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{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2019}}
{{Use Indian English|date=July 2019}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Kochuveli – Banaswadi Humsafar Express
| image =
| image_width =
| caption = Kochuveli - Banaswadi Humsafar Exp. on its inaugural run
| type = [[Humsafar Express]]
| locale =
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2018|10|20}}
| last =
| operator = [[Southern Railway zone|Southern Railways]]
| ridership =
| start = {{rws|Kochuveli}} ('''KCVL''')
| stops = 12
| end = {{rws|Banaswadi}} ('''BAND''')
| distance = {{convert|828|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 16h 40m
| frequency = Bi-weekly
| class = AC 3 tier
| seating = No
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering = Available
| observation = Large windows
| entertainment =
| baggage = Yes
| otherfacilities=
| stock = [[LHB coaches|LHB Humsafar]]
| gauge = {{RailGauge|1676mm}}
| el =
| trainnumber = 16319 / 16320
| speed = {{cvt|50|km/h}} Avg. Speed
| map =
| map_state =
}}

'''Kochuveli - Banaswadi Humsafar Express''' is an express train of the Indian Railways connecting {{rws|Kochuveli}} in [[Kerala]] and {{rws|Banaswadi}} in [[Karnataka]]. It is currently being operated with 16319/16320 train numbers on bi-weekly basis.<ref>[http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2018/oct/22/not-a-humsafar-for-passengers-from-tiruvalla-1888302.html Not a ‘humsafar’ for passengers from Tiruvalla ]</ref><ref>[https://m.timesofindia.com/city/bengaluru/poor-connectivity-at-banaswadi-railway-station-leaves-passengers-fuming/amp_articleshow/66298574.cms Poor connectivity at Banaswadi railway station leaves passengers fuming]</ref><ref>[http://www.sr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=7235&did=15396943696748F733EC1BBCCCF3684B5028527FA0C9A INTRODUCTION OF HAMSAFAR EXPRESS]</ref><ref>[https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/hamsafar-express-from-october-20/article25210525.ece/amp/ "Hamsafar Express from October 20"]</ref>

==Coach composition ==

The train was designed by [[Indian Railways]]. It is a full 3-tier AC sleeper. 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|date=December 2018}}

== Service==

It averages 50 km/hr as 16319/Kochuveli - Banaswadi Humsafar Express starts on Thursday and Saturday from {{rws|Kochuveli}} covering 828 km in 16 h 40 m & 59 km/hr as 16320/Banaswadi - Kochuveli Humsafar Express starts on Sunday and Friday from {{rws|Banaswadi}} covering 828 km in 14 h 05 m.<ref>[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/new-biweekly-train-from-kochuveli-to-bengaluru-to-be-flagged-off-on-october-20/articleshow/66076826.cms New biweekly train from Kochuveli to Bengaluru to be flagged]</ref>

==Timing==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Train Number !! Station Code !! Departure Station !! Departure Time !! Departure Day !! Arrival Station !! Arrival Time !! Arrival Day
|-
| 16319 || KCVL || [[Kochuveli railway station|Kochuveli]] || 6:05 PM || Thursday, Saturday || [[Banaswadi railway station|Banaswadi (Bangalore)]] || 10:45 AM || Friday, Sunday
|-
| 16320 || BAND || [[Banaswadi railway station|Banaswadi (Bangalore)]] || 7:00 PM || Sunday, Friday || [[Kochuveli railway station|Kochuveli]] || 9:05 AM || Monday, Saturday
|}

==Coach composition==

The train has standard LHB Modern High Speed rake with unique Humsafar Livery

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|-
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!scope="col" rowspan="1" style="background:lightskyblue;"| 2
!scope="col" rowspan="1" style="background:lightskyblue;"| 3
!scope="col" rowspan="1" style="background:lightskyblue;"| 4
!scope="col" rowspan="1" style="background:lightskyblue;"| 5
!scope="col" rowspan="1" style="background:lightskyblue;"| 6
!scope="col" rowspan="1" style="background:lightskyblue;"| 7
!scope="col" rowspan="1" style="background:lightskyblue;"| 8
!scope="col" rowspan="1" style="background:lightskyblue;"| 9
!scope="col" rowspan="1" style="background:lightskyblue;"| 10
!scope="col" rowspan="1" style="background:lightskyblue;"| 11
!scope="col" rowspan="1" style="background:lightskyblue;"| 12
!scope="col" rowspan="1" style="background:lightskyblue;"| 13
!scope="col" rowspan="1" style="background:lightskyblue;"| 14
!scope="col" rowspan="1" style="background:lightskyblue;"| 15
!scope="col" rowspan="1" style="background:lightskyblue;"| 16
!scope="col" rowspan="1" style="background:lightskyblue;"| 17
!scope="col" rowspan="1" style="background:lightskyblue;"| 18
!scope="col" rowspan="1" style="background:lightskyblue;"| 19
|-
|[[File:BSicon LDER.svg|25px]] ||EOG||B1||B2||B3||B4||B5||B6||B7||B8||B9||B10||B11||B12||B13||B14||B15||B16||B17||EOG
|}

==Traction==

Both trains are hauled by a {{rws|Royapuram}} / {{rws|Erode}} based [[WAP 7]] ('''HOG''') equipped locomotive from [[Banaswadi]] to [[Kochuveli]] and vice versa.

== Route & Halts ==

* '''{{rws|Kochuveli}}'''
* {{rws|Kollam Junction}}
* {{rws|Chengannur}}
* {{rws|Kottayam}}
* {{rws|Ernakulam Town}}
* {{rws|Thrissur}}
* {{rws|Palakkad Junction}}
* {{rws|Coimbatore Junction}}
* {{rws|Erode Junction}}
* {{rws|Salem Junction}}
* {{rws|Bangarapet Junction}}
* {{rws|Whitefield|India}}
* {{rws|Krishnarajapuram}}
* '''{{rws|Banaswadi}}'''

==See also==

* [[Banaswadi railway station]]
* [[Kochuveli railway station]]
* [[Kochuveli Yesvantpur Garib Rath Express]]
* [[Bangalore City - Kochuveli Express]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==

* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/kochuveli-banaswadi-humsafar-express-16319/63785/1009/1518 16319/Kochuveli - Banaswadi Humsafar Express]
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/banaswadi-kochuveli-humsafar-express-16320/63786/1518/1009 16320/Banaswadi - Kochuveli Humsafar Express]

{{Humsafar Express}}

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[[Category:Humsafar Express trains]]
[[Category:Transport in Bangalore]]
[[Category:Transport in Thiruvananthapuram]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Kerala]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Tamil Nadu]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Karnataka]]
[[Category:Railway services introduced in 2018]]

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