Mysuru Junction–Kochuveli Express
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 1 January 1996 |
| Current operator(s) | Southern Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Termini | Mysore Junction (MYS) Kochuveli (KCVL) |
| Stops | 24 |
| Distance travelled | 966 km (600 mi) |
| Average journey time | 18 hours 35 minutes |
| Service frequency | Daily [a] |
| Train number(s) | 16315/16316 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | No |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | On-board catering E-catering |
| Observation facilities | LHB coach |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 2 |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 51 km/h (32 mph), including halts |
The Mysore–Kochuveli Express is an Express train belonging to Southern Railway zone that runs between Mysore Junction and Kochuveli of Thiruvananthapuram the capital of Kerala in India. It is currently being operated with 16315/16316 train numbers on a daily basis.[1][2][3] The train was extended from Bangalore City to Mysore Junction w.e.f. from 29 September 2019.[4] This train was introduced as a result of many protests by Kerala passengers for a second train between Trivandum and Bangalore. This train is the successor of the "Trivandum Central Bangalore Weekly express".
Service[edit]
The 16315 Mysore–Kochuveli Express has an average speed of 46 km/h and covers 961 km in 20 hours 45 minutes. The 16316 Kochuveli–Mysore Express has an average speed of 52 km/h and covers 961 km in 18 hours 35 minutes.
Route and halts[edit]
The important halts of the train are:
- Mysore Junction
- Mandya
- Ramanagaram
- Kengeri
- KSR Bengaluru
- Bengaluru Cantonment
- Krishnarajapura
- Bangarapete Junction
- Salem Junction
- Erode Junction
- Coimbatore Junction
- Palakkad Junction
- Thrissur
- Aluva
- Ernakulam Junction
- Cherthala
- Alappuzha
- Kayamkulam Junction
- Kollam Junction
- Kochuveli
Coach composition[edit]
The train has LHB rakes with a maximum permissible speed of 130 km/h. The train consists of 22 coaches:
- 1 AC II Tier
- 3 AC III Tier
- 13 Sleeper coaches
- 3 General Unreserved
- 2 EOG
LHB rakes are allotted with effect from 28-07-2018.[1] India Rail Info
Traction[edit]
Both trains are hauled by Royapuram-based WAP-7 electric locomotives from Mysore Junction to Kochuveli, and vice versa.
Timetable[edit]
- 16315 – Starts from Mysore daily at 12:50 hrs IST and reaches Kochuveli next day at 9:15 AM IST
- 16316 – Starts from Kochuveli daily at 16:45 hrs IST and reaches Mysore next day at 11:15 Hrs IST
See also[edit]
- Yesvantpur–Kochuveli AC Express
- Kochuveli–Yesvantpur Garib Rath Express
- Kochuveli–SMVT Bengaluru Humsafar Express
Notes[edit]
- ^ Runs seven days in a week for every direction.
References[edit]
- ^ Techies' demands for halt of more trains at Kazhakootam go unheeded
- ^ Knocked down by train, elephant dies
- ^ Elephant run over by a train in Coimbatore
- ^ "Union Minister Flags Off Mysore-Kochuveli Train". Star of Mysore. 29 September 2019. Retrieved 30 September 2019.
External links[edit]
- 16315/KSR Bengaluru - Kochuveli Express India Rail Info
- 16316/Kochuveli - KSR Bengaluru Express India Rail Info
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