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.[1][2][3][4]
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.[citation needed]
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.[5]
Timing
Train Number | Station Code | Departure Station | Departure Time | Departure Day | Arrival Station | Arrival Time | Arrival Day |
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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 |
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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 |
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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
- Thiruvananthapuram North
- Kollam Junction
- Chengannur
- Kottayam
- Ernakulam Town
- Thrissur
- Palakkad Junction
- Coimbatore Junction
- Erode Junction
- Salem Junction
- Bangarapet Junction
- Krishnarajapuram
- Sir M. Visvesaraya Terminal, Bengaluru
See also
- Kochuveli railway station
- Kochuveli Yesvantpur Garib Rath Express
- Mysuru Junction–Kochuveli Express
- Yesvantpur–Kochuveli AC Express