The 16319/16320 Thiruvananthapuram North - SMVT Bengaluru Humsafar Express is an express train of the Indian Railways connecting Thiruvananthapuram North in Kerala and SMVT in Karnataka. It is currently being operated with 16319/16320 train numbers on bi-weekly basis.[1][2][3][4]
| Thiruvananthapuram North–SMVT Bengaluru Humsafar Express | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Service type | Humsafar Express |
| First service | 20 October 2018 |
| Current operator(s) | Southern Railways |
| Route | |
| Termini | Thiruvananthapuram North (KCVL) Sir M. Visvesaraya Terminal, Bengaluru (SMVB) |
| Stops | 12 |
| Distance travelled | 826 km (513 mi) |
| Average journey time | 16h 40m |
| Service frequency | Bi-weekly |
| Train number(s) | 16319 / 16320 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 3 tier |
| Seating arrangements | No |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | Available |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Baggage facilities | Yes |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB Humsafar |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 50 km/h (31 mph) Avg. Speed |
Coach composition
editThe train was designed by Indian Railways. It runs with a composition of 16 AC 3-tier and 2 Second class sleeper coaches.The train has standard LHB Modern High Speed rake with unique Humsafar Livery It includes a LED screen which shows passengers information about other stations and other information. An announcement system for the train is expected to be implemented in the future.[citation needed]
Service
editIt averages 50 km/h as 16319/Kochuveli - SMVT Humsafar Express starts on Thursday and Saturday from Thiruvananthapuram North covering 828 km in 16 h 40 m & 59 km/h as 16320/SMVT - Kochuveli Humsafar Express starts on Sunday and Friday from Sir M. Visvesaraya Terminal, Bengaluru covering 826 km in 14 h 05 m.[5]
Timing
edit| Train Number | Station Code | Departure Station | Departure Time | Departure Day | Arrival Station | Arrival Time | Arrival Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16319 | KCVL | Thiruvananthapuram North | 6:05 PM | Thursday, Saturday | SMVT (Bangalore) | 10:45 AM | Friday, Sunday |
| 16320 | SMVB | SMVT (Bangalore) | 7:00 PM | Sunday, Friday | Thiruvananthapuram North | 9:05 AM | Monday, Saturday |
Coach position
editCoach position for 16319 Thiruvananthapuram North-SMVT Bengaluru Humsafar Express
| Loco | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 21 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EOG | S1 | S2 | B1 | B2 | B3 | B4 | B5 | B6 | B7 | B8 | B9 | B10 | B11 | B12 | B13 | B14 | B15 | B16 | EOG |
Coach position for 16320 SMVT Bengaluru-Thiruvananthapuram North Humsafar Express
| Loco | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 21 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| |
EOG | B16 | B15 | B14 | B13 | B12 | B11 | B10 | B9 | B8 | B7 | B6 | B5 | B4 | B3 | B2 | B1 | S2 | S1 | EOG |
Traction
editBoth trains are hauled by a Royapuram / Erode based WAP 7 (HOG) equipped locomotive on its entire journey.