The 16535 / 16536 Gol Gumbaz Express is a daily express train running between Mysore and Pandharpur via Bangalore City, Arsikere, Davanagere, Hubli, Gadag, Bagalkot,Vijayapura and Solapur. Even though the train is numbered 16535/36, the train is an express train of the Indian Railways of South Western Railway zone, Hubballi railway division. Usually 165XX numbering is assigned to Bangalore railway division[1][2][3][4]
 Gol Gumbaz express trainboard | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Locale | Karnataka & Maharashtra |
| First service | 1 April 1971 |
| Current operator(s) | South Western Railway |
| Route | |
| Termini | Mysore (MYS) Pandharpur (PVR) |
| Stops | 30 |
| Distance travelled | 1,098 km (682 mi) |
| Average journey time | 20 hrs 55 mins |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 16535 / 16536 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC First, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | E-catering, On-board catering |
| Observation facilities | Large Windows |
| Baggage facilities | Available |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) broad gauge |
| Operating speed | 52 km/h (32 mph) average including halts. |
| Rake sharing | Rake sharing with 16591/16592 Hampi Express |
Relevance
editThe train is named after the famous Gol Gumbaz, a historical monument located in Vijayapura. It is an important train that connects North Karnataka with Bangalore. This train covers important districts of Karnataka which include Mysore, Bangalore, Tumkur from south Karnataka, and Haveri, Dharwad, Gadag, Bagalkot, Vijayapura from North Karnataka.Initially ran upto Solapur now upto extended Pandharpur.[citation needed]
Route and halts
editThe train runs from Mysore via Kengeri, Bangalore City, Yesvantpur Junction, Arsikere Junction, Davangere, Hubli Junction, Gadag Junction, Bagalkot, Hotgi Junction, Solapur to Pandharpur.[1][4]
Schedule
editTraction
editIt is hauled by a Krishnarajapuram-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Pandharpur to Mysore and vice-versa.[1][4]
Rake sharing
editThis train shares its rake with 16591/16592 Hampi Express.[1][4]
Gallery
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Gol Gumbaz Express near Yeliyur -
Gol Gumbaz Express negotiating curve near Yeliyur -
Panorama view of Hampi & Gol Gumbaz Express rake parked at Mysore junction -
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Direction reversal
editThe train reverses its direction twice at;
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g "16535/Gol Gumbaz Express - Mysore to Pandharpur SWR/South Western Zone - Railway Enquiry". indiarailinfo.com. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
- ^ "[IRFCA] Indian Railways FAQ - Train Numbers". www.irfca.org. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
- ^ "what do the 5 digits in a train number mean?". erail.in. 24 October 2017. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g "16536/Gol Gumbaz Express (PT) - Pandharpur to Mysore SWR/South Western Zone - Railway Enquiry". indiarailinfo.com. Retrieved 15 June 2024.