The "22635 / 36" Madgaon – Mangaluru Intercity Express is a Express express train belonging to Indian Railways Southern Railway zone that runs between Madgaon Junction and Mangaluru Central in India.[1]
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 18 January 2011 |
| Current operator(s) | Southern Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Termini | Madgaon Junction Mangaluru Central |
| Stops | 8 |
| Distance travelled | 319 km (198 mi) |
| Average journey time | 7 hours 07 mins |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 22635 / 22636 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC Chair car, general unreserved, Chair car |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | No |
| Catering facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | Standard Indian Railways Coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 45 km/h (28 mph) |
It operates as train number "22635" from Madgaon Junction to Mangaluru Junction and as train number "22636" in the reverse direction serving the states of Karnataka & Goa.
Coaches
editThe "22635 / 36 Mangaluru Central – Madgaon Intercity Express" has one AC Chair Car, four non-AC chair car, four general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It does not carry a pantry car coach.[2]
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service
editThe "22635 Madgaon Junction – Mangaluru Central Intercity Express" covers the distance of approximately 300 km (200 mi) in 7 hrs 00 mins (46 km/h (29 mph)) and in 7 hrs 15 mins as the "22636 Mangaluru Central – Madgaon Junction Intercity Express" (44 km/h (27 mph)).
As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare includes a super fast surcharge.
Routing
editThe "22635 / 36 Madgaon – Mangaluru Intercity Express" runs from Madgaon Junction via Karwar, Udupi to Mangaluru Central.
Traction
editAs the route is going to electrification, a Erode Junction based WDM-3D diesel locomotive pulls the train to its destination.
References
edit- ^ "Landslip delays train movement". The Hindu. 13 June 2017. Retrieved 10 January 2019.
- ^ "Goods train derails". The Hindu. 7 September 2016. Retrieved 10 January 2019.
External links
edit- 22635 Intercity Express at India Rail Info
- 22636 Intercity Express at India Rail Info