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{{short description|Train in India}}
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{{Infobox rail service
| name = Panchaganga Express
| name               = Panchaganga Express
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| caption           = Panchaganga Express at Bengaluru Railway station
| type = [[Express trains in India|Express]]
| type               = [[Express trains in India|Express]]
| locale =  
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| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2020|03|07}}
| first             = {{start date and age|df=yes|2020|03|07}}
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| operator = [[South Western Railway zone]]
| operator           = [[South Western Railway zone|South Western Railway]]
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| start = {{stnlnk|Bangalore City}} (SBC)
| start             = {{stnlnk|KSR Bengaluru}} (SBC)
| stops = 32
| stops             = 27
| end = {{stnlnk|Karwar}} (KAWR)
| end               = {{stnlnk|Karwar}} (KAWR)
| distance = {{convert|611|km|0|abbr=on}}
| distance           = {{convert|673|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journey time = 13h 35m
| journeytime        = 13hrs 20mins
| frequency = Daily  
| frequency         = Daily
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
| class             = AC First, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, AC 3 tier economy, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
| seating = No
| seating           = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| sleeping           = Yes
| autorack =  
| autorack           =  
| catering = On-board catering <br> E-catering
| catering           = E-catering
| observation = [[LHB coaches]]
| observation       = Large windows
| entertainment = No
| entertainment     =  
| baggage = No
| baggage           = No
| other facilities= Below the seats
| otherfacilities    = Below the seats
| stock = 2
| stock             = [[LHB coach]]
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| gauge             = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| electrification =  
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| trainnumber = 16595/16596
| trainnumber       = 16595 / 16596
| speed = {{convert|39|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, including halts
| speed             = {{convert|49|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts.
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'''Panchaganga Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|Express]] train belonging to [[South Western Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Bangalore City}} and {{stnlnk|Karwar}} in India via Shortest possible Padil Bypass route. It is currently being operated with 16595/16596 train numbers on a daily basis.<ref>[http://www.m.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2017/jun/10/timetable-change-for-karwar-kannur-trains-1615012.html Timetable changed for Karwar, Kannur trains from bangalore]{{Dead link|date=October 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Mangalore/arrival-time-of-yeshwanthpur-karwar-express-at-mangaluru-revised/article18719753.ece Arrival time of Yeshwantpur-Karwar Express revised]</ref><ref>[http://www.swr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=1754&did=1496993050431D9D9BACA17FD84F928F160A18E2553D5.web107 PARTIAL CANCELLATION OF TRAINS]</ref>
The 16595 / 16596 '''Panchaganga SF Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|Express]] train belonging to [[South Western Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|KSR Bengaluru}} and {{stnlnk|Karwar}} in India via Shortest possible Padil Bypass route. It is currently being operated with 16595/16596 train numbers on a daily basis. It is the fastest connecting train from Karwar to KSR Bengaluru <ref>[http://www.m.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2017/jun/10/timetable-change-for-karwar-kannur-trains-1615012.html Timetable changed for Karwar, Kannur trains from bangalore]{{dead link|date=February 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref><ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Mangalore/arrival-time-of-yeshwanthpur-karwar-express-at-mangaluru-revised/article18719753.ece Arrival time of Yeshwantpur-Karwar Express revised]</ref><ref>[http://www.swr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=1754&did=1496993050431D9D9BACA17FD84F928F160A18E2553D5.web107 PARTIAL CANCELLATION OF TRAINS]</ref>


Train is named after Gangavali river near Kumta and Ankola of [[Uttara Kannada]] and [[Panchagangavalli river]] of [[Udupi district|udupi]] districts.<ref>{{Cite news |others=Special Correspondent |date=3 July 2021 |title=Bengaluru-Karwar Express named Panchaganga Express |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/bengaluru-karwar-express-named-panchaganga-express/article35114908.ece |access-date=2 July 2022 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>  
Train is named after Gangavali river near Kumta and Ankola of [[Uttara Kannada]] and [[Panchagangavalli river]] of [[Udupi district|udupi]] districts.<ref>{{Cite news |date=3 July 2021 |title=Bengaluru-Karwar Express named Panchaganga Express |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/bengaluru-karwar-express-named-panchaganga-express/article35114908.ece |access-date=2 July 2022 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
 
This train runs between KSR and Karwar as 16595/16596 Panchaganga Express. It is widely considered that train which changed the way people travel in coastal Karnataka. Bypassing Mangaluru central is one of the major reason for trains tremendous success as it saves minimum 4 hours travel time of commuters.
 
