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{{Use Indian English|date=April 2018}} | {{Use Indian English|date=April 2018}} | ||
{{Infobox rail service | {{Infobox rail service | ||
| name = Bangalore | | name = Bangalore City–Kannur Express | ||
| image = | | image = | ||
| image_width = | | image_width = | ||
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| operator = [[South Western Railway zone]] | | operator = [[South Western Railway zone]] | ||
| ridership = | | ridership = | ||
| start = {{ | | start = {{stnlnk|Bangalore City}} (SBC) | ||
| stops = 18 | | stops = 18 | ||
| end = {{ | | end = {{stnlnk|Kannur}} (CAN) | ||
| distance = {{convert|579|km|0|abbr=on}} | | distance = {{convert|579|km|0|abbr=on}} | ||
| journey time = 14h 40m | | journey time = 14h 40m | ||
| frequency = Daily{{efn|Runs daily in a week for every direction.}} | | frequency = Daily{{efn|Runs daily in a week for every direction.}} | ||
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper | | class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved | ||
| seating = No | | seating = No | ||
| sleeping = Yes | | sleeping = Yes | ||
| autorack = | | autorack = | ||
| catering = On-board | | catering = On-board catering <br> E-catering | ||
| observation = [[ICF | | observation = [[ICF coaches]] | ||
| entertainment = No | | entertainment = No | ||
| baggage = No | | baggage = No | ||
| other facilities= Below the seats | | other facilities= Below the seats | ||
| stock = 2 | | stock = 2 | ||
| gauge = {{ | | gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}} | ||
| electrification = | | electrification = | ||
| trainnumber = 16517/16518 | | trainnumber = 16517/16518 | ||
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}} | }} | ||
The '''Bangalore | The '''Bangalore City–Kannur Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|Express]] train belonging to [[South Western Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Bangalore City}} and {{stnlnk|Kannur}} in India. It is currently being operated with 16517/16518 train numbers on a weekly basis.<ref>[http://www.railnews.in/swr-holds-18th-zonal-railway-users-consultative-committee-meeting/ SWR holds 18th Zonal Railway Users Consultative Committee Meeting]</ref><ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/proposal-to-change-route-of-karwar-train/article18121845.ece South Western Railway to propose rerouting of Bengaluru-Karwar trains via Shravanabelagola]</ref><ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Mangalore/swr-to-propose-rerouting-of-bengaluru-karwar-trains-via-shravanabelagola/article18117514.ece SWR to propose rerouting of Bengaluru-Karwar trains via Shravanabelagola]</ref> | ||
== Service== | == Service== | ||
The 16517/KSR Bengaluru | The 16517/KSR Bengaluru City–Kannur Express has an average speed of 39 km/hr and covers 579 km in 14h 40m. The 16518/Kannur–KSR Bengaluru Express has an average speed of 37 km/hr and covers 579 km in 15h 40m. | ||
== Route and halts == | == Route and halts == | ||
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The important halts of the train are: | The important halts of the train are: | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Bangalore City}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Mysore Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Hassan Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Sakleshpur}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Subrahmanya Road}} | ||
* | * {{stnlnk|Kabaka Puttur}} | ||
*[[Bantwala | * [[Bantwala railway station|Bantwal(BC Road)]] | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Mangalore Junction}} | ||
* | * {{stnlnk|Mangalore Central}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Kasaragod}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Kannur}} | ||
==Coach | ==Coach composition== | ||
The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 9 coaches : | The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 9 coaches: | ||
* 1 AC III Tier | * 1 AC III Tier | ||
* 4 Sleeper | * 4 Sleeper coaches | ||
* 2 General Unreserved | * 2 General Unreserved | ||
* 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake | * 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake | ||
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== Traction== | == Traction== | ||
Both trains are hauled by a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Hubballi|Hubballi Loco Shed]] based [[WDP-4]] diesel locomotive from | Both trains are hauled by a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Hubballi|Hubballi Loco Shed]]-based [[WDP-4]] diesel locomotive from Bangalore to Kannur and vice versa. | ||
== Direction | ==Direction reversal== | ||
The train reverses its direction 1 times: | |||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Mysore Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Hassan Junction}} | ||
*[[Mangalore Central railway station|Mangaluru Central]] | * [[Mangalore Central railway station|Mangaluru Central]] | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
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* [[Bangalore City railway station]] | * [[Bangalore City railway station]] | ||
* [[Kannur railway station]] | * [[Kannur railway station]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Yesvantpur–Kannur Express]] | ||
== Notes == | |||
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== References == | == References == | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/1059 16517/KSR Bengaluru | * [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/1059 16517/KSR Bengaluru City–Kannur Express] India Rail Info | ||
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/1774 16518/ | * [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/1774 16518/Kannur–KSR Bengaluru City Express] India Rail Info | ||
{{Railways in Southern India}} | {{Railways in Southern India}} | ||
{{DEFAULTSORT:Bangalore City - Kannur Express}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:Bangalore City-Kannur Express}} | ||
[[Category:Transport in Kannur]] | [[Category:Transport in Kannur]] | ||
[[Category:Transport in Bangalore]] | [[Category:Transport in Bangalore]] | ||