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| name = Hampi Express | | name = Hampi Express | ||
| image = | | image = Hampi & Gol Gumbaz Express.jpg | ||
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| caption = Hampi express trainboard | | caption = Hampi express trainboard | ||
| type = [[Express trains in India|Express]] | | type = [[Express trains in India|Express]] | ||
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| entertainment = | | entertainment = | ||
| baggage = | | baggage = | ||
| stock = [[LHB coach]] | |||
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| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}} | | gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}} | ||
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The 16591 / 16592 '''Hampi Express''' is a daily [[Express trains in India|Express]] running between the [[Mysuru]] and [[Hubballi]] Junction, the headquarters of the [[South Western Railway zone|South Western Railway]] in India. | The 16591 / 16592 '''Hampi Express''' is a daily [[Express trains in India|Express]] running between the [[Mysuru]] and [[Hubballi]] Junction, the headquarters of the [[South Western Railway zone|South Western Railway]] in India. It is a train of the [[South Western Railway zone|South Western Railway]] having primary maintenance at [[Hubli|Hubballi]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
This train was introduced earlier between [[Bengaluru]] and [[Hosapete]] after the gauge conversion between Bengaluru and [[Dharmavaram, Anantapur district|Dharmavaram]] was completed. Later, it was extended to run till [[Hubli|Hubballi]]. In 1996, a slip/link was attached to this train as the [[Hazur Sahib Nanded–Bangalore City Express|Nanded Link Express]] which became a separate train in 2010. In July 2013, this train was extended to | This train was introduced earlier between [[Bengaluru]] and [[Hosapete]] after the gauge conversion between Bengaluru and [[Dharmavaram, Anantapur district|Dharmavaram]] was completed. Later, it was extended to run till [[Hubli|Hubballi]]. In 1996, a slip/link was attached to this train as the [[Hazur Sahib Nanded–Bangalore City Express|Nanded Link Express]] which became a separate train in 2010. In July 2013, this train was extended to Mysore to provide direct connectivity between Mysore and [[Ballari]] among other places | ||
The train is named after [[Hampi]], an historical town belonging to the [[Vijayanagara Empire]]. The town is a tourist attraction for the ruins of the empire. This train passes through [[Hospet|Hosapete]] that has the nearest station to this town.<ref>{{cite news| title=Hampi Express Details| url=http://hampi.in/hampi-express| work=www.HAMPI.in}}</ref> | The train is named after [[Hampi]], an historical town belonging to the [[Vijayanagara Empire]]. The town is a tourist attraction for the ruins of the empire. This train passes through [[Hospet|Hosapete]] that has the nearest station to this town.<ref>{{cite news| title=Hampi Express Details| url=http://hampi.in/hampi-express| work=www.HAMPI.in}}</ref> | ||
==Locomotive== | ==Locomotive== | ||
The train is hauled by | earlier was [[WDP-4B]]. The train is now hauled by a Hubballi - based [[WAP-7]] electric locomotive from end to end. | ||
==Coach composition== | ==Coach composition== | ||
This train has one AC First Class-Two Tier combo, one Two Tier AC and one Three Tier AC coach, 9 [[sleeping car|sleeping coaches]], 6 unreserved coaches and 2 second seating cum luggage [[Rake (train)|rake]]. The train shares its rakes with 16535/36 [[Gol Gumbaz Express]]. Also the train has recently been augmented with one First Class Air Conditioned coach by duly replacing one First Class cum AC Two Tier coach. | earlier this train runs with ICF coaches now they get an LHB coaches upgrade. This train has one AC First Class-Two Tier combo, one Two Tier AC and one Three Tier AC coach, 9 [[sleeping car|sleeping coaches]], 6 unreserved coaches and 2 second seating cum luggage [[Rake (train)|rake]]. The train shares its rakes with 16535/36 [[Gol Gumbaz Express]]. Also the train has recently been augmented with one First Class Air Conditioned coach by duly replacing one First Class cum AC Two Tier coach. | ||
==Route & halts== | ==Route & halts== | ||
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==Incidents and accidents== | ==Incidents and accidents== | ||
On 22 May 2012, the 16591 Hampi Express [[Penukonda train collision|collided with a stationary goods train]] at [[Penukonda]] station killing 25 people and injuring 74.<ref>{{cite news| title=Hampi Express accident: 25 dead; minister blames driver, says he jumped signal| url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-05-22/india/31815674_1_railway-minister-stationary-goods-train-hampi-express| archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150124085905/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Hampi-Express-accident-25-dead-minister-blames-driver-says-he-jumped-signal/articleshow/13394923.cms?referral=PM| archivedate=2015-01-24| work=[[The Times of India]]| accessdate=2012-05-22}}</ref> | On 22 May 2012, the 16591 Hampi Express [[Penukonda train collision|collided with a stationary goods train]] at [[Penukonda]] station killing 25 people and injuring 74.<ref>{{cite news| title=Hampi Express accident: 25 dead; minister blames driver, says he jumped signal| url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-05-22/india/31815674_1_railway-minister-stationary-goods-train-hampi-express| archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150124085905/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Hampi-Express-accident-25-dead-minister-blames-driver-says-he-jumped-signal/articleshow/13394923.cms?referral=PM| archivedate=2015-01-24| work=[[The Times of India]]| accessdate=2012-05-22}}</ref> | ||
