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{{Infobox rail service<br />
| name = Kaveri Express <br />
| image= <br />
| caption = <br />
| type = [[Express trains in India|Express]]<br />
| states = [[Tamil Nadu]], [[Karnataka]]<br />
| first = {{start date and age|1980|09|11}}<br />
| last =<br />
| operator = [[Southern Railway zone|Southern Railways]]<br />
| ridership = <br />
| start = {{stnlnk|Chennai Central}} (MAS)<br />
| stops = 23<br />
| end = {{stnlnk|Mysore Junction}} (MYS)<br />
| distance = {{convert|497|km|0|abbr=on}}<br />
| journey time = 3 hours 10 minutes <br />
| frequency = Daily<br />
| class = AC 1st ac, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved<br />
| seating = Yes<br />
| sleeping = Yes<br />
| autorack =<br />
| catering = No [[pantry car]] attached<br />
| observation = No rake<br />
| entertainment = <br />
| baggage = <br />
| other facilities=<br />
| stock = Standard [[Indian Railways]] coaches<br />
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|allk=on}}<br />
| el = <br />
| train number = 16021 / 16022<br />
| speed =<br />
{{convert|110|km/h|0|abbr=on}} maximum speed<br />
{{convert|52|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average speed with halts<br />
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'''Kaveri Express''' is a daily train running between [[Mysore|Mysuru]] and [[Chennai]]. This train is also known as the Mysuru–Chennai Express. Numbered 16021/22, this train belongs to [[Southern Railway zone|Southern Railway]] and is maintained at Chennai.<ref>[http://www.sr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=3678&id=0,4,268], ''Southern Railways'', 05 December 2015</ref><br />
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==History==<br />
This train was earlier a daily train running between [[Bangalore|Bengaluru]] and Mysuru in the opposite direction to that of [[Chamundi Express]]. To provide connectivity to Chennai from Mysuru, this train was extended in 1998.<br />
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==Coach composition==<br />
This train has 14 Sleeper classes, two 3 tier AC, two 2 tier AC, 3 unreserved Bogies and 2 second Sitting cum luggage van from Mysuru which sums to 23. Previously, there was an engine change at Bengaluru City, the engine changes from diesel to electric for 16022 and the opposite for 16021.<ref>[http://m.timesofindia.com/city/bengaluru/4-years-later-stink-stays-on-chennai-bengaluru-trains/articleshow/57366768.cms], ''indiatimes.com'', 27 February 2017</ref> After the electrification of the Bangalore–Mysore line, the train runs with an electric loco from Chennai to Mysore all the way.<br />
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==Routing==<br />
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It runs, from MGR Chennai Central via Arakkonam, Katpadi, Jolarpettai, Bangarapet, Krishnarajapuram, KSR Bengaluru, Ramanagaram, Maddur, Mandya to Mysuru Jn.<br />
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==Loco link==<br />
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It is hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Royapuram|Royapuram]] or [[Electric Loco Shed, Lallaguda|Lallaguda]] electric loco shed-based [[WAP-7]] locomotive on its entire journey.<br />
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==References==<br />
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==External links==<br />
*[https://indiarailinfo.com/train/kaveri-express-16021/933/35/1430 16021 Kaveri Express] at India Rail Info<br />
*[https://indiarailinfo.com/train/kaveri-express-16022/22251/1430/35 16022 Kaveri Express] at India Rail Info<br />
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[[Category:Transport in Chennai]]<br />
[[Category:Transport in Mysore]]<br />
[[Category:Railway services introduced in 1980]]<br />
[[Category:Named passenger trains of India]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Tamil Nadu]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Karnataka]]<br />
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