| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 22 August 2017 |
| Current operator(s) | South Western Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Start | Chamarajanagar (CMNR) |
| Stops | 28 |
| End | Tirupati (TPTY) |
| Distance travelled | 533 km (331 mi) |
| Service frequency | Daily [lower-alpha 1] |
| Train number(s) | 16219/16220 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | 1st AC, AC 2TIER, AC 3 TIER, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | No |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | On-board Catering E-Catering |
| Observation facilities | ICF coaches |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 2 |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 42 km/h (26 mph), including halts |
The Chamarajanagar–Tirupati Express is an Express train belonging to South Western Railway zone that runs between Chamarajanagar and Tirupati in India. It is currently being operated with 16219/16220 train numbers on a daily basis.[1][2][3]
Earlier, since inauguration in 1992, this train was Mysuru-Tirupati Fast Passenger with train number 6213/6214, In 2008 train was extended till Chamarajanagara to run as Chamarajanagar - Tirupati Fast Passenger (56213/56214) and was converted into an express service with change in the train number on 22 August 2017.
Service[edit | edit source]
The 16219/Chamarajanagar–Tirupati Express has an average speed of 42 km/hr and covers 533 km in 12h 40m. The 16220/Tirupati–Chamarajanagar Express has an average speed of 47 km/hr and covers 533 km in 11h 15m .
Route and halts[edit | edit source]
The important halts of the train are:
- Chamarajanagar
- Nanjangud Town
- Mysore Junction
- Mandya
- Bangalore City
- Bangalore Cantonment
- Krishnarajapuram
- Whitefield
- Bangarapet Junction
- Jolarpettai Junction
- Katpadi Junction
- Chittoor
- Tirupati
Coach composite[edit | edit source]
The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 21 coaches :
- 1 First AC
- 1 AC 2TIER
- 2 AC 3TIER
- 11 Sleeper Coaches
- 4 General
- 2 Second-class Luggage/parcel van
| Loco | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21
| |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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SLR | GEN | GEN | H1 | A1 | B1 | B2 | S1 | S2 | S3 | S4 | S5 | S6 | S7 | S8 | S9 | S10 | S11 | GEN | GEN | SLR |
Traction[edit | edit source]
Both trains are hauled by an Krishnarajapuram Loco Shed based WDP 4 WDP- 4D diesel locomotive from Chamrajnagar to Mysore.[citation needed] From Mysore train is hauled by an Arakkonam Loco Shed based WAP-4 electric locomotive to Tirupati and vice versa.[citation needed]
Schedule[edit | edit source]
Train runs daily for both the side.
| Train Number | Station Code | Departure Station Name | Departure Time | Arrival Station | Arrival Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16219 | CMNR | Chamarajanagar | 3:30 PM | Tirupati | 4:10 AM Next Day |
| 16220 | TPTY | Tirupati | 9:55 PM | Chamarajanagar | 09:10 AM Next Day |
See also[edit | edit source]
Notes[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Runs seven days in a week for every direction.
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External links[edit | edit source]
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