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{{Use Indian English|date=April 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=April 2018}}
{{Infobox rail service
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Bangarapet - Bangalore City Express
| name = Bangarapet–Bangalore City Express
| image =  
| image =  
| image_width =  
| image_width =  
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| operator = [[South Western Railway zone]]
| operator = [[South Western Railway zone]]
| ridership =
| ridership =
| start = {{rws|Bangarapet Junction}} ('''BWT''')
| start = {{stnlnk|Bangarapet Junction}} (BWT)
| stops = 32
| stops = 32
| end = {{rws|Bangalore City}} ('''SBC''')
| end = {{stnlnk|Bangalore City}} (SBC)
| distance = {{convert|70|km|0|abbr=on}}
| distance = {{convert|70|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journey time = 1h 35m  
| journey time = 1h 35m  
| frequency = Daily {{efn|Runs seven days in a week for every direction.}}
| frequency = Daily {{efn|Runs seven days in a week for every direction.}}
| class = Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
| class = Sleeper class, General Unreserved
| seating = No
| seating = No
| sleeping = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =  
| autorack =  
| catering =  On-board Catering <br> E-Catering
| catering =  On-board catering <br> E-catering
| observation = [[ICF Coaches]]
| 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 = {{RailGauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| electrification =  
| electrification =  
| trainnumber = 16521/16522  
| trainnumber = 16521/16522  
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}}
}}


The '''Bangarapet - Bangalore City Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|Express]] train belonging to [[South Western Railway zone]] that runs between [[Bangarapet Junction railway station|Bangarapet Junction]] and [[Bangalore City railway station|Bangalore City]] in [[India]]. It is currently being operated with 16521/16522 train numbers on a daily basis.<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/Maintenance-work-at-Platform-No.-6./article17114728.ece  Maintenance work at Platform No. 6]</ref><ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/2004/08/29/stories/2004082912650300.htm Three new trains from Bangalore]{{dead link|date=April 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>
The '''Bangarapet–Bangalore City Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|Express]] train belonging to [[South Western Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Bangarapet Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Bangalore City}} in India. It is currently being operated with 16521/16522 train numbers on a daily basis.<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/Maintenance-work-at-Platform-No.-6./article17114728.ece  Maintenance work at Platform No. 6]</ref><ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/2004/08/29/stories/2004082912650300.htm Three new trains from Bangalore]{{dead link|date=April 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>


== Service==
== Service==


The 16521/Bangarapet - Bangalore City Express has an average speed of 40&nbsp;km/hr and covers 70&nbsp;km in 1h 45m. The 16522/Bangalore City - Bangarapet Express has an average speed of 44&nbsp;km/hr and covers 70&nbsp;km in 1h 35m.
The 16521/Bangarapet–Bangalore City Express has an average speed of 40&nbsp;km/hr and covers 70&nbsp;km in 1h 45m. The 16522/Bangalore City–Bangarapet Express has an average speed of 44&nbsp;km/hr and covers 70&nbsp;km in 1h 35m.


== Route and halts ==
== Route and halts ==
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The important halts of the train are:
The important halts of the train are:


* {{rws|Bangarapet Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Bangarapet Junction}}
* {{rws|Tyakal}}
* {{stnlnk|Tyakal}}
* {{rws|Malur}}
* {{stnlnk|Malur}}
* {{rws|Whitefield|India}}
* {{stnlnk|Whitefield|India}}
* {{rws|Krishnarajapuram}}
* {{stnlnk|Krishnarajapuram}}
* {{rws|Baiyyappanahalli}}
* {{stnlnk|Baiyyappanahalli}}
* {{rws|Bangalore East}}
* {{stnlnk|Bangalore East}}
* {{rws|Bangalore Cantonment}}
* {{stnlnk|Bangalore Cantonment}}
* {{rws|Bangalore City}}
* {{stnlnk|Bangalore City}}


==Coach composite==
==Coach composition==


The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110&nbsp;kmph. The train consists of 13 coaches :
The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110&nbsp;kmph. The train consists of 13 coaches:


* 10 General Unreserved
* 10 General Unreserved
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== Traction==
== Traction==


Both trains are hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Royapuram|Royapuram Loco Shed]] based [[WAP-7]] Electric locomotive from [[Bangalore]] to [[Bangarapet]] and vice versa.
Both trains are hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Royapuram|Royapuram Loco Shed]] based [[WAP-7]] electric locomotive from Bangalore to Bangarapet and vice versa.
 
== Notes ==
{{notelist}}


== See also ==
== See also ==
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* [[Bangalore City railway station]]
* [[Bangalore City railway station]]
* [[Bangarapet Junction railway station]]
* [[Bangarapet Junction railway station]]
* [[Arsikere − Mysore Passenger]]
* [[Arsikere−Mysore Passenger]]
* [[Night Queen Passenger]]
* [[Night Queen Passenger]]
* [[Jolarpettai - Bangalore City Express]]
* [[Jolarpettai–Bangalore City Express]]
* [[Bangarapet - Marikuppam Passenger]]
* [[Bangarapet–Marikuppam Passenger]]
 
== Notes ==
{{notelist}}


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


* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/10892 16521/Bangarapet - Bangalore City Express]
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/10892 16521/Bangarapet–Bangalore City Express] India Rail Info
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/10889 16522/Bangalore City - Bangarapet Express]
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/10889 16522/Bangalore City–Bangarapet Express] India Rail Info


{{Railways in Southern India}}
{{Railways in Southern India}}


{{DEFAULTSORT:Bangarapet - Bangalore City Express}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Bangarapet-Bangalore City Express}}
[[Category:Transport in Bangalore]]
[[Category:Transport in Bangalore]]
[[Category:Express trains in India]]
[[Category:Express trains in India]]

Latest revision as of 22:56, 18 July 2021


Bangarapet–Bangalore City Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service1 September 2004; 21 years ago (2004-09-01)
Current operator(s)South Western Railway zone
Route
StartBangarapet Junction (BWT)
Stops32
EndBangalore City (SBC)
Distance travelled70 km (43 mi)
Service frequencyDaily [lower-alpha 1]
Train number(s)16521/16522
On-board services
Class(es)Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering
E-catering
Observation facilitiesICF coaches
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stock2
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed40 km/h (25 mph), including halts

The Bangarapet–Bangalore City Express is an Express train belonging to South Western Railway zone that runs between Bangarapet Junction and Bangalore City in India. It is currently being operated with 16521/16522 train numbers on a daily basis.[1][2]

Service[edit | edit source]

The 16521/Bangarapet–Bangalore City Express has an average speed of 40 km/hr and covers 70 km in 1h 45m. The 16522/Bangalore City–Bangarapet Express has an average speed of 44 km/hr and covers 70 km in 1h 35m.

Route and halts[edit | edit source]

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition[edit | edit source]

The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 13 coaches:

  • 10 General Unreserved
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Traction[edit | edit source]

Both trains are hauled by a Royapuram Loco Shed based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Bangalore to Bangarapet and vice versa.

See also[edit | edit source]

Notes[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Runs seven days in a week for every direction.

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Maintenance work at Platform No. 6
  2. ↑ Three new trains from Bangalore[dead link]

External links[edit | edit source]


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