KSR Bangalore–Bhagat Ki Kothi Express (via Guntakal)

Bhagat Ki Kothi–Bangalore City Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
LocaleKarnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat & Rajasthan
Current operator(s)South Western Railway
Route
TerminiBhagat Ki Kothi Junction (BGKT)
Bangalore City (SBC)
Stops29
Distance travelled2,177 km (1,353 mi)
Average journey time47 hours 40 mins
Service frequencyWeekly
Train number(s)16533 / 16534
On-board services
Class(es)AC 1 tier, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesPantry car,
E-catering,
On-board catering
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed46 km/h (29 mph) average with halts

The 16533 / 16534 KSR Bengaluru City–Bhagat Ki Kothi Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways South Western Railway zone that runs between Bhagat Ki Kothi and Bangalore City in India.

It operates as train number 16533 from Bangalore City Junction 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

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
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

  • 16533/ Bhagat Ki Kothi–Bangalore City Express covers the distance of 2,177 km (1,353 mi) in 47 hours 35 mins (46 km/h).
  • The 16534/ Bangalore City–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

The 16533 / 34 Bhagat Ki Kothi–Bangalore City Express runs from Bhagat Ki Kothi via Luni Junction, Marwar Junction, Ahmedabad Junction, Vadodara Junction, Bharuch Junction, Surat, Vasai Road, Kalyan Junction, Pune Junction, Miraj Junction, Hubli Junction, Ballari Junction, Guntakal Junction to Bangalore City.

Schedule

Train number Station code Departure station Departure time Departure day Arrival station Arrival time Arrival Day
16533 JU Jodhpur Junction 06:20 AM Wed Bangalore City 02:30 AM Fri
16534 SBC Bangalore City 17:00 PM Sun Jodhpur Junction 14:15 PM Tue

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with;

Traction

As the route is fully electrified, a Krishnarajapuram Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive pulls the train to its destination.

References

  1. ^ [1], South Central Railways, 14 September 2016


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