SMVT Bengaluru–Murdeshwar Express
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 16 September 2023 |
| Current operator(s) | South Western Railway |
| Route | |
| Termini | SMVT Bengaluru (SMVB) Murdeshwar (MRDW) |
| Stops | 25 |
| Distance travelled | 447 km (278 mi) |
| Average journey time | 11 hours 30 minutes |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 16585 / 16586 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC First Class, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | No pantry car attached |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Other facilities | Below the seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 49 km/h (30 mph) average including halts. |
The 16585 / 16586 SMVT Bengaluru–Murdeshwar Express is an express train belonging to South Western Railway Zone of Indian Railways that run between Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal, Bengaluru and Murdeshwar in India.[1] It's a daily base train connecting with number of 16585/16586.
Background
[edit]This train was inaugurated on 21 February 2019, Flagged off by Nalin Kumar Kateel an MP of Dakshin Kannada for connectivity between the Mangalore to Bangalore.[2] Later it was extended from Mangalore Central (MAQ) to Murdeshwar (MRDW) with growing demand by Udupi & Uttara Kannada residents.
Service
[edit]The frequency of this train is daily, it covers the distance of 447 km with an average speed of 140 km/h.[3]
Routes and halts
[edit]This train passes through KSR Bengaluru City Junction, Mysuru Junction, Hassan Junction and Sakleshpur, Mangalore on both sides.[4]
- SMVT Bengaluru
- Bengaluru Cantt
- KSR Bengaluru City Junction
- Kengeri
- Ramanagaram
- Channapatna
- Mandya
- Mysuru Junction
- Krishnarajanagara
- Hole Narsipur
- Hassan Junction
- Sakleshpur
- Subrahmanya Road
- Kabaka Puttur
- Bantawala
- Mangalore Junction
- Mangalore Central
- Surathkal
- Mulki
- Udupi
- Barkur
- Kundapura
- Byndoor Mookambika Road
- Bhatkal
- Murdeshwar
Traction
[edit]As the route is fully electrified, a Krishnarajapuram Loco Shed-based WAP-7 or Vijayawada Loco Shed / Erode Loco Shed-based WAP-4 electric locomotive pulls the train to its destination in both directions.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ timesnownews.com, Retrieved 26 June 2019
- ^ "Mangaluru–Yeshwantpur tri-weekly express from Feb 22". Deccan Herald. Press Trust of India. 19 February 2019. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
- ^ indiatimes.com, Retrieved 26 June 2019
- ^ indiatimes.com, Retrieved 26 June 2019.
- ^ thehindu.com, Retrieved 26 June 2019.