MGR Chennai Central–Mysuru Vande Bharat Express

Not to be confused with Mysuru Junction–MGR Chennai Central Vande Bharat Express, India's 46th semi high-speed Vande Bharat Express train.

The 20607/20608 MGR Chennai Central - Mysuru Vande Bharat Express is India's 5th Vande Bharat Express train, connecting the states of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.

MGR Chennai Central - Mysuru Junction Vande Bharat Express
Top to Bottom:- 5th Vande Bharat Express departing from KSR Bengaluru City Jn railway station; This Vande Bharat Express train arriving at Mysuru Junction railway station
Overview
Service type	Vande Bharat Express
Locale	Tamil Nadu and Karnataka
First service	11 November 2022 (2022-11-11) (Inaugural run) 12 November 2022; 2 years ago (2022-11-12) (Commercial run)
Current operator(s)	Southern Railway (SR)
Route
Termini	MGR Chennai Central (MAS) Mysore Junction (MYS)
Stops	2
Distance travelled	497 km (309 mi)
Average journey time	06 hrs 30 mins
Service frequency	Six days a week [a]
Train number(s)	20607 / 20608
Line(s) used	MGR Chennai Central–KSR Bengaluru Line KSR Bengaluru–Mysore Line
On-board services
Class(es)	AC Chair Car, AC Executive Chair Car
Seating arrangements	Airline style Rotatable seats
Sleeping arrangements	No
Catering facilities	On-board catering
Observation facilities	Large windows in all coaches
Entertainment facilities	On-board WiFi Infotainment System Electric outlets Reading light Seat Pockets Bottle Holder Tray Table
Baggage facilities	Overhead racks
Other facilities	Kavach
Technical
Rolling stock	Vande Bharat 2.0
Track gauge	Indian gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) broad gauge
Electrification	25 kV 50 Hz AC Overhead line
Operating speed	79 km/h (49 mph) (Avg.)
Average length	384 metres (1,260 ft) (16 coaches)
Track owner(s)	Indian Railways
Rake maintenance	Basin Bridge Junction (BBQ)
Route map Legend 20607 ↓ MGR Chennai Central Katpadi Junction Tamil Nadu Karnataka border KSR Bengaluru City Jn 20608 ↑ Mysuru Junction

Overview

This train is operated by Indian Railways, connecting MGR Chennai Central, Katpadi Jn, KSR Bengaluru City Jn and Mysuru Jn. It is currently operated with train numbers 20607/20608 on 6 days a week basis.^[1]

Rakes

It is the third 2nd Generation Vande Bharat Express train and was designed and manufactured by the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) under the leadership of Sudhanshu Mani at Perambur, Chennai under the Make in India initiative.

Service

The 20607/20608 MGR Chennai Central - Mysuru Vande Bharat Express operates 6 days a week, covering a distance of 497 km (309 mi) in a travel time of 6 hrs 30 mins with average speeds of 76–79 km/h (47–49 mph).^[2] The Maximum Permissible Speed is 130 km/h (81 mph).^[3][4][5]

Incidents

Nearly a week after the flagging of the 5th Vande Bharat Express train, the express train had met with a cattle incident. This happened during the month of November between Katpadi - Chennai section where the calf died and due to this, it suffered a dent in the front part of the locomotive. No casualties were reported during that incident.^[6]

See also

• Mysuru Junction–MGR Chennai Central Vande Bharat Express
• Vande Bharat Express
• Tejas Express
• Gatimaan Express
• Chennai Central railway station
• Mysuru Junction railway station

Notes

1. Except Wednesdays