Bikaner - Kochuveli Express
Overview | |
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Service type | Superfast |
Current operator(s) | Southern Railway zone |
Route | |
Start | Bikaner Junction |
Stops | 54 |
End | Kochuveli |
Distance travelled | 2,695 km (1,675 mi) |
Service frequency | Bi-Weekly |
Train number(s) | 16311 / 16312 |
On-board services | |
Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, sleeper class, general unreserved |
Seating arrangements | Yes |
Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
Catering facilities | Yes |
Technical | |
Rolling stock | LHB Coaches |
Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
Operating speed | 49 km/h (30 mph) |
The 16311 / 12 Bikaner - Kochuveli Express is a Superfast express train belonging to Indian Railways Southern Zone that runs between Bikaner Junction and Kochuveli in India.
It operates as train number 16311 from Bikaner Junction to Kochuveli and as train number 16312 in the reverse direction serving the states of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka & Kerala.[1]
Coaches
The 16311 / 12 Bikaner Junction - Kochuveli Express has two AC 2-tier, three AC 3-tier, 13 sleeper class, three general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It carries a pantry car coach.[2]
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service
The 16311 Bikaner Junction - Kochuveli Express covers the distance of 2,695 km (1,675 mi) in 48 hours 50 mins (48 km/hr) & in 47 hours 00 mins as the 16312 Kochuveli - Bikaner Junction Express (50 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 16311 / 12 Bikaner Junction - Kochuveli Express runs from Bikaner Junction via Jodhpur Junction, Ahmedabad Junction, Vasai Road, Panvel, Ratnagiri, Madgaon Junction, Mangalore Junction, Ernakulam Junction to Kochuveli.[3]
Traction
As the route is going to electrfication, a Ernakulam Junction based WDM-3D diesel locomotive pulls the train upto Shoranur Junction, later a Erode Junction based WAP-4 electric locomotive pulls the train to its destination.
References
- ↑ Trains Cancelled due to heavy rainfall in Rajasthan, patrika.com, 10 August 2016
- ↑ , Southern Railway, 08 February 2017
- ↑ Commendable Service by Konkan Railway Staff, Konkan Raiilway, 13 December 2016
External Links
- 16311 Bikaner Junction - Kochuveli Express at