Kochuveli–SMVT Bengaluru Humsafar Express explained

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Kochuveli – SMVT Bengaluru
Humsafar Express
Type:Humsafar Express
Operator:Southern Railways
Start: (KCVL)
Stops:12
End: (SMVB)
Distance:826km (513miles)
Journeytime:16h 40m
Frequency:Bi-weekly
Class:AC 3 tier
Seating:No
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:Available
Observation:Large windows
Baggage:Yes
Stock:LHB Humsafar
Trainnumber:16319 / 16320
Speed: Avg. Speed
Map State:collapsed

The 16319/16320 Kochuveli - SMVT Bengaluru Humsafar Express is an express train of the Indian Railways connecting in Kerala and SMVT in Karnataka. It is currently being operated with 16319/16320 train numbers on bi-weekly basis.[1] [2] [3] [4]

Coach composition

The train was designed by Indian Railways. It runs with a composition of 16 AC 3-tier and 2 Second class sleeper coaches.The train has standard LHB Modern High Speed rake with unique Humsafar LiveryIt includes a LED screen which shows passengers information about other stations and other information. An announcement system for the train is expected to be implemented in the future.

Service

It averages 50 km/h as 16319/Kochuveli - SMVT Humsafar Express starts on Thursday and Saturday from covering 828 km in 16 h 40 m & 59 km/h as 16320/SMVT - Kochuveli Humsafar Express starts on Sunday and Friday from covering 826 km in 14 h 05 m.[5]

Timing

Train Number Station Code Departure Station Departure Time Departure Day Arrival Station Arrival Time Arrival Day
16319 KCVL 6:05 PM Thursday, Saturday 10:45 AM Friday, Sunday
16320 SMVB 7:00 PM Sunday, Friday 9:05 AM Monday, Saturday

Coach position

Coach position for 16319 Kochuveli-SMVT Bengaluru Humsafar Express

Coach position for 16320 SMVT Bengaluru-Kochuveli Humsafar Express

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Royapuram / Erode based WAP 7 (HOG) equipped locomotive on its entire journey.

Route and halts

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2018/oct/22/not-a-humsafar-for-passengers-from-tiruvalla-1888302.html Not a ‘humsafar’ for passengers from Tiruvalla
  2. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/poor-connectivity-at-banaswadi-railway-station-leaves-passengers-fuming/articleshow/66298574.cms Poor connectivity at Banaswadi railway station leaves passengers fuming
  3. http://www.sr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=7235&did=15396943696748F733EC1BBCCCF3684B5028527FA0C9A INTRODUCTION OF HAMSAFAR EXPRESS
  4. https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/hamsafar-express-from-october-20/article25210525.ece/amp/ "Hamsafar Express from October 20"
  5. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/new-biweekly-train-from-kochuveli-to-bengaluru-to-be-flagged-off-on-october-20/articleshow/66076826.cms New biweekly train from Kochuveli to Bengaluru to be flagged