Bhagat Ki Kothi−Bangalore City Express (via Guntakal)
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Current operator(s) | South Western Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Start | Bhagat Ki Kothi |
| Stops | 24 |
| End | Bangalore City |
| Distance travelled | 2,177 km (1,353 mi) |
| Average journey time | 47 hours 25 mins |
| Service frequency | Weekly |
| Train number(s) | 16553 / 16554 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, sleeper class, general unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | Yes |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | ICF Bogie |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 46 km/h (29 mph) |
The 16553 / 54 Bhagat Ki Kothi - Bangalore City Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways South Western Railway zone that runs between Bhagat Ki Kothi and Bangalore City in India.
It operates as train number 16553 from Bhagat Ki Kothi to Bangalore City and as train number 16554 in the reverse direction serving the states of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh & Karnataka.[1]
Coach composition
The coach composition of the 15007 train is:
- 2 AC II Tier
- 3 AC III Tier
- 12 Sleeper Coaches
- 3 General
- 2 Second-class Luggage/parcel van
- 1 PC - Pantry Car
| Loco | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | GRD | GEN | GEN | A1 | A2 | B1 | B2 | B3 | S1 | S2 | S3 | PC | S4 | S5 | S6 | S7 | S8 | S9 | S10 | S11 | S12 | GEN | GRD |
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service
The 16553 Bhagat Ki Kothi - Bangalore City Express covers the distance of 2,177 km (1,353 mi) in 47 hours 05 mins (46 km/hr) & in 46 hours 45 mins as the 16554 Bangalore City - Bhagat Ki Kothi Express (46 km/hr).
As the average speed of the train is lower than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.
Timing
16534 - leaves KRS Bangalore City Jn (Bangalore) every Sunday at 17:00 PM IST and reach Bhagat Ki Kothi ,(Rajasthan) 16:45 PM on Tuesday. From here train moves forward and terminates at Jodhpur Junction at 16:50 PM.
- Distance from Jodhpur Station to Bhagat Ki Kothi is 3 KM []
16533 - Leaves Bhagat Ki Kothi, (Rajasthan) at 5:30 AM IST every Wednesday and reach KRS Bangalore City Jn, (Bangalore) on Friday Morning 3:15 AM IST
Routing
The 16553 / 54 Bhagat Ki Kothi - Bangalore City Express runs from Bhagat Ki Kothi via Luni Junction, Marwar Junction, Ahmedabad Junction, Vadodara Junction, Bharuch Junction, Surat, Vasai Road, Kalyan Junction, Pune Junction, Miraj Junction, Hubli Junction, Bellary Junction, Guntakal Junction to Bangalore City.
Traction
As the route is going to electrification, a Hubli Junction based WDP-4 diesel locomotive pulls the train to its destination.
References
- ↑ , South Central Railways, 14 September 2016
External Links
- 16553 Bhagat Ki Kothi - Bangalore City Express at India Rail Info
- 16554 Bangalore City - Bhagat Ki Kothi Express at India Rail Info
