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Mysuru Junction–Talaguppa Intercity Express

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Talaguppa-Mysore Intercity Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service26 January 2011; 13 years ago (2011-01-26)
Current operator(s)South Western Railway
Route
TerminiTalaguppa
Mysuru Junction
Stops11
Distance travelled374 km (232 mi)
Average journey time07 hrs 57 mins
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)16205 / 16206
On-board services
Class(es)General Unreserved, AC Chair Car, Second Class Seating
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Auto-rack arrangementsOverhead racks
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering,
E-catering
Baggage facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stockICF coach
Track gaugeBroad Gauge
Operating speed49 km/h (30 mph) average including halts.

The 16205 / 16206 Talaguppa - Mysuru Intercity Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways South Western Railway zone that runs between Talaguppa and Mysore Junction in India.[1]

It operates as train number 16205 from Talaguppa to Mysore Junction and as train number 16206 in the reverse direction serving the states of Karnataka.

Coaches

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The 16205 / 06 Talaguppa - Mysore Junction Intercity Express has one AC chair car, five Chair car, 14 general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It does not carry a pantry car coach.

As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Service

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The 16205 Talaguppa - Mysore Junction Intercity Express covers the distance of 374 km (232 mi) in 7 hours 45 mins (48 km/h) and in 7 hours 30 mins as the 16206 Mysore Junction - Talaguppa Intercity Express (50 km/h).

As the average speed of the train is lower than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routing

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The 16205 / 06 Talaguppa - Mysuru Junction Intercity Express runs from Talaguppa via Shivamogga Town ,Arsikere Junction to Mysuru Junction.

Traction

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As the route is fully electrified, a Krishnarajapuram based WAP-7 electric locomotive pulls the train to its destination.

References

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  1. ^ "Truncated service for passenger train". The Times of India. 1 October 2014. Retrieved 31 January 2019.
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