Basava Express
.jpg) Basava Express hauled by a WDG-4D locomotive. | |||||
| Overview | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service type | Express | ||||
| First service | 14 November 2002 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | South Western Railway | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | Mysuru (MYS) Bagalkot (BGK) | ||||
| Stops | 36 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 1,018 km (633 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 21 hours 45 minutes | ||||
| Service frequency | Daily [a] | ||||
| Train number(s) | 17307 / 17308 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | On-board catering, E-catering | ||||
| Observation facilities | Large windows | ||||
| Baggage facilities | No | ||||
| Other facilities | Below the seats | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | ICF coach | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 47 km/h (29 mph) average including halts. | ||||
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The 17307 / 17308 Basava Express is an Express train belonging to South Western Railway zone that runs between Mysuru and Bagalkot in India. It is currently being operated with 17307/17308 train numbers on a daily basis.[1][2][3]
Service
[edit]The 17307/Basava Express has an average speed of 47 km/h (29 mph) and covers 1,018 km (633 mi) in 21h 45m. The 17308/Basava Express has an average speed of 48 km/h (30 mph) and covers 1,018 km (633 mi) in 21 hours and 15m.
Schedule
[edit]| Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Arrival station | Arrival time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17307 | MYS | Mysore Junction | 1:30 PM | Bagalkot | 12:55 PM next day |
| 17308 | BGK | Bagalkot | 2:10 PM | Mysore Junction | 1:30 PM next day |
Route and halts
[edit]The important halts of the train are:
- Mysore Junction
- Bangalore City
- Yesvantpur Junction
- Yelahanka Junction
- Hindupur
- Dharmavaram Junction
- Anantapur
- Guntakal Junction
- Mantralayam Road
- Raichur Junction
- Yadgir
- Wadi Junction
- Gulbarga
- Ganagapur Road
- Solapur
- Bijapur
- Bagalkot
Coach composition
[edit]The train has standard ICF rakes with a maximum speed of 110 km/h (68 mph). The train consists of 17 coaches:
- 1 AC II Tier
- 1 AC III Tier
- 7 Sleeper coaches
- 5 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Traction
[edit]Both trains are hauled by a Krishnarajapuram Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Mysuru to Bagalkot and vice versa.
Rake sharing
[edit]The train shares its rake with 17301/17302 Mysore–Dharwad Express.
Direction reversal
[edit]The train reverses its direction once:
See also
[edit]Notes
[edit]- ^ Runs seven days in a week for every direction.
References
[edit]External links
[edit]- 17307/Basava Express India Rail Info
- 17308/Basava Express India Rail Info
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