MYS BSB EXP (22687) runs from Mysore to Varanasi. It departs from Mysore Jn station (MYS) at from platform 5 and arrives at Varanasi Jn station (BSB) at on platform 7. MYS BSB EXP takes 48 hrs to cover the distance of 2707 km between Mysore and Varanasi. It is a superfast train. The average speed of this train is 56.395833333333336 kmph. It has classes Second AC (2A), Third AC (3A), Chair Car (CC) and Sleeper (SL). This train runs on Tuesday and Thursday. Final chart for MYS BSB EXP is prepared at Mysore usually 3-4 hours before train departure time.
MYS BSB EXP 22687 coach position
MYS BSB EXP runs with an LHB Rake and has a total of 22 coaches. It has 4 second seating unreserved coaches, 2 second ac coaches, 6 third ac coaches and 8 sleeper coaches. The engine of the train reverses at Guntakal Jn station. The full coach composition is:
Varanasi, Benaras or Kashi is the spritual capital of India. It grew as an important industrial centre, famous for its muslin and silk fabrics, perfumes, ivory works, and sculpture. Situated on the banks of Ganga, Varanasi has some 20000 temples including Kashi Vishwanath, Sankat Mochan and Durga Mandir. Pilgrims come to the ghats lining the Ganges to wash away sins in the sacred waters or to cremate their loved ones. Buddha gave his first sermon in Kashi. It is the site of Banaras Hindu University (BHU), which is one of the largest residential universities in Asia with over 20,000 students. Varanasi is served by Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS), which is approximately 26 km from the city centre in Babatpur. The Diesel Locomotive Works in Varanasi, India, is a production unit owned by Indian Railways, that manufactures diesel-electric locomotives and its spare parts. Varanasi Junction, commonly known as Varanasi Cantt Railway Station, is the city's largest train station. More than 360,000 passengers and 240 trains pass through each day.
