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{{Infobox rail service
{{Infobox rail service
| name        = Gol Gumbaz Express
| name        = Gol Gumbaz Express
| image        = File:Gol Gumbaz exp.jpg  
| image        = Hampi & Gol Gumbaz Express.jpg
| caption     = Gol Gumbaz express trainboard
| image_size  = 300px
| caption     = Gol Gumbaz express trainboard  
| type        = [[Express trains in India|Express]]
| type        = [[Express trains in India|Express]]
| first        = {{start date and age|df=yes|2009|12|08}}  
| first        = {{start date and age|df=yes|1971|04|01}}  
| last        =
| last        =
| status      =  
| status      =  
| operator    = [[South Western Railway zone|South Western Railways]]
| operator    = [[South Western Railway zone|South Western Railway]]
| start = {{stnlnk|Mysore}} (MYS)
| start = {{stnlnk|Mysore}} (MYS)
| stops        = 32
| stops        = 30
| end = {{stnlnk|Solapur}} (SUR)
| end = {{stnlnk|Pandharpur}} (PVR)
| distance    = {{convert|966|km|0|abbr=on}}
| locale = [[Karnataka]] & [[Maharashtra]]
| journeytime  = 20hrs 50mins
| distance    = {{convert|1098|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime  = 20 hrs 55 mins
| frequency    = Daily
| frequency    = Daily
| trainnumber  = 16535/16536
| trainnumber  = 16535 / 16536
| class        = AC First Class, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, Unreserved
| class        = AC First Class, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
| seating      = Yes
| seating      = Yes
| sleeping    = Yes
| sleeping    = Yes
| catering    = E-catering / On board catering
| catering    = E-catering, <br/> On-board catering
| observation  = Rake sharing with 16591/16592 [[Hampi Express]]
| observation  = Large Windows
| baggage      = Available
| baggage      = Available
| gauge        = {{track gauge|1676mm}} <br> [[broad gauge]]
| gauge        = {{track gauge|1676mm}} <br/> [[Broad Gauge]]
| stock        = [[ICF coaches]]
| stock        = [[LHB coach]]
| speed        = {{convert|48|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts  
| speed        = {{convert|52|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts.
| map          =[[File:Gol Gumbaz Express (Solapur - Mysore) Route map.jpg|thumb|320px|'''Gol Gumbaz Express''' (Solapur–Mysore) route map]]
| sharing      = Rake sharing with 16591/16592 [[Hampi Express]]
| map         =
}}
}}


The 16535 / 16536 '''Gol Gumbaz Express''' is a good patronage Express train, which was serving from the metre-gauge era between Bengaluru City, Karnataka, and Solapur City in Maharastra. Now it is a daily Express train running between [[Mysore]] and [[Solapur]] via {{stnlnk|Bangalore City}}, [[Arsikere]], [[Davanagere]], [[Hubli]], [[Gadag]], [[Bagalkot]] and [[Vijayapura]]. Numbered 16535/36 the train is an Express train of [[Indian Railways]] of South Western Railway Zone, Bangalore Division.
The 16535 / 16536 '''Gol Gumbaz Express''' is a daily express train running between [[Mysuru]] and [[Pandharpur]]. It is belongs to  [[Indian Railways]] of [[South Western Railway zone]], [[Hubballi railway division]]. Usually 165XX numbering is assigned to [[Bengaluru railway division]]<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=16535/Gol Gumbaz Express - Mysuru jn to Pandharpur SWR/South Western Zone - Railway Enquiry |url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-gol-gumbaz-express-16535/7830/1430/3156 |access-date=2024-06-15 |website=indiarailinfo.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=[IRFCA] Indian Railways FAQ - Train Numbers |url=https://www.irfca.org/faq/faq-number.html |access-date=2024-06-15 |website=www.irfca.org}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-10-24 |title=what do the 5 digits in a train number mean? |url=https://erail.in/blog/5-digits-in-a-train-number-mean/44 |access-date=2024-06-15 |website=erail.in}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=16536/Gol Gumbaz Express (PT) - Pandharpur to Mysuru Jn SWR/South Western Zone - Railway Enquiry |url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-gol-gumbaz-express-16536/7833/3156/1430 |access-date=2024-06-15 |website=indiarailinfo.com}}</ref>


