Kochuveli – SMVT Bengaluru
Humsafar Express
Overview
Service typeHumsafar Express
First service20 October 2018 (2018-10-20)
Current operator(s)Southern Railways
Route
TerminiKochuveli (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 stockLHB Humsafar
Track gauge1,676 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]

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.

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
16319KCVLKochuveli6:05 PMThursday, SaturdayBanaswadi (Bangalore)10:45 AMFriday, Sunday
16320SMVBSMVT (Bangalore)7:00 PMSunday, FridayKochuveli9:05 AMMonday, Saturday

Coach position

Coach position for 16319 Kochuveli-SMVT Bengaluru Humsafar Express

Loco 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 19 20 21
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Coach position for 16320 SMVT Bengaluru-Kochuveli Humsafar Express

Loco 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 19 20 21
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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

See also

References

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