Kacheguda–Ashokapuram Express
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast Express |
| First service | 19 May 1975 |
| Current operator(s) | South Central Railway |
| Route | |
| Termini | Kacheguda (KCG) Ashokapuram (AP) |
| Stops | 19 |
| Distance travelled | 770 km (478 mi) |
| Average journey time | 15 hrs 35 mins |
| Service frequency | Daily [a] |
| Train number(s) | 12785 / 12786 |
| On-board services | |
| 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, E-catering |
| Observation facilities | Rake sharing with 17063/17064 Ajanta Express |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Other facilities | Below the seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 51 km/h (32 mph) average including halts. |
The 12785 / 12786 Kacheguda–Ashokapuram Superfast Express is a Daily Superfast Express train belonging to South Central Railway zone that runs between Kacheguda and Ashokapuram in India. It is currently[when?] being operated with 12785/12786 train numbers on a daily basis.[1][2][3] It is the only direct connects Ashokapuram Mysuru in Karnataka to Kacheguda Hyderabad in Telangana. On daily basis.
Service
[edit]- 12785/Kacheguda–Ashokapuram Superfast Express has an average speed of 50 km/h and covers 764 km in 15h 35m.
- 12786/Ashokapuram–Kacheguda Superfast Express has an average speed of 53 km/h and covers 764 km in 14h 45m.
The Service extended from K.S.R Bangalore City to Mysore since 04-03-2019.
The Service again extended from Mysore to Ashokapuram Since 07-04-2025.
Rake sharing
[edit]The train shares its rake with 17063/17064 Ajanta Express
Route and halts
[edit]The important halts of the train are:
- Kacheguda
- Jadcherla
- Mahbubnagar
- Gadwal Junction
- Kurnool City
- Dhone Junction
- Gooty Junction
- Anantapur
- Dharmavaram Junction
- Penukonda Junction
- Hindupur
- Gauribidanur
- Doddaballapur
- Yelahanka Junction
- Bangalore East
- Bangalore Cantonment
- Bangalore City
- Kengeri
- Ramanagaram
- Mandya
- Mysuru Junction
- Ashokapuram
Coach composition
[edit]The train has standard LHB coach with max speed of 130 kmph. The train consists of 22 coaches:(W.E.F-03/01/2025)
- 1 First AC
- 2 AC II Tier
- 5 AC III Tier
- 8 Sleeper coaches
- 4 General Unreserved
- 1 Seating cum Luggage Rake
- 1 Power car/Generator car
As is customary with most other train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways, depending on demand.
| Loco | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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SLR | GEN | GEN | S1 | S2 | S3 | S4 | S5 | S6 | S7 | S8 | B1 | B2 | B3 | B4 | B5 | A1 | A2 | HA1 | GEN | GEN | EoG |
Traction
[edit]Both trains are hauled by a WAP7 locomotive from Kacheguda to Ashokapuram, and vice versa.[4]
See also
[edit]- Kacheguda railway station
- Bangalore City railway station
- Mysore Junction railway station
- Ajanta Express
Notes
[edit]- ^ Runs seven days in a week for every direction.
References
[edit]External links
[edit]- 12785/Kacheguda–Ashokapuram SF Express (PT) India Rail Info
- 12786/Ashokapuram–Kacheguda SF Express (PT) India Rail Info
- South Central Railway
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