The Bangarapet–KSR Bengaluru Express is an Express train belonging to South Western Railway zone that runs between Bangarapet Junction and Bangalore City in India. It is currently being operated with 16521/16522 train numbers on a daily basis.[1][2]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 1 September 2004 |
| Current operator(s) | South Western Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Termini | Bangarapet Junction (BWT) Bangalore City (SBC) |
| Stops | 32 |
| Distance travelled | 70 km (43 mi) |
| Average journey time | 1h 35m |
| Service frequency | Daily [a] |
| Train number(s) | 16521/16522 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | Sleeper class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | No |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | On-board catering E-catering |
| Observation facilities | ICF coach |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 2 |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 40 km/h (25 mph), including halts |
Service edit
The 16521/Bangarapet–Bangalore City Express has an average speed of 40 km/h and covers 70 km in 1h 45m. The 16522/Bangalore City–Bangarapet Express has an average speed of 44 km/h and covers 70 km in 1h 35m.
Route and halts edit
The important halts of the train are:
Coach composition edit
The train has standard ICF rakes with a maximum speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 13 coaches:
- 10 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Traction edit
Both trains are hauled by a Royapuram Loco Shed based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Bangalore to Bangarapet and vice versa.
See also edit
Notes edit
- ^ Runs seven days in a week for every direction.
References edit
External links edit
- 16521/Bangarapet–Bangalore City Express India Rail Info
- 16522/Bangalore City–Bangarapet Express India Rail Info
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