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The Mangalore Central–Kacheguda Superfast Express is an Express train belonging to South Central Railway zone that runs between Mangalore Central and Kacheguda (Hyderabad) in India. It is currently being operated with 12789/12790 train numbers on bi-weekly basis.[1][2][3]

Mangalore Central–Kacheguda Superfast Express

Overview
Service type	Express
First service	23 February 2013; 9 years ago (2013-02-23)
Current operator(s)	South Central Railway zone
Route
Termini	Mangalore Central (MAQ) Kacheguda (KCG)
Stops	28
Distance travelled	1,289 km (801 mi)
Average journey time	27h 30m
Service frequency	Bi-weekly [lower-alpha 1]
Train number(s)	12789/12790
On-board services
Class(es)	AC First Class, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, Pantry Car, General Unreserved
Seating arrangements	No
Sleeping arrangements	Yes
Catering facilities	On-board catering E-catering
Observation facilities	LHB coaches
Entertainment facilities	No
Baggage facilities	No
Technical
Rolling stock	LHB Coaches
Track gauge	1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed	55 km/h (34 mph), including halts
Route map

Service

The 12790/Mangaluru Central–Kacheguda SF Express has an average speed of 55 km/hr and covers 1525 km in 27h 35m. The 12789/Kacheguda–Mangaluru Central SF Express has an average speed of 55 km/hr and covers 1525 km in 27h 25m.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:- Mangalore Central,Kasaragod,Kanhangad,Payyanur, Kannur,Thalassery,Vadakara,Kozhikode,Tirur,Shoranur Junction,Palakkad Junction,Coimbatore Junction,Tiruppur,Erode Junction,Salem Junction,Jolarpettai Junction,Katpadi Junction,Renigunta Junction,Razampeta,Kadapa Junction,Yerraguntla Junction,Gooty Junction,Dhone Junction,Kurnool City,Gadwal Junction,Mahbubnagar,Jadcherla to Kacheguda.

Coach composition

The train has standard LHB rakes with a max speed of 190 kmph. The train consists of 20 coaches:

• 1 AC First Class
• 1 AC II Tier
• 5 AC III Tier
• 7 Sleeper coaches
• 3 General Unreserved
• 2 End On Generator cum Luggage Rake
• 1 Pantry Car

Traction

Both trains are hauled Erode Loco Shed-based WAP-4 electric locomotive from Mangalore to Renigunta. From Renigunta train is hauled by an Erode WDP-4D and vice versa.

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 17615/17616 Kacheguda–Madurai Weekly Express.

See also

• Kacheguda railway station
• Mangalore Junction railway station
• Kacheguda–Madurai Weekly Express

Notes

References

External links

• 17605/Mangaluru Central–Kacheguda Express India Rail Info
• 17606/Kacheguda–Mangaluru Central Express India Rail Info

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