Vishwamanava Express

The 17325 / 17326 Vishwamanava Express is an Express train belonging to South Western Railway zone that runs between Belgaum and Mysore Junction in Karnataka India. It is currently being operated with 17325/17326 train numbers on a daily basis.

The train was named in honour of Kuvempu's idea of "Vishwa Manava" ("Universal Man").

Service
The 17325/Vishwamanava Express has an average speed of 48 km/h and covers 750.7 km in 15h 40m. 17326/Vishwamanava Express has an average speed of 45 km/h and covers 750.7 km in 16h 40m.

Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
 * Belgaum
 * Desur
 * Khanapur
 * Gunji
 * Londa
 * Tavargatti
 * Alnavar
 * Mugad
 * Dharwad
 * SSS Hubbali Junction
 * Haveri
 * Harihar
 * Davangere
 * Chikjajur Junction
 * Birur Junction
 * Kadur Junction
 * Arsikere Junction
 * Tumakuru
 * Yesvantpur Junction
 * Bangalore City
 * Kengeri
 * Bidadi
 * Ramanagara
 * Mandya
 * Pandavapura
 * Shrirangapattana
 * Mysore Junction

Coach composition
The train has standard ICF rakes with a maximum speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 18 coaches:


 * 11 General
 * 4 chair car
 * 1 AC chair car
 * 2 Generators cum Luggage/parcel van

Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Krishnarajapuram Loco Shed based WAP-7 Electric locomotive from Mysore to Belagavi and vice versa.