This train can be extended to GNT. This will have a connectivity to GNT from MYS/SBC. This can run before Kerala Exp, in return this train can take old Kerala slot from TEL to TPTY.

15.30(CMNR) – 16219 – 4.00/4.10 (TPTY) – 11.00/15.00(GNT) – 16220 – 21.45/21.55(TPTY) – 16220 – 9.10(CMNR)

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If extension is not possible then they can start a new Exp to GNT after the Dep of Kerala Exp.

15.30(CMNR) – 16219 – 4.00/5.10 (TPTY) – 162xx –12.00/14.00(GNT) – 162xx – 20.45/21.55(TPTY) – 16220 – 9.10(CMNR)

For 16203/04 it can be given RSA to 17261/62 since it is lying idle at TPTY from 5 am to 8 PM.

After Tirupati -- Chamarajanagar Express reached Chamarajanagar (CMNR) railway station arriving on Platform-2, it's locomotive link, a KJM WDP-4D #40486 was detached and reversed back towards the other side, and parked closer to the rake and the locomotive was shut off.

This Express came so fast at a speed of around 70-80 kmphs between Nanjangud Town (NTW) and Chamarajanagar (CMNR) and reached Chamarajanagar around 8:45am quickly !!!
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Here are some of the photos of the rake and the locomotive parked at Chamarajanagar (CMNR) Railway Station, and some pictures of the Railway station.

PART-1 OF MY MYSURU - CHAMARAJANAGAR TRAIN JOURNEY
DATE: 28th February 2022