KSR Bangalore–Gandhidham Express explained
| Gandhidham–Bangalore City Express |
| Type: | Express |
| Operator: | South Western Railway |
| Start: | (GIMB) |
| Stops: | 30 |
| End: | (SBC) |
| Distance: | 1954km (1,214miles) |
| Journeytime: | 38 hrs 10 mins |
| Frequency: | Weekly |
| Class: | AC 1st Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved |
| Seating: | Yes |
| Sleeping: | Yes |
| Catering: | On-board catering
E-catering |
| Observation: | Large windows |
| Baggage: | Available |
| Otherfacilities: | Below the seats |
| Stock: | LHB coach |
| Trainnumber: | 16505 / 16506 |
| Speed: | 51km/h average including halts |
The 16505 / 16506 Gandhidham–KSR Bengaluru Express is an Express train belonging to South Western Railway zone that runs between and in India. It is currently being operated with 16505/16506 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1] [2] [3]
Service
- The 16505/Gandhidham–KSR Bengaluru Express has an average speed of 46 km/h and covers 1955 km in 42 hrs 15 mins.
- The 16506/KSR Bengaluru–Gandhidham Express has an average speed of 51 km/h and covers 1955 km in 38 hrs 40 mins.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
Coach composition
The train has standard LHB rakes with a maximum speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 22 coaches:
- 1 AC I Tier
- 2 AC II Tier
- 6 AC III Tier
- 7 Sleeper coaches
- 2 General Unreserved
- 1 Seating cum Luggage Rake
- 1 Pantry car
- 2 Generator Cars (EOG)
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Schedule
| Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Departure day | Arrival station | Arrival time | Arrival day |
|---|
| 16505 | GIMB | Gandhidham Junction | 09:00 AM | Tue | Bangalore City | 03:15 AM | Thu |
| 16506 | SBC | Bangalore City | 10:20 PM | Sat | Gandhidham Junction | 11:00 AM | Mon | |
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Krishnarajapuram Loco Shed based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Bangalore to Gandhidham and vice versa.
Rake sharing
The train shares its rake with;
- 16573/16574 Yesvantpur–Puducherry Weekly Express,
- 16533/16534 Jodhpur–Bangalore City Express (via Guntakal),
- 16533/16534 Ajmer–Bangalore City Garib Nawaz Express 16507/16508 Jodhpur–Bangalore City Express (via Hubballi).
See also
External links
Notes and References
- http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/surat/train-driver-injured-in-stone-pelting-complaint-lodged/articleshow/57657779.cms Train driver injured in stone-pelting, complaint lodged
- http://www.wr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=2870&id=0,4,268 NEW MAIN LINE TIME TABLE WITH MAJOR INITIATIVES RELEASED BY WESTERN RAILWAY GM
- http://www.swr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=605&did=140263641540077CE9FF8D0174961DD28BF3BE64B29FC.web91 PR81-EXTENSION OF PERIOD OF TEMPORARY STOPPAGES PROVIDED AT VARIOUS STATIONS
