{{Short description|Train in India}} {{essay-like|date=May 2011}} {{Use dmy dates|date=January 2016}} {{Use Indian English|date=January 2016}} {{Infobox rail service | name = Ashokapuram Express | image = | caption = | type = Express | locale = Tamil Nadu, Karnataka & Andhra Pradesh | first = {{start date and age|1980|09|11}} | last = | operator = Southern Railway | ridership = | start = {{stnlnk|MGR Chennai Central}} (MAS) | stops = 20 | end = {{stnlnk|Ashokapuram}} (AP) | distance = {{convert|500|km|0|abbr=on}} | journeytime = 9 hours 45 minutes | frequency = Daily | class = AC First Class, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved | seating = Yes | sleeping = Yes | autorack = | catering = No pantry car attached | observation = Large windows | entertainment = | baggage = Available | other facilities = Below the seats | stock = ICF coach | gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|allk=on}} | el = | trainnumber = 16021 / 16022 | speed = {{convert|120|km/h|0|abbr=on}} maximum, <br/> {{convert|51.30|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including 20 halts. }}
The 16021 / 16022 '''Kaveri''' '''Express''' is a daily train running between Chennai and Ashokapuram in Mysuru, in both directions. This train belongs to 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>
==History== In Meter Gauge era, this train was earlier a daily train running between Bengaluru and Mysuru in the opposite timings to that of Chamundi Express. To provide connectivity to Chennai from Mysuru, this train was extended in 1998. It was later extended from Mysuru to Ashokapuram in 2025.
==Coach composition== This train has 14 sleeper classes: two 3-tier AC, two 2-tier AC, 1-first cum two tire AC, two unreserved coaches, and a 2-second sitting cum luggage van from Chennai, which sums to 24. Previously, there used to be an engine change at Bangalore City; the engine changed from diesel to electric in 16022 and the opposite in 16021.<ref>[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/4-years-later-stink-stays-on-chennai-bengaluru-trains/articleshow/57366728.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.
==Routing==
It runs from MGR Chennai Central to Ashokapuram with stops at Perambur, Tiruvallur, Arrakkonam Jn., Katpadi Jn., Vaniyambadi, Ambur, Jolarpettai Jn., Kuppam, Bangarapet Jn., Whitefield, Krishnarajapuram Jn., KSR Bengaluru Cantt, KSR Bengaluru City Jn., Kengeri, Channapatna, Ramanagara, Maddur, Mandya, Srirangapatna, Mysuru Jn.
==Loco link==
It is hauled by a Royapuram (Chennai) electric loco shed-based(some times Diesel and Electric Loco Shed, Krishnarajapuram based) WAP-7 locomotive on its entire journey.
==References== {{reflist}}
==External links== *[https://indiarailinfo.com/train/kaveri-express-16021/933/35/1430 16021 Kaveri Express] at India Rail Info *[https://indiarailinfo.com/train/kaveri-express-16022/22251/1430/35 16022 Kaveri Express] at India Rail Info
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