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Thiruvananthapuram North–SMVT Bengaluru
Humsafar Express
Overview
Service typeHumsafar Express
First service20 October 2018; 6 years ago (2018-10-20)
Current operator(s)Southern Railways
Route
TerminiThiruvananthapuram North (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 Thiruvananthapuram North - SMVT Bengaluru Humsafar Express is an express train of the Indian Railways connecting Thiruvananthapuram North in Kerala and SMVT in Karnataka. It is currently being operated with 16319/16320 train numbers on bi-weekly basis.

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 Thiruvananthapuram North 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.

Timing

Train Number Station Code Departure Station Departure Time Departure Day Arrival Station Arrival Time Arrival Day
16319 KCVL Thiruvananthapuram North 6:05 PM Thursday, Saturday SMVT (Bangalore) 10:45 AM Friday, Sunday
16320 SMVB SMVT (Bangalore) 7:00 PM Sunday, Friday Thiruvananthapuram North 9:05 AM Monday, Saturday

Coach position

Coach position for 16319 Thiruvananthapuram North-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
EOG S1 S2 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 B9 B10 B11 B12 B13 B14 B15 B16 EOG

Coach position for 16320 SMVT Bengaluru-Thiruvananthapuram North Humsafar Express

Loco 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 19 20 21
EOG B16 B15 B14 B13 B12 B11 B10 B9 B8 B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 S2 S1 EOG

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

  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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