Howrah–Mysore Express
The 22817 / 18 Howrah–Mysore Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian Railways South Eastern Railway zone that runs between and in India. It operates as train number 22817 from Howrah Junction to Mysore Junction and as train number 22818 in the reverse direction, serving the states of West Bengal, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu & Karnataka. Coaches. The 22817 / 18 Howrah–Mysore Express has one AC 2-tier, six AC 3-tier, 11 sleeper class, two general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches. It does not carry a pantry car. As is customary  with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand. Service. The 22817 Howrah Junction–Mysore Junction Express covers the distance of in 35 hours 35 mins (59 km/hr) & in 38 hours 20 mins as the 22818 Mysore Junction–Howrah Junction Express (55 km/hr). As the average speed of the train is above , as per railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge. Routing. The 22817 / 18 Howrah–Mysore Express runs from Howrah Junction via , , , , , , to Mysore Junction. Traction. As the route is fully electrified, a Howrah-based  WAP-4 electric loco pulls the train up to , then a Erode or Arakkonam-based WAP-4 electric loco takes reverse direction and pulls the train up to its destination.