| Kochuveli−Bhavnagar Express | |
| Type: | Express |
| First: | [1] |
| Operator: | Western Railways |
| Stops: | 37 as 19259 39 as 19260 |
| End: | Bhavnagar Terminus |
| Distance: | 2261km (1,405miles) |
| Journey Time: | 44 hours 40 minutes as 19259 41 hours 40 minutes as 19260 |
| Frequency: | Weekly |
| Class: | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, Unreserved/General, Pantry car |
| Seating: | Yes |
| Sleeping: | Yes |
| Catering: | Pantry car On-board catering E-catering |
| Entertainment: | Yes |
| Baggage: | Yes |
| Stock: | LHB coaches |
| Electrification: | Yes |
| Trainnumber: | 19259 / 19260 |
| Speed: | 50km/h,and 54 km/h (33 mph) including halts |
The 19259 / 60 Kochuveli–Bhavnagar Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways – Western Railway zone that runs between in Trivandrum and Bhavnagar Terminus in India. From 22 December, 2022, it runs with highly refurbished LHB coaches
It operates as train number 19259 from Kochuveli to Bhavnagar Terminus and as train number 19260 in the reverse direction serving the states of Kerala, Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra and Gujarat.[2]
The 19259 / 60 Kochuveli–Bhavnagar Express has a total of 22 coaches which includes two AC 2 tier, six AC 3 tier, eight Sleeper class, three General Unreserved, one SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) Coach, 1 EOG and 1 pantry car.[3]
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
The 19259 Kochuveli–Bhavnagar Terminus Express covers the distance of 2261 km (1,405 mi) in 44 hours 40 mins (50 km/h) & in 41 hours 50 mins as 19260 Bhavnagar Terminus–Kochuveli Express (54 km/h).
As the average speed of the train is lower than 55km/h, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare doesn't include a Superfast surcharge.[4]
The 19259 / 60 Kochuveli−Bhavnagar Express runs from via,,,,,,,,,,,,,, to Bhavnagar Terminus.
It is hauled by Vadodara Loco Shed-based WAP-7 for its entire journey.