Jodhpur–Bangalore City Express (via Guntakal)
The 16533 / 16534 Jodhpur–Bangalore City Express is an express train belonging to Indian Railways South Western Railway zone that runs between Jodhpur Junction and Bangalore City in India.
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Locale | Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat & Rajasthan |
| Current operator(s) | South Western Railways |
| Route | |
| Start | Jodhpur Junction (JU) |
| Stops | 29 |
| End | Bangalore City (SBC) |
| Distance travelled | 2,177 km (1,353 mi) |
| Average journey time | 47 hours 40 mins |
| Service frequency | Weekly |
| Train number(s) | 16533 / 16534 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | Pantry Car, E-Catering, On-board Catering |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 46 km/h (29 mph) average with halts |
It operates as train number 16533 from Jodhpur Junction to Bangalore City and as train number 16534 in the reverse direction serving the states of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh & Karnataka.[1]
Coach composition
The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110 kmph. The train consist of 24 coaches:
- 1 AC First Class
- 2 AC II Tier
- 3 AC III Tier
- 11 Sleeper Coaches
- 1 Pantry Car
- 4 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
| Loco | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
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 | SLR | GEN | GEN | HA1 | A1 | A2 | B1 | B2 | B3 | S1 | S2 | PC | S3 | S4 | S5 | S6 | S7 | S8 | S9 | S10 | S11 | GEN | GEN | SLR |
Service
- The 16533/Jodhpur–Bangalore City Express covers the distance of 2,177 km (1,353 mi) in 47 hours 35 mins (46 km/hr).
- The 16534/Bangalore City–Jodhpur Express covers the distance of 2,177 km (1,353 mi) in 47 hours 50 mins (46 km/hr).
As the average speed of the train is lower than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routing
The 16533 / 34 Jodhpur–Bangalore City Express runs from Jodhpur Junction via Luni Junction, Marwar Junction, Ahmedabad Junction, Vadodara Junction, Bharuch Junction, Surat, Vasai Road, Kalyan Junction, Pune Junction, Miraj Junction, Hubli Junction, Ballari Junction, Guntakal Junction to Bangalore City.
Schedule
| Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Departure day | Arrival station | Arrival time | Arrival Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16533 | JU | Jodhpur Junction | 05:10 AM | Wed | Bangalore City | 04:45 AM | Fri |
| 16534 | SBC | Bangalore City | 17:00 PM | Sun | Jodhpur Junction | 16:50 PM | Tue |
Rake sharing
The train share its rake with;
- 16573/16574 Yesvantpur–Puducherry Weekly Express,
- 16507/16508 Jodhpur–Bangalore City Express (via Hubballi),
- 16505/16506 Gandhidham–Bangalore City Express,
- 16531/16532 Ajmer–Bangalore City Garib Nawaz Express.
Traction
As the route is going to electrification, a Hubli based WDP 4D diesel locomotive pulls the train to its destination.
External links
- 16533/Jodhpur–Bangalore City Express at India Rail Info
- 16534/Bangalore City–Jodhpur Express at India Rail Info