Few Passengers were asking railway board to operate this train as a single train by connecting Madgaon with Bengaluru. Also Bengaluru people gets one more daily train to Madgaon.But Railway board outrightly rejected this demand and said this train is dedicated to people of Karnataka coastal and not beyond that. Also Karwar Madgaon special express is an important train to connect Karwar with Madgao hence no point of converting it as single train it said.


== Service==
== Service==


The 16595/KSR Bengaluru City–Karwar Express covers 611&nbsp;km in 13h 35m. The 16596/Karwar–KSR Bengaluru Express covers 611&nbsp;km in 13h 15m.<ref>{{Cite web |date=4 May 2022 |title=Train journey from Mangaluru and Karwar to Bengaluru to be shorter from June 1 |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/train-journey-mangaluru-and-karwar-bengaluru-be-shorter-june-1-163579 |access-date=2 July 2022 |website=The News Minute |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Bureau |first=The Hindu |date=3 May 2022 |title=Train journey time from Mangaluru and Karwar to Bengaluru will reduce from June 1 |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Mangalore/train-journey-time-from-bengaluru-to-mangaluru-and-karwar-will-reduce-from-june-1/article65377847.ece |access-date=2 July 2022 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
The 16595/KSR Bengaluru–Karwar Panchaganga Express covers 673&nbsp;km in 14h 35m. The 16596/Karwar–KSR Bengaluru Express/Panchaganga Express covers 674&nbsp;km in 15h 15m.<ref>{{Cite web |date=4 May 2022 |title=Train journey from Mangaluru and Karwar to Bengaluru to be shorter from June 1 |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/train-journey-mangaluru-and-karwar-bengaluru-be-shorter-june-1-163579 |access-date=2 July 2022 |website=The News Minute |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=3 May 2022 |title=Train journey time from Mangaluru and Karwar to Bengaluru will reduce from June 1 |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Mangalore/train-journey-time-from-bengaluru-to-mangaluru-and-karwar-will-reduce-from-june-1/article65377847.ece |access-date=2 July 2022 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>


== Route and halts ==
== Route and halts ==


The important halts of the train are:
The Halts of this train are:


* {{stnlnk|Bangalore City}}
* {{stnlnk|KSR Bengaluru}}
* {{stnlnk|Yesvantpur Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Kunigal}}
* {{stnlnk|Channarayapatna}}
* {{stnlnk|Hassan Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Hassan Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Sakleshpur}}
* {{stnlnk|Sakleshpur}}
* {{stnlnk|Subrahmanya Road}}
* {{stnlnk|Subrahmanya Road}}
* {{stnlnk|Kabaka Puttur}}
* {{stnlnk|Kabaka Puttur}}
* Bantwal (BC Road)
* {{stnlnk|Bantwala}} (BC Road)
* {{stnlnk|Surathkal}}
* {{stnlnk|Surathkal}}
* {{stnlnk|Mulki}}
* {{stnlnk|Udupi}}
* {{stnlnk|Udupi}}
* {{stnlnk|Barkur}}
* {{stnlnk|Kundapura}}
* {{stnlnk|Kundapura}}
* {{stnlnk|Mookambika Road Byndoor}}
* {{stnlnk|Mookambika Road Byndoor}}
* {{stnlnk|Bhatkal}}
* {{stnlnk|Bhatkal}}
* {{stnlnk|Murdeshwara}}
* {{stnlnk|Honnavara}}
* {{stnlnk|Kumta}}
* {{stnlnk|Kumta}}
* {{stnlnk|Gokarna Road}}
* {{stnlnk|Ankola}}
* {{stnlnk|Karwar}}
* {{stnlnk|Karwar}}


==Coach composition==
==Coach composition==


The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110&nbsp;km/h. The train consists of 14 coaches:
The train has standard LHB rakes with a max speed of 130&nbsp;km/h. The train consists of 19 coaches:


* 1 AC I Cum AC II Tier
* 1 AC II Tier
* 1 AC II Tier
* 1 AC III Tier
* 1 AC III Tier
* 9 Sleeper coaches
* 2 AC III tier economy
* 1 General Unreserved
* 8 Sleeper coaches
* 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
* 4 General Unreserved
 
* 1 Luggage Cum Disabled Coach
==Direction reversal==
* 1 Generator Coach


The train does not reverses its direction.
==Traction==
As the entire route is under electrification , it is hauled by [[Diesel Loco Shed, Krishnarajapuram|Krishnarajapuram Loco Shed]] based [[WDP-4D|WDP-4D/WDP4]] diesel locomotive on its entire journey.