==Relevance==
==Relevance==
The train is named after the famous [[Gol Gumbaz]], a historical monument located in [[Vijayapura]]. It is an important train which connects North Karnataka with Bangalore. This train covers important districts of [[Karnataka]] which includes [[Mysore]], [[Bangalore]], [[Tumkur]] from South Karnataka and [[Haveri]], [[Dharwad]], [[Gadag]], [[Bagalkot]], [[Vijayapura]] from North Karnataka.
The train is named after the famous [[Gol Gumbaz]], a historical monument located in [[Vijayapura]]. It is an important train that connects North Karnataka with Bangalore. This train covers important districts of [[Karnataka]] which include [[Mysuru]], [[Bangalore]], [[Tumkur]] from south Karnataka, and [[Haveri]], [[Dharwad]], [[Gadag]], [[Bagalkot]], [[Vijayapura]] from North Karnataka. Initially ran upto [[Solapur]] now upto extended [[Pandharpur]].{{cn|date=June 2024}}


==Route & Halts==
==Route and halts==
The train runs from {{stnlnk|Mysore}} via {{stnlnk|Kengeri}}, {{stnlnk|Bangalore City}}, {{stnlnk|Yesvantpur Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Arsikere Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Davangere}}, {{stnlnk|Hubli Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Gadag Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Bagalkot}}, {{stnlnk|Hotgi Junction}} to {{stnlnk|Solapur}}.
The train runs from Mysore via {{stnlnk|Kengeri}}, {{stnlnk|KSR Bengaluru}}, {{stnlnk|Yesvantpur Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Arsikere Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Davangere}}, {{stnlnk|Hubballi Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Gadag Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Bagalkot}}, {{stnlnk|Bijapur}}, {{stnlnk|Hotgi Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Solapur Junction}} to Pandharpur.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" />


==Schedule==
==Schedule==
* 16536 Gol Gumbaz Express leaves Solapur at 14:40 IST, arrive at 07:35 IST at Yeshwantpur, 07:55 IST at Bangalore City and 11:15 IST at Mysore with an average speed of 46&nbsp;km/hr
* 16536 Gol Gumbaz Express leaves Pandharpur at 13:00 IST, arrive at 06:50 IST arrives in Mysuru jn at 10:45 IST at with an average speed of 52 km/h<ref name=":1" />
* 16535 Gol Gumbaz Express leaves Mysore at 15:50 IST, arrive Bangalore City at 19:00 IST, Yeshwantpur at 19:15 IST and leave for Solapur at 19:30 IST with an average speed of 47&nbsp;km/hr.
* 16535 Gol Gumbaz Express leaves Mysuru jn at 15:30 IST, arrives in Pandharpur 12:25 IST with an average speed of 52km/h.<ref name=":0" />


==Traction==
==Traction==
It is hauled by a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Hubli|Hubli]]-based [[WDP-4]] twins locomotives from Solapur to {{stnlnk|Yesvantpur Junction}} and a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Krishnarajapuram|Krishnarajapuram]]-based [[WAP-7]] locomotive takes over the remaining journey to Mysore.
earlier was used to run with [[WDP-4]]. It is hauled by a [[Hubballi]] based [[WAP-7]] from pandharapura to Hubballi and after reversing direction at Hubballi, a [[Diesel & Electric Loco Shed, Krishnarajapuram|Krishnarajapuram Loco Shed]]-based [[WAP-7]] electric locomotive hauls the train for its remainder leg of journey from hubballi to Mysuru and vice-versa.


==Rake sharing==
==Rake sharing==
This train shares its rakes with 16591/16592 [[Hampi Express]].
This train shares its rake with 16591/16592 [[Hampi Express]].<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" />
 
== Gallery ==
<gallery>
File:Gol Gumbaz Express negotiating curve near Yeliyur.jpg|Gol Gumbaz Express near Yeliyur
File:Gol Gumbaz Express negotiating curve near Yeliyur 2.jpg|Gol Gumbaz Express negotiating curve near Yeliyur
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 04.jpg
File:Hampi & Gol Gumbaz Express 07.jpg
File:Hampi & Gol Gumbaz Express 06.jpg
File:Hampi & Gol Gumbaz Express 01.jpg
File:Hampi & Gol Gumbaz Express 02.jpg
File:Hampi & Gol Gumbaz Express 03.jpg
File:Gol Gumbaz Express negotiating curve near Yeliyur 3.jpg
</gallery>


