Kochuveli–SMVT Bengaluru Humsafar Express

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Kochuveli – SMVT Bengaluru
Humsafar Express
Overview
Service type Humsafar Express
First service20 October 2018;5 years ago (2018-10-20)
Current operator(s) Southern Railways
Route
Termini Kochuveli (KCVL)
Sir M. Visvesaraya Terminal, Bengaluru (SMVB)
Stops12
Distance travelled826 km (513 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 stock LHB Humsafar
Track gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed50 km/h (31 mph) Avg. Speed

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

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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 Livery 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/h as 16319/Kochuveli - SMVT Humsafar Express starts on Thursday and Saturday from Kochuveli covering 828 km in 16 h 40 m & 59 km/h as 16320/SMVT - Kochuveli Humsafar Express starts on Sunday and Friday from Sir M. Visvesaraya Terminal, Bengaluru covering 826 km in 14 h 05 m. [5]

Timing

Train NumberStation CodeDeparture StationDeparture TimeDeparture DayArrival StationArrival TimeArrival Day
16319KCVL Kochuveli 6:05 PMThursday, Saturday Banaswadi (Bangalore) 10:45 AMFriday, Sunday
16320SMVB SMVT (Bangalore) 7:00 PMSunday, Friday Kochuveli 9:05 AMMonday, Saturday

Coach position

Coach position for 16319 Kochuveli-SMVT Bengaluru Humsafar Express

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Coach position for 16320 SMVT Bengaluru-Kochuveli Humsafar Express

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Traction

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

Route and halts

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