== See also ==
== See also ==
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* [[Karwar railway station]]
* [[Karwar railway station]]
* [[Yesvantpur–Karwar Express]]
* [[Yesvantpur–Karwar Express]]
* [[Madgaon railway station]]


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==


* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/21261 16523/KSR Bengaluru City–Karwar Express] India Rail Info
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-panchaganga-sf-express-16595/113415/136/1775/KSR Bengaluru City–Karwar Express] India Rail Info
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/21462 16524/Karwar–KSR Bengaluru City Express] India Rail Info
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-panchaganga-sf-express-16596/113417/1775/997/Karwar–KSR Bengaluru City Express] India Rail Info


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[[Category:Transport in Karwar]]
[[Category:Transport in Karwar]]
[[Category:Transport in Bangalore]]
[[Category:Transport in Bengaluru]]
[[Category:Express trains in India]]
[[Category:Express trains in India]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Karnataka]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Karnataka]]
[[Category:Railway services introduced in 2012]]
[[Category:Railway services introduced in 2012]]


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Latest revision as of 03:47, 25 February 2026


Panchaganga Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service7 March 2020; 6 years ago (2020-03-07)
Current operator(s)South Western Railway
Route
StartKSR Bengaluru (SBC)
Stops27
EndKarwar (KAWR)
Distance travelled673 km (418 mi)
Average journey time13hrs 20mins
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)16595 / 16596
On-board services
Class(es)AC First, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, AC 3 tier economy, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesE-catering
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesNo
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed49 km/h (30 mph) average including halts.

The 16595 / 16596 Panchaganga SF Express is an Express train belonging to South Western Railway zone that runs between KSR Bengaluru and Karwar in India via Shortest possible Padil Bypass route. It is currently being operated with 16595/16596 train numbers on a daily basis. It is the fastest connecting train from Karwar to KSR Bengaluru [1][2][3]

Train is named after Gangavali river near Kumta and Ankola of Uttara Kannada and Panchagangavalli river of udupi districts.[4]

This train runs between KSR and Karwar as 16595/16596 Panchaganga Express. It is widely considered that train which changed the way people travel in coastal Karnataka. Bypassing Mangaluru central is one of the major reason for trains tremendous success as it saves minimum 4 hours travel time of commuters.

Few Passengers were asking railway board to operate this train as a single train by connecting Madgaon with Bengaluru. Also Bengaluru people gets one more daily train to Madgaon.But Railway board outrightly rejected this demand and said this train is dedicated to people of Karnataka coastal and not beyond that. Also Karwar Madgaon special express is an important train to connect Karwar with Madgao hence no point of converting it as single train it said.

Service[edit | edit source]

The 16595/KSR Bengaluru–Karwar Panchaganga Express covers 673 km in 14h 35m. The 16596/Karwar–KSR Bengaluru Express/Panchaganga Express covers 674 km in 15h 15m.[5][6]

Route and halts[edit | edit source]

The Halts of this train are:

Coach composition[edit | edit source]

The train has standard LHB rakes with a max speed of 130 km/h. The train consists of 19 coaches:

  • 1 AC I Cum AC II Tier
  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 1 AC III Tier
  • 2 AC III tier economy
  • 8 Sleeper coaches
  • 4 General Unreserved
  • 1 Luggage Cum Disabled Coach
  • 1 Generator Coach

Traction[edit | edit source]

As the entire route is under electrification , it is hauled by Krishnarajapuram Loco Shed based WDP-4D/WDP4 diesel locomotive on its entire journey.

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Timetable changed for Karwar, Kannur trains from bangalore[dead link]
  2. ↑ Arrival time of Yeshwantpur-Karwar Express revised
  3. ↑ PARTIAL CANCELLATION OF TRAINS
  4. ↑ "Bengaluru-Karwar Express named Panchaganga Express". The Hindu. 3 July 2021. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2 July 2022.
  5. ↑ "Train journey from Mangaluru and Karwar to Bengaluru to be shorter from June 1". The News Minute. 4 May 2022. Retrieved 2 July 2022.
  6. ↑ "Train journey time from Mangaluru and Karwar to Bengaluru will reduce from June 1". The Hindu. 3 May 2022. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2 July 2022.

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