==Direction reversal==
==Direction reversal==
The train reverses its direction 2 times at;
The train reverses its direction twice at;
* {{stnlnk|Hubli Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Hubballi Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Gadag Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Gadag Junction}}


==External links==
== References ==
* [http://indiarailinfo.com/train/7830 16535/Gol Gumbaz Express] India Rail Info
{{reflist}}


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

Latest revision as of 15:41, 2 March 2026


Gol Gumbaz Express
Gol Gumbaz express trainboard
Overview
Service typeExpress
LocaleKarnataka & Maharashtra
First service1 April 1971; 55 years ago (1971-04-01)
Current operator(s)South Western Railway
Route
StartMysore (MYS)
Stops30
EndPandharpur (PVR)
Distance travelled1,098 km (682 mi)
Average journey time20 hrs 55 mins
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)16535 / 16536
On-board services
Class(es)AC First Class, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesE-catering,
On-board catering
Observation facilitiesLarge Windows
Baggage facilitiesAvailable
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Broad Gauge
Operating speed52 km/h (32 mph) average including halts.
Rake sharingRake sharing with 16591/16592 Hampi Express

The 16535 / 16536 Gol Gumbaz Express is a daily express train running between Mysuru and Pandharpur. It is belongs to Indian Railways of South Western Railway zone, Hubballi railway division. Usually 165XX numbering is assigned to Bengaluru railway division[1][2][3][4]

Relevance[edit | edit source]

The train is named after the famous Gol Gumbaz, a historical monument located in Vijayapura. It is an important train that connects North Karnataka with Bangalore. This train covers important districts of Karnataka which include Mysuru, Bangalore, Tumkur from south Karnataka, and Haveri, Dharwad, Gadag, Bagalkot, Vijayapura from North Karnataka. Initially ran upto Solapur now upto extended Pandharpur.[citation needed]

Route and halts[edit | edit source]

The train runs from Mysore via Kengeri, KSR Bengaluru, Yesvantpur Junction, Arsikere Junction, Davangere, Hubballi Junction, Gadag Junction, Bagalkot, Bijapur, Hotgi Junction, Solapur Junction to Pandharpur.[1][4]

Schedule[edit | edit source]

  • 16536 Gol Gumbaz Express leaves Pandharpur at 13:00 IST, arrive at 06:50 IST arrives in Mysuru jn at 10:45 IST at with an average speed of 52 km/h[4]
  • 16535 Gol Gumbaz Express leaves Mysuru jn at 15:30 IST, arrives in Pandharpur 12:25 IST with an average speed of 52km/h.[1]

Traction[edit | edit source]

earlier was used to run with WDP-4. It is hauled by a Hubballi based WAP-7 from pandharapura to Hubballi and after reversing direction at Hubballi, a Krishnarajapuram Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive hauls the train for its remainder leg of journey from hubballi to Mysuru and vice-versa.

Rake sharing[edit | edit source]

This train shares its rake with 16591/16592 Hampi Express.[1][4]

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Gol Gumbaz Express near Yeliyur
    Gol Gumbaz Express near Yeliyur
  • Gol Gumbaz Express negotiating curve near Yeliyur
    Gol Gumbaz Express negotiating curve near Yeliyur
  • Panorama view of Hampi & Gol Gumbaz Express rake parked at Mysore junction
    Panorama view of Hampi & Gol Gumbaz Express rake parked at Mysore junction

Direction reversal[edit | edit source]

The train reverses its direction twice at;

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "16535/Gol Gumbaz Express - Mysuru jn to Pandharpur SWR/South Western Zone - Railway Enquiry". indiarailinfo.com. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
  2. ↑ "[IRFCA] Indian Railways FAQ - Train Numbers". www.irfca.org. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
  3. ↑ "what do the 5 digits in a train number mean?". erail.in. 24 October 2017. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 "16536/Gol Gumbaz Express (PT) - Pandharpur to Mysuru Jn SWR/South Western Zone - Railway Enquiry". indiarailinfo.com. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
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