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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Locale | Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat & Rajasthan |
| Current operator(s) | South Western Railway |
| Route | |
| Start | Bhagat Ki Kothi (BGKT) |
| Stops | 29 |
| End | KSR Bengaluru (SBC) |
| Distance travelled | 2,177 km (1,353 mi) |
| Average journey time | 47 hours 40 mins |
| Service frequency | Weekly |
| Train number(s) | 16533 / 16534 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 1 tier, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | Pantry car, E-catering, On-board catering |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 46 km/h (29 mph) average with halts |
The 16533 / 16534 KSR Bengaluru–Bhagat Ki Kothi Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways South Western Railway zone that runs between Bhagat Ki Kothi and KSR Bengaluru in India.
It operates as train number 16533 from KSR Bengaluru to Bhagat Ki Kothi and as train number 16534 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.[1]
Coach composition[edit | edit source]
The train has LHB rakes with a maximum speed of 130 km/h. The train consists of 26 coaches:
- 1 AC First Class
- 3 AC II Tier
- 4 AC III Tier
- 11 Sleeper coaches
- 1 Pantry Car
- 4 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
| Loco | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 |
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SLR | GEN | GEN | H1 | A1 | A2 | A3 | B1 | B2 | B3 | B4 | S1 | S2 | PC | S3 | S4 | S5 | S6 | S7 | S8 | S9 | S10 | S11 | GEN | GEN | SLR |
Service[edit | edit source]
- 16533/ Bhagat Ki Kothi–KSR Bengaluru Express covers the distance of 2,177 km (1,353 mi) in 47 hours 35 mins (46 km/h).
- The 16534/ KSR Bengaluru–Bhagat Ki Kothi Express covers the distance of 2,177 km (1,353 mi) in 47 hours 50 mins (46 km/h).
As the average speed of the train is lower than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routing[edit | edit source]
The 16533 / 34 Bhagat Ki kothi-KSR Bengaluru Express runs from Bhagat Ki Kothi via Luni Junction, Marwar Junction, Ahmedabad Junction, Vadodara Junction, Bharuch Junction, Surat, Vasai Road, Kalyan Junction, Pune Junction, Belagavi, Hubballi Junction, Ballari Junction, Guntakal Junction KSR Bengaluru
Schedule[edit | edit source]
| Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Departure day | Arrival station | Arrival time | Arrival Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16533 | JU | Jodhpur Junction | 06:20 AM | Wed | KSR Bengaluru | 02:30 AM | Fri |
| 16534 | SBC | KSR Bengaluru | 17:00 PM | Sun | Jodhpur Junction | 14:15 PM | Tue |
Rake sharing[edit | edit source]
The train shares its rake with;
- 16573/16574 Yesvantpur–Puducherry Weekly Express,
- 16507/16508 KSR Bengaluru–Jodhpur Express (via Davangere),
- 16505/16506 Gandhidham–KSR Bengaluru Express,
- 16531/16532 Ajmer - KSR Bengaluru Garib Nawaz Express.
Traction[edit | edit source]
Earlier this train run with WDP-4B. As the route is fully electrified, a Krishnarajapuram Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive pulls the train to its destination.
References[edit | edit source]
External links[edit | edit source]
- 16533/Bhagat Ki Kothi–Bangalore City Express at India Rail Info
- 16534/Bangalore City–Bhagat Ki Kothi Express at India Rail Info
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