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{{short description|Train in India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=December 2018}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Gandhidham–KSR Bengaluru Express
| image =
| image_width =
| caption =
| type = [[Express trains in India|Express]]
| locale =
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2002|07|11}}
| last =
| operator = [[South Western Railway zone|South Western Railway]]
| ridership =
| start = {{stnlnk|Gandhidham Junction}} (GIMB)
| stops = 30
| end = {{stnlnk||KSR Bengaluru}} (SBC)
| distance = {{convert|1954|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 38 hrs 10 mins
| frequency = Weekly {{efn|Runs one day in a week for every direction.}}
| class = AC 1st Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering = On-board catering <br> E-catering
| observation = Large windows
| entertainment =
| baggage = Available
| otherfacilities = Below the seats
| stock = [[LHB coach]]
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| electrification =
| trainnumber = 16505 / 16506
| speed = {{convert|51|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts
| map = [[File:(Gandhidham - Bengaluru) Express route map.png|250px]]
| map_state =
}}

The 16505 / 16506 '''Gandhidham–KSR Bengaluru Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|Express]] train belonging to [[South Western Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Gandhidham Junction}} and {{stnlnk|KSR Bengaluru}} in India. It is currently being operated with 16505/16506 train numbers on a weekly basis.<ref>[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/surat/train-driver-injured-in-stone-pelting-complaint-lodged/articleshow/57657779.cms Train driver injured in stone-pelting, complaint lodged]</ref><ref>[http://www.wr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=2870&id=0,4,268 NEW MAIN LINE TIME TABLE WITH MAJOR INITIATIVES RELEASED BY WESTERN RAILWAY GM]</ref><ref>[http://www.swr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=605&did=140263641540077CE9FF8D0174961DD28BF3BE64B29FC.web91 PR81-EXTENSION OF PERIOD OF TEMPORARY STOPPAGES PROVIDED AT VARIOUS STATIONS ]</ref>

== Service==

*The 16505/Gandhidham–KSR Bengaluru Express has an average speed of 46 km/h and covers 1955 km in 42 hrs 15 mins.
*The 16506/KSR Bengaluru–Gandhidham Express has an average speed of 51 km/h and covers 1955 km in 38 hrs 40 mins.

== Route and halts ==

The important halts of the train are:

* '''{{stnlnk|Gandhidham Junction}}'''
* {{stnlnk|Ahmedabad Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Vadodara Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Surat}}
* {{stnlnk|Vasai Road}}
* {{stnlnk|Bhiwandi Road}}
* {{stnlnk|Kalyan Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Karjat}}
* {{stnlnk|Lonavala}}
* {{stnlnk|Pune Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Satara}}
* {{stnlnk|Miraj Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Belagavi}}
* {{stnlnk|Londa Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Dharwad}}
* {{stnlnk|Hubballi Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Arsikere Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Yesvantpur Junction}}
* '''{{stnlnk|Bangalore City||KSR Bengaluru City}}'''

==Coach composition==

Earlier was ICF rakes, and now The train has standard [[LHB coach|LHB rakes]] with a maximum speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 22 coaches:

* 1 AC I Tier
* 2 AC II Tier
* 6 AC III Tier
* 7 Sleeper coaches
* 2 General Unreserved
* 1 Seating cum Luggage Rake
* 1 Pantry car
* 2 Generator Cars (EOG)

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|-
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|-
|[[File:BSicon LDER.svg|25px]] ||SLR||EOG||GEN||H1||A1||A2||B1||B2||B3||B4||B5||B6||S1||S2||S3||PC||S4||S5||S6||S7||GEN||EOG
|}
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

==Schedule==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Train number !! Station code !! Departure station !! Departure time !! Departure day !! Arrival station !! Arrival time !! Arrival day
|-
| 16505 || GIMB || Gandhidham Junction || 09:00 AM || Tue || Bangalore City || 03:15 AM || Thu
|-
| 16506 || SBC || Bangalore City || 10:20 PM || Sat || Gandhidham Junction || 11:00 AM || Mon
|}

== Traction==

earlier first run was with [[WDP-4]]. Both trains are hauled by a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Krishnarajapuram|Krishnarajapuram loco shed]] based [[WAP-7]] Electric locomotive from [[KSR Bengaluru]] to [[Gandhidham]] and vice versa.

== Rake sharing ==

The train shares its rake with;
* 16573/16574 [[Yesvantpur–Puducherry Weekly Express]],
* 16533/16534 [[Jodhpur–Bangalore City Express (via Guntakal)]],
* 16533/16534 [[Ajmer–Bangalore City Garib Nawaz Express]]
* 16507/16508 [[Jodhpur–Bangalore City Express (via Hubballi)]].

== See also ==

* [[Bangalore City railway station]]
* [[Gandhidham Junction railway station]]
* [[Yesvantpur–Puducherry Weekly Express]]
* [[Jodhpur–Bangalore City Express (via Guntakal)]]
* [[Ajmer–Bangalore City Garib Nawaz Express]]
* [[Jodhpur–Bangalore City Express (via Hubballi)]]

== Notes ==
{{notelist}}

== References ==

{{reflist}}

== External links ==

* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/142 16505/Gandhidham–KSR Bengaluru Express] India Rail Info
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/466 16506/KSR Bengaluru–Gandhidham Express] India Rail Info

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