KSR Bangalore–Jodhpur Express (via Hubballi) explained

Jodhpur–Bangalore City Express
Type:Express
Locale:Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat & Rajasthan
Operator:South Western Railways
Start: (JU)
Stops:44
End: (SBC)
Distance:2109.6km (1,310.8miles)
Journeytime:44 hours 35 mins
Frequency:Bi-weekly
Class:AC 1 tier, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:Pantry car,
E-catering,
On-board catering
Observation:Large windows
Stock:LHB coach
Trainnumber:16507 / 16508
Speed:46km/h average with halts

The 16507 / 16508 Jodhpur–KSR Bengaluru City Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways South Western Railway zone that runs between and in India.[1]

It operates as train number 16507 from Jodhpur Junction to KSR Bengaluru and as train number 16508 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Karnataka.

Coaches

The train has standard ICF rakes with a maximum speed of 130 km/h. The train consists of 26 coaches:[2]

As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Service

As the average speed of the train is lower than 55km/h, as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routing

The 16507/08 Jodhpur–Bangalore City Express runs from via,,,,,,,,,,, to .

Schedule

Train number Station code Departure station Departure time Departure day Arrival station Arrival time Arrival day
16507 JU Jodhpur Junction 05:10 AM Thu,Sat Bangalore City 03:15 AM Sat,Mon
16508 SBC Bangalore City 21:50 PM Mon,Wed Jodhpur Junction 16:50 PM Wed,Fri

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with;

Traction

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

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: 1 Injured, 31 Trains disrupted as portion of Khokhra Railway bridge collapses . Ahmedabad Mirror . 4 October 2015 . 29 November 2018 .
  2. News: जोधपूर-बेंगळुरू एक्स्प्रेस लुटली . Jodhpur–Bengaluru Express . Maharashtra Times . 22 February 2014 . 29 November 2018 .