Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Renigunta Junction}}
* {{rws|Tirupati}}
* {{stnlnk|Tirupati}}
* {{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|Madurai Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Madurai Junction}}
* {{rws|Virudunagar Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Virudunagar Junction}}
* {{rws|Tirunelveli Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Tirunelveli Junction}}
* {{rws|Nagercoil Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Nagercoil Junction}}


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


The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110&nbsp;kmph. The train consists of 20 coaches :
The train has LHB rakes with a max speed of 160&nbsp;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 Coaches
* 8 Sleeper coaches
* 1 Pantry Car
* 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 [[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.
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.
 
== Notes ==
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== See also ==
== See also ==
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* [[Nagercoil railway station]]
* [[Nagercoil railway station]]
* [[Thirukural Express]]
* [[Thirukural Express]]
== Notes ==
{{notelist}}


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


* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/22945 16353/Kacheguda - Nagercoil Weekly Express]
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/22945 16353/Kacheguda–Nagercoil Weekly Express] India Rail Info
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/22946 16354/Nagercoil - Kacheguda Weekly Express]
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/22946 16354/Nagercoil–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 Nagercoil]]
[[Category:Transport in Nagercoil]]

Latest revision as of 00:13, 28 August 2021

Kacheguda–Nagercoil Weekly Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service21 May 2014; 11 years ago (2014-05-21)
Current operator(s)Southern Railway zone
Route
StartKacheguda (KCG)
Stops24
EndNagercoil Junction (NCJ)
Distance travelled1,496 km (930 mi)
Service frequencyWeekly [lower-alpha 1]
Train number(s)16353/16354
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 facilitiesLHB coaches
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stock2
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed51 km/h (32 mph), including halts
Rake maintenanceNagercoil
Rake sharingThirukural Express

The Kacheguda–Nagercoil Weekly Express is an Express train belonging to Southern Railway zone that runs between Kacheguda and Nagercoil Junction in India. It is currently[when?] being operated with 16353/16354 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1][2][3][4]

Service[edit]

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[edit]

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition[edit]

The train has LHB rakes with a max speed of 160 kmph. The train consists of 20 coaches:

  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 3 AC III Tier
  • 8 Sleeper coaches
  • 1 Pantry car
  • 3 General Unreserved
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
  • 2 High Capacity Parcel Van

Traction[edit]

Both trains are hauled by an Erode Loco Shed-based WAP-4 electric locomotive from Kacheguda to Trichy. From Trichy, train is hauled by an Erode Loco Shed-based WDM-3D diesel locomotive until Nagercoil and vice versa.

See also[edit]

Notes[edit]

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

References[edit]

  1. ↑ Change in train services
  2. ↑ SCR hikes platform ticket price at Kacheguda
  3. ↑ Additional coaches added to trains
  4. ↑ Train Robberies in Two Express Trains

External links[edit]


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