== Gallery == | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:Hampi & Gol Gumbaz Express 01.jpg | |||
File:Hampi & Gol Gumbaz Express 02.jpg | |||
File:Hampi & Gol Gumbaz Express 03.jpg | |||
File:Hampi & Gol Gumbaz Express 04.jpg | |||
File:Hampi & Gol Gumbaz Express 05.jpg|Panorama view of Hampi & Gol Gumbaz Express rake parked at [[Mysore Junction railway station|Mysore junction]] | |||
File:Hampi & Gol Gumbaz Express 06.jpg | |||
File:Hampi & Gol Gumbaz Express 07.jpg | |||
</gallery> | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
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[[Category:Rail transport in Andhra Pradesh]] | [[Category:Rail transport in Andhra Pradesh]] | ||
[[Category:Express trains in India]] | [[Category:Express trains in India]] | ||
[[Category:Railway services introduced in 1980]] | |||
Latest revision as of 15:40, 2 March 2026
 Hampi express trainboard | |||||
| Overview | |||||
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| Service type | Express | ||||
| First service | 1 November 1980 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | South Western Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Start | Mysore (MYS) | ||||
| Stops | 32 | ||||
| End | Hubli (UBL) | ||||
| Distance travelled | 678 km (421 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 14h 50m | ||||
| Service frequency | Daily | ||||
| Train number(s) | 16591 / 16592 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC II Tier, AC III Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | On-board catering E-catering | ||||
| Observation facilities | Rake sharing with 16535/16536 Gol Gumbaz Express | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | LHB coach | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 45 km/h (28 mph) average including halts | ||||
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The 16591 / 16592 Hampi Express is a daily Express running between the Mysuru and Hubballi Junction, the headquarters of the South Western Railway in India. It is a train of the South Western Railway having primary maintenance at Hubballi.
History[edit | edit source]
This train was introduced earlier between Bengaluru and Hosapete after the gauge conversion between Bengaluru and Dharmavaram was completed. Later, it was extended to run till Hubballi. In 1996, a slip/link was attached to this train as the Nanded Link Express which became a separate train in 2010. In July 2013, this train was extended to Mysore to provide direct connectivity between Mysore and Ballari among other places
The train is named after Hampi, an historical town belonging to the Vijayanagara Empire. The town is a tourist attraction for the ruins of the empire. This train passes through Hosapete that has the nearest station to this town.[1]
Locomotive[edit | edit source]
earlier was WDP-4B. The train is now hauled by a Hubballi - based WAP-7 electric locomotive from end to end.
Coach composition[edit | edit source]
earlier this train runs with ICF coaches now they get an LHB coaches upgrade. This train has one AC First Class-Two Tier combo, one Two Tier AC and one Three Tier AC coach, 9 sleeping coaches, 6 unreserved coaches and 2 second seating cum luggage rake. The train shares its rakes with 16535/36 Gol Gumbaz Express. Also the train has recently been augmented with one First Class Air Conditioned coach by duly replacing one First Class cum AC Two Tier coach.
Route & halts[edit | edit source]
This train runs from Mysore via Kengeri, Bangalore City, Yesvantpur Junction, Yelahanka Junction, Hindupur, Dharmavaram, Anantapur, Guntakal Junction, Ballari Junction, Hosapete Junction, Gadag Junction to Hubli.
Schedule[edit | edit source]
- 16591 leaves Hubli every day at 6:20 PM to reach Mysore at 9:20 AM the next morning, covering 704 km in 15 hours at an average speed of 45 km/h
- 16592 leaves Mysore at 7:00 PM to reach Hubli at 10:40 AM, taking 16 hours at an average speed of 44 kmph
Rake sharing[edit | edit source]
The train sharing its rake with 16535/16536 Gol Gumbaz Express.
Incidents and accidents[edit | edit source]
On 22 May 2012, the 16591 Hampi Express collided with a stationary goods train at Penukonda station killing 25 people and injuring 74.[2]
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Panorama view of Hampi & Gol Gumbaz Express rake parked at Mysore junction -
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References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Hampi Express Details". www.HAMPI.in.
- ↑ "Hampi Express accident: 25 dead; minister blames driver, says he jumped signal". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 24 January 2015. Retrieved 22 May 2012.