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.

Jodhpur - Bangalore City Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
LocaleKarnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat & Rajasthan
Current operator(s)South Western Railways
Route
StartJodhpur Junction (JU)
Stops29
EndBangalore City (SBC)
Distance travelled2,177 km (1,353 mi)
Average journey time47 hours 40 mins
Service frequencyWeekly
Train number(s)16533 / 16534
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 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.

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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 numberStation codeDeparture stationDeparture timeDeparture dayArrival stationArrival timeArrival Day
16533JUJodhpur Junction05:10 AMWedBangalore City04:45 AMFri
16534SBCBangalore City17:00 PMSunJodhpur Junction16:50 PMTue

Rake sharing

The train share 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. , South Central Railways, 14 September 2016


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