Kochuveli–Banaswadi Humsafar Express
Kochuveli - Banaswadi Humsafar Express is an express train of the Indian Railways connecting Kochuveli in Kerala and Banaswadi in Karnataka. It is currently being operated with 16319/16320 train numbers on bi-weekly basis.[1][2][3][4]
 Kochuveli - Banaswadi Humsafar Exp. on its inaugural run | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Humsafar Express |
| First service | 20 October 2018 |
| Current operator(s) | Southern Railways |
| Route | |
| Start | Kochuveli (KCVL) |
| Stops | 12 |
| End | Banaswadi (BAND) |
| Distance travelled | 828 km (514 mi) |
| Average journey time | 16h 40m |
| Service frequency | Bi-weekly |
| Train number(s) | 16319 / 16320 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 3 tier |
| Seating arrangements | No |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | Available |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Baggage facilities | Yes |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB Humsafar |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 50 km/h (31 mph) Avg. Speed |
Coach composition
The train was designed by Indian Railways. It is a full 3-tier AC sleeper. 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.
Service
It averages 50 km/hr as 16319/Kochuveli - Banaswadi Humsafar Express starts on Thursday and Saturday from Kochuveli covering 828 km in 16 h 40 m & 59 km/hr as 16320/Banaswadi - Kochuveli Humsafar Express starts on Sunday and Friday from Banaswadi covering 828 km in 14 h 05 m.[5]
Timing
| Train Number | Station Code | Departure Station | Departure Time | Departure Day | Arrival Station | Arrival Time | Arrival Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16319 | KCVL | Kochuveli | 6:05 PM | Thursday, Saturday | Banaswadi (Bangalore) | 10:45 AM | Friday, Sunday |
| 16320 | BAND | Banaswadi (Bangalore) | 7:00 PM | Sunday, Friday | Kochuveli | 9:05 AM | Monday, Saturday |
Coach composition
The train has standard LHB Modern High Speed rake with unique Humsafar Livery
| Loco | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | EOG | B1 | B2 | B3 | B4 | B5 | B6 | B7 | B8 | B9 | B10 | B11 | B12 | B13 | B14 | B15 | B16 | B17 | EOG |
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Royapuram / Erode based WAP 7 (HOG) equipped locomotive from Banaswadi to Kochuveli and vice versa.
