Kochuveli–Banaswadi Humsafar Express

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Kochuveli – Banaswadi Humsafar Express
Overview
Service typeHumsafar Express
First service20 October 2018; 2 years ago (2018-10-20)
Current operator(s)Southern Railways
Route
StartKochuveli (KCVL)
Stops12
EndBanaswadi (BAND)
Distance travelled828 km (514 mi)
Average journey time16h 40m
Service frequencyBi-weekly
Train number(s)16319 / 16320
On-board services
Class(es)AC 3 tier
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesAvailable
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesYes
Technical
Rolling stockLHB Humsafar
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed50 km/h (31 mph) Avg. Speed

Kochuveli - Banaswadi Humsafar Express is an express train of the Indian Railways connecting Kochuveli in Kerala and Banaswadi 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 is a full 3-tier AC sleeper. It 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.[citation needed]

Service[]

It averages 50 km/hr as 16319/Kochuveli - Banaswadi Humsafar Express starts on Thursday and Saturday from Kochuveli covering 828 km in 16 h 40 m & 59 km/hr as 16320/Banaswadi - Kochuveli Humsafar Express starts on Sunday and Friday from Banaswadi covering 828 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 Kochuveli 6:05 PM Thursday, Saturday Banaswadi (Bangalore) 10:45 AM Friday, Sunday
16320 BAND Banaswadi (Bangalore) 7:00 PM Sunday, Friday Kochuveli 9:05 AM Monday, Saturday

Coach composition[]

The train has standard LHB Modern High Speed rake with unique Humsafar Livery

Loco 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
BSicon LDER.svg EOG B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 B9 B10 B11 B12 B13 B14 B15 B16 B17 EOG

Traction[]

Both trains are hauled by a Royapuram / Erode based WAP 7 (HOG) equipped locomotive from Banaswadi to Kochuveli and vice versa.

Route & Halts[]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ Not a ‘humsafar’ for passengers from Tiruvalla
  2. ^ Poor connectivity at Banaswadi railway station leaves passengers fuming
  3. ^ INTRODUCTION OF HAMSAFAR EXPRESS
  4. ^ "Hamsafar Express from October 20"
  5. ^ New biweekly train from Kochuveli to Bengaluru to be flagged

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