The 16507 / 16508 Jodhpur–KSR Bengaluru City Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways South Western Railway zone that runs between Jodhpur Junction and Bangalore City in India.[1]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Locale | Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat & Rajasthan |
| Current operator(s) | South Western Railway |
| Route | |
| Termini | Jodhpur Junction (JU) Bangalore City (SBC) |
| Stops | 44 |
| Distance travelled | 2,109.6 km (1,311 mi) |
| Average journey time | 44 hours 35 mins |
| Service frequency | Bi-weekly |
| Train number(s) | 16507 / 16508 |
| 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 16507 from Jodhpur Junction to KSR Bengaluru and as train number 16508 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Karnataka.
Coaches
editThe train has standard ICF rakes with a maximum speed of 130 km/h. The train consists of 26 coaches:[2]
- 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.
Service
edit- The 16507/Jodhpur–Bangalore City Express covers the distance of 2,109.6 km (1,311 mi) in 46 hours 05 mins (46 km/h).
- The 16508/Bangalore City–Jodhpur Express covers the distance of 2,109.6 km (1,311 mi) in 43 hours 00 mins (49 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 16507/08 Jodhpur–Bangalore City Express runs from Jodhpur Junction via Luni Junction, Marwar Junction, Ahmedabad Junction, Vadodara Junction, Surat, Vasai Road, Kalyan Junction, Pune Junction, Miraj Junction, Hubli Junction, Arsikere Junction, Yesvantpur Junction to Bangalore City.
Schedule
edit| Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Departure day | Arrival station | Arrival time | Arrival day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16507 | JU | Jodhpur Junction | 05:10 AM | Thu, Sat | Bangalore City | 03:15 AM | Sat, Mon |
| 16508 | SBC | Bangalore City | 21:50 PM | Mon, Wed | Jodhpur Junction | 16:50 PM | Wed, Fri |
Rake sharing
editThe train shares its rake with;
- 16573/16574 Yesvantpur–Puducherry Weekly Express,
- 16533/16534 Jodhpur–Bangalore City Express (via Guntakal),
- 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
edit- ^ "1 Injured, 31 Trains disrupted as portion of Khokhra Railway bridge collapses". Ahmedabad Mirror. 4 October 2015. Retrieved 29 November 2018.
- ^ "जोधपूर-बेंगळुरू एक्स्प्रेस लुटली" [Jodhpur–Bengaluru Express]. Maharashtra Times. 22 February 2014. Retrieved 29 November 2018.
External links
edit- 16507/Jodhpur–Bangalore City Express at India Rail Info
- 16508/Bangalore City–Jodhpur Express at India Rail Info
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