Mysore–Bangalore Rajya Rani Express

The 16557 / 16558 Rajya Rani Express[1] is a daily commuter train between Mysore and Bangalore. This train leaves Bangalore City at 10:30 AM and reaches Mysore at 1:30 PM. In the return direction, it leaves Mysore at 2:30 PM to reach Bangalore City at 5:10 PM.

Rajya Rani Express
Overview
Service typeRajya Rani Express[1]
First service1 July 2011 (2011-07-01)
Current operator(s)South Western Railways
Route
StartBangalore City (SBC)
Stops8
EndMysore (MYS)
Distance travelled139 km (86 mi)
Average journey time2 hours 40 minutes
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)16557 / 16558
On-board services
Class(es)General Unreserved, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesOn-board Catering
Observation facilitiesRake sharing with 16215/16216 Chamundi Express
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockICF Coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed52 km/h (32 mph) average including halts
Route map

It operates with the number 16558 from Bangalore to Mysore and 16557 in the reverse direction. En route, this train stops at Kengeri, Bidadi, Ramanagara, Channapatna, Maddur, Mandya, Pandavapura and Srirangapatna.

It offers second class chair cars & an air-conditioned chair car available for booking in advance.

History

Rajya Rani Express trains are a series of express trains operated by Indian Railways to connect state capitals with other cities important for tourism, pilgrimage or business. This was introduced in the Rail Budget 2011.

References

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