Mangaluru Central–Kacheguda Express

The Mangaluru 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.

Service
The 12790/Mangaluru Central–Kacheguda SF Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 1525 km in 27h 35m. The 12789/Kacheguda–Mangaluru Central SF Express has an average speed of 55 km/h 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 maximum speed of 130 km/h. 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 22715/22716 Kacheguda–Madurai Weekly Express.