Vishwamanava Express
The Vishwamanava Express is a express train belonging to South Western Railway zone that runs between Belgaum and Mysore Junction in Karnataka India. It is currently being operated with 17325/17326 train numbers on a daily basis. [2][3][4]
.jpg) Vishwamanava Express at Davanagere | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 23 May 2017[1] (Inaugural run) |
| Current operator(s) | South Western Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Start | Belgaum, Belagavi railway station (BGM) |
| Stops | 35 |
| End | Mysore Junction (MYS) |
| Distance travelled | 754.7 km (469 mi) |
| Service frequency | Daily [lower-alpha 1] |
| Train number(s) | 17325/17326 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | No |
| 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 | 48 km/h (30 mph), including halts |
The train was named in honour of Kuvempu's idea of "Vishwa Manava" ("Universal Man").[3]
Service
The 17325/Vishwamanava Express has averages speed of 48 km/hr and covers 750.7 km in 15h 40m. 17326/Vishwamanava Express has averages speed of 45 km/hr and covers 750.7 km in 16h 40m.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
- Belgaum
- Desur
- Khanapur
- Gunji
- Londa
- Devarayi
- Tavargatti
- Alnavar
- Kambarganvi
- Mugad
- Dharwad
- Hubbali Junction
- Yalvigi
- Haveri
- Byadgi
- Ranibennur
- Harihar
- Davangere
- Chikjajur Junction
- Birur Junction
- Kadur Junction
- Arsikere Junction
- Tummakuru
- Yesvantpur Junction
- Bangalore City
- Kengeri
- Bidadi
- Ramanagaram
- Mandya
- Pandavapura
- Shrirangapattana
- Mysore Junction
Coach composite
The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 km/h. The train consist of 15 coaches:
- 13 General
- 2 Generators cum Luggage/parcel van
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Krishnarajapuram Loco Shed based WDM 3A or WDP-4 diesel locomotive from Mysore to Belgaum and vice versa.
See also
- Mysore Junction railway station
- Hubli Junction railway station
- Hubballi - Varanasi Weekly Express
- Mysore - Dharwad Express
- Ashokapuram railway station
Notes
- Runs one day in a week for every direction.
References
- "Minister of Railways Flags off Train No 17323/17324 Hubballi - Varanasi - Hubballi Express (Weekly) & 17325/17326 Hubballi - Mysuru - Hubballi Express (Daily)". Government of India. Press Information Bureau. 23 May 2017.
- PERMANENTLY AUGMENTATION OF TRAIN WITH ADDITIONAL COACH
- "'Vishwamanava Express', and story behind the name". Deccan Herald. 27 May 2017. Retrieved 26 May 2018.
- "Hubballi- Varanasi train to run from May 28"