Kochuveli–SMVT Bengaluru Humsafar Express
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]
| Kochuveli – SMVT Bengaluru Humsafar Express | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Service type | Humsafar Express |
| First service | 20 October 2018 |
| Current operator(s) | Southern Railways |
| Route | |
| Termini | Kochuveli (KCVL) Sir M. Visvesaraya Terminal, Bengaluru (SMVB) |
| Stops | 12 |
| Distance travelled | 826 km (513 mi) |
| Average journey time | 16h 40m |
| Service frequency | Bi-weekly |
| Train number(s) | 16319 / 16320 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 3 tier |
| Seating arrangements | No |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | Available |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Baggage facilities | Yes |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB Humsafar |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 50 km/h (31 mph) Avg. Speed |
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 Number | Station Code | Departure Station | Departure Time | Departure Day | Arrival Station | Arrival Time | Arrival Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16319 | KCVL | Kochuveli | 6:05 PM | Thursday, Saturday | Banaswadi (Bangalore) | 10:45 AM | Friday, Sunday |
| 16320 | SMVB | SMVT (Bangalore) | 7:00 PM | Sunday, Friday | Kochuveli | 9:05 AM | Monday, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 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-Kochuveli 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.
