This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (January 2021) |
The 16533 / 16534 KSR Bengaluru City–Bhagat Ki Kothi Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways South Western Railway zone that runs between Bhagat Ki Kothi and Bangalore City in India.
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Locale | Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat & Rajasthan |
| Current operator(s) | South Western Railway |
| Route | |
| Termini | Bhagat Ki Kothi Junction (BGKT) Bangalore City (SBC) |
| Stops | 29 |
| Distance travelled | 2,177 km (1,353 mi) |
| Average journey time | 47 hours 40 mins |
| Service frequency | Weekly |
| Train number(s) | 16533 / 16534 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 1 tier, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | Pantry car, E-catering, On-board catering |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 46 km/h (29 mph) average with halts |
It operates as train number 16533 from Bangalore City Junction to Bhagat Ki Kothi and as train number 16534 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.[1]
Coach composition
editThe train has LHB rakes with a maximum speed of 130 km/h. The train consists of 26 coaches:
- 1 AC First Class
- 3 AC II Tier
- 4 AC III Tier
- 11 Sleeper coaches
- 1 Pantry Car
- 4 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
| Loco | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
SLR | GEN | GEN | H1 | A1 | A2 | A3 | B1 | B2 | B3 | B4 | S1 | S2 | PC | S3 | S4 | S5 | S6 | S7 | S8 | S9 | S10 | S11 | GEN | GEN | SLR |
Service
edit- 16533/ Bhagat Ki Kothi–Bangalore City Express covers the distance of 2,177 km (1,353 mi) in 47 hours 35 mins (46 km/h).
- The 16534/ Bangalore City–Bhagat Ki Kothi Express covers the distance of 2,177 km (1,353 mi) in 47 hours 50 mins (46 km/h).
As the average speed of the train is lower than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routing
editThe 16533 / 34 Bhagat Ki Kothi–Bangalore City Express runs from Bhagat Ki Kothi via Luni Junction, Marwar Junction, Ahmedabad Junction, Vadodara Junction, Bharuch Junction, Surat, Vasai Road, Kalyan Junction, Pune Junction, Miraj Junction, Hubli Junction, Ballari Junction, Guntakal Junction to Bangalore City.
Schedule
edit| Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Departure day | Arrival station | Arrival time | Arrival Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16533 | JU | Jodhpur Junction | 06:20 AM | Wed | Bangalore City | 02:30 AM | Fri |
| 16534 | SBC | Bangalore City | 17:00 PM | Sun | Jodhpur Junction | 14:15 PM | Tue |
Rake sharing
editThe train shares its rake with;
- 16573/16574 Yesvantpur–Puducherry Weekly Express,
- 16507/16508 KSR Bangalore–Jodhpur Express (via Davangere),
- 16505/16506 Gandhidham–Bangalore City Express,
- 16531/16532 Ajmer - Bangalore City Garib Nawaz Express.
Traction
editAs the route is fully electrified, a Krishnarajapuram Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive pulls the train to its destination.
References
editExternal links
edit- 16533/Bhagat Ki Kothi–Bangalore City Express at India Rail Info
- 16534/Bangalore City–Bhagat Ki Kothi Express at India Rail Info
  | This Indian express train article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |