Kacheguda–Madurai Weekly Express Service type Express First service 28 May 2013; 11 years ago (2013-05-28 ) Current operator(s) South Central Railway zone Termini Kacheguda (KCG)Madurai Junction (MDU)Stops 21 Distance travelled 1,289 km (801 mi) Average journey time 23h 05m Service frequency Weekly [ a] Train number(s) 22715/22716 Class(es) AC First Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved Seating arrangements No Sleeping arrangements Yes Catering facilities On-board catering Observation facilities LHB coach Entertainment facilities No Baggage facilities No Other facilities Below the seats Rolling stock LHB coach Track gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in )Operating speed 56 km/h (35 mph), including halts
The Kacheguda–Madurai Weekly Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to South Central Railway zone that runs between Kacheguda and Madurai Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 22715/22716 train numbers on a weekly basis.[ 1] [ 2] [ 3]
Service
The 22715/Kacheguda–Madurai Weekly Express has an average speed of 56 km/h and covers 1289 km in 23h 05m. The 22716/Madurai–Kacheguda Weekly Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 1289 km in 23h 25m.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
Coach composition
The train has standard LHB rakes with a maximum speed of 130 km/h. The train consists of 22 coaches:
1 AC I Tier
2 AC II Tier
6 AC III Tier
1 Pantry Car
7 Sleeper coaches
2 General Unreserved
1 Seating cum Luggage
1 Engine Genrator car Rake
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a WAP-7
Electric locomotive from Kacheguda to Madurai and vice versa.
Rake sharing
The train shares its rake with 12789/12790 Murdeshwar–Kacheguda Express .
Direction reversal
The train reverses its direction twice:
See also
Notes
^ Runs one day in a week for every direction.
References
External links
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