Kochuveli–Banaswadi Humsafar Express

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]

Kochuveli – Banaswadi Humsafar Express
Kochuveli - Banaswadi Humsafar Exp. on its inaugural run
Overview
Service typeHumsafar Express
First service20 October 2018 (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

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.

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 NumberStation CodeDeparture StationDeparture TimeDeparture DayArrival StationArrival TimeArrival Day
16319KCVLKochuveli6:05 PMThursday, SaturdayBanaswadi (Bangalore)10:45 AMFriday, Sunday
16320BANDBanaswadi (Bangalore)7:00 PMSunday, FridayKochuveli9:05 AMMonday, 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
EOGB1B2B3B4B5B6B7B8B9B10B11B12B13B14B15B16B17EOG

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

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