Jodhpur–Bangalore City Express (via Hubballi)

The 16507 / 16508 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.[1]

Jodhpur - Bangalore City Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
LocaleKarnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat & Rajasthan
Current operator(s)South Western Railways
Route
StartJodhpur Junction (JU)
Stops44
EndBangalore City (SBC)
Distance travelled2,109 km (1,310 mi)
Average journey time44 hours 35 mins
Service frequencyBi-weekly
Train number(s)16507 / 16508
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesPantry car,
E-catering,
On-board catering
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Technical
Rolling stockLHB Coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed46 km/h (29 mph) average with halts

It operates as train number 16507 from Jodhpur Junctio} to Bangalore City and as train number 16508 in the reverse direction serving the states of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra & Karnataka.

Coaches

The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110 kmph. The train consist of 24 coaches:[2]

  • 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.

Service
  • The 16507/Jodhpur–Bangalore City Express covers the distance of 2,109 km (1,310 mi) in 46 hours 05 mins (46 km/hr).
  • The 16508/Bangalore City–Jodhpur Express covers the distance of 2,109 km (1,310 mi) in 43 hours 00 mins (49 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 16507/08 Jodhpur–Bangalore City Express runs from Jodhpur Junction via Luni Junction, Marwar Junction, Ahmedabad Junction, Vadodara Junction, Surat, Vasai Road, Kalyan Junction, Pune Junction, Miraj Junction, Hubli Junction, Arsikere Junction, Yesvantpur Junction to Bangalore City.

Schedule
Train numberStation codeDeparture stationDeparture timeDeparture dayArrival stationArrival timeArrival day
16507JUJodhpur Junction05:10 AMThu,SatBangalore City03:15 AMSat,Mon
16508SBCBangalore City21:50 PMMon,WedJodhpur Junction16:50 PMWed,Fri

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with;

Traction

As the route is going to electrification, a Hubli based WDP 4D diesel locomotive pulls the train to its destination.

References
  1. "1 Injured, 31 Trains disrupted as portion of Khokhra Railway bridge collapses". Ahmedabad Mirror. 4 October 2015. Retrieved 29 November 2018.
  2. "जोधपूर-बेंगळुरू एक्स्प्रेस लुटली" [Jodhpur–Bengaluru Express]. Maharashtra Times. 22 February 2014. Retrieved 29 November 2018.


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