KSR Bangalore–Gandhidham Express

The 16505 / 16506 Gandhidham–KSR Bengaluru Express is an Express train belonging to South Western Railway zone that runs between Gandhidham Junction and Bangalore City in India. It is currently being operated with 16505/16506 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1][2][3]

Gandhidham–Bangalore City Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service11 July 2002; 22 years ago (2002-07-11)
Current operator(s)South Western Railway
Route
TerminiGandhidham Junction (GIMB)
KSR Bengaluru City (SBC)
Stops30
Distance travelled1,954 km (1,214 mi)
Average journey time38 hrs 10 mins
Service frequencyWeekly [a]
Train number(s)16505 / 16506
On-board services
Class(es)AC 1st Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering
E-catering
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesAvailable
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed51 km/h (32 mph) average including halts
Route map

Service

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  • The 16505/Gandhidham–KSR Bengaluru Express has an average speed of 46 km/h and covers 1955 km in 42 hrs 15 mins.
  • The 16506/KSR Bengaluru–Gandhidham Express has an average speed of 51 km/h and covers 1955 km in 38 hrs 40 mins.

Route and halts

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The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition

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The train has standard LHB rakes with a maximum speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 22 coaches:

  • 1 AC I Tier
  • 2 AC II Tier
  • 6 AC III Tier
  • 7 Sleeper coaches
  • 2 General Unreserved
  • 1 Seating cum Luggage Rake
  • 1 Pantry car
  • 2 Generator Cars (EOG)
Loco 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
  SLR EOG GEN H1 A1 A2 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 S1 S2 S3 PC S4 S5 S6 S7 GEN EOG

As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Schedule

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Train number Station code Departure station Departure time Departure day Arrival station Arrival time Arrival day
16505 GIMB Gandhidham Junction 09:00 AM Tue Bangalore City 03:15 AM Thu
16506 SBC Bangalore City 10:20 PM Sat Gandhidham Junction 11:00 AM Mon

Traction

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Both trains are hauled by a Krishnarajapuram Loco Shed based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Bangalore to Gandhidham and vice versa.

Rake sharing

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The train shares its rake with;

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ Runs one day in a week for every direction.

References

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