SMVT Bengaluru–Mangaluru Central Tri-weekly Express
SMVT Bengaluru–Mangaluru Central Tri-weekly Express is an Express train belonging to South Western Railway zone of Indian Railways that run between Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal, Bengaluru and Mangaluru Central in India.[1]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 21 February 2019 |
| Current operator(s) | South Western Railways |
| Route | |
| Termini | Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal, Bengaluru (SMVB) Mangaluru Central (MAQ) |
| Stops | 10 |
| Distance travelled | 363 km (226 mi) |
| Average journey time | 11 hours 07 mins |
| Service frequency | Tri-Weekly |
| Train number(s) | 16583 / 16584 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 1st Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper, General |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | No pantry car attached |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | ICF coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 140 km/h (87 mph) maximum, 49 km/h (30 mph), including halts |
Background
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]
Service
The frequency of this train is three days a week, it covers the distance of 363 km with an average speed of 34 km/hr.[3]
Routes
This train passes through Chikkabanavara, Kunigal, Shravanabelagola, Hassan Junction and Sakleshpur on both sides.[4]
Traction
As this route is currently going to be electrified, a WDP-4 based loco pulls the train to its destination in both directions[5]
References
- 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.