Mysore–Bangalore Rajya Rani Express Explained

Rajya Rani Express
Type:Rajya Rani Express[1]
Operator:South Western Railways
Start: (SBC)
Stops:8
End: (MYS)
Distance:139km (86miles)
Journeytime:2 hours 40 minutes
Frequency:Daily
Class:General Unreserved, AC Chair Car, 2S
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:No
Catering:On-board catering
Observation:Rake sharing with 16215/16216 Chamundi Express
Otherfacilities:Below the seats
Stock:ICF coach
Trainnumber:16557 / 16558
Speed:52km/h average including halts

The 16557 / 16558 Rajya Rani Express[2] is a daily commuter train between Mysore and Bangalore. This train leaves Bangalore City at 11:30 AM and reaches Mysore at 1:45 PM. In the return direction, it leaves Mysore at 2:50 PM to reach Bangalore City at 5:20 PM.

It operates with the number 16558 from Bangalore to Mysore and 16557 in the reverse direction. En route, this train stops at Kengeri, Bidadi, Ramanagara, Channapatna, Maddur, Mandya, Pandavapura and Srirangapatna.

It offers second-class chair cars & an air-conditioned chair car available for booking in advance.

History

Rajya Rani Express trains are a series of express trains operated by Indian Railways to connect state capitals with other cities important for tourism, pilgrimage or business. This was introduced in the Rail Budget 2011.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rajya Rani Express to Connect State Capitals With Important Cities of Those States. Government of India. Press Information Bureau. 25 February 2011.
  2. Web site: Rajya Rani Express to Connect State Capitals With Important Cities of Those States. Government of India. Press Information Bureau. 25 February 2011.