The 16319/16320 Kochuveli - SMVT Bengaluru Humsafar Express is an express train of the Indian Railways connecting in
Kerala
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and
SMVT
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The SMVT is a transporter for pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) and biotin (vitamin B7) at the blood–brain barrier. It is also a transporter for ...
in
Karnataka
Karnataka (; ISO: , , also known as Karunāḍu) is a state in the southwestern region of India. It was formed on 1 November 1956, with the passage of the States Reorganisation Act. Originally known as Mysore State , it was renamed ''Karnat ...
. It is currently being operated with 16319/16320 train numbers on bi-weekly basis.
Coach composition
The train was designed by
Indian Railways
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. It runs with a composition of 16 AC 3-tier and 2 Second class sleeper coaches.The train has standard LHB Modern High Speed rake with unique Humsafar Livery
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/h as 16319/Kochuveli - SMVT Humsafar Express starts on Thursday and Saturday from covering 828 km in 16 h 40 m & 59 km/h as 16320/SMVT - Kochuveli Humsafar Express starts on Sunday and Friday from covering 826 km in 14 h 05 m.
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Timing
Coach position
Coach position for 16319 Kochuveli-SMVT Bengaluru Humsafar Express
Coach position for 16320 SMVT Bengaluru-Kochuveli Humsafar Express
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Royapuram / Erode based WAP 7 (HOG) equipped locomotive on its entire journey.
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See also
* Kochuveli railway station
* Kochuveli Yesvantpur Garib Rath Express
* Mysuru Junction–Kochuveli Express
The Mysore–Kochuveli Express is an Express trains in India, Express train belonging to Southern Railway zone that runs between and of Thiruvananthapuram the capital of Kerala in India. It is currently being operated with 16315/16316 train ...
*Yesvantpur–Kochuveli AC Express
Kochuveli–Yesvantpur AC SF Express, train numbers 22677/22678, is a fully air conditioned passenger train service between (Trivandrum) and stations.
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Schedule
Coaches
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References
External links
16319/Kochuveli - Banaswadi Humsafar Express
16320/Banaswadi - Kochuveli Humsafar Express
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Humsafar Express trains
Transport in Bangalore
Transport in Thiruvananthapuram
Rail transport in Kerala
Rail transport in Tamil Nadu
Rail transport in Karnataka
Railway services introduced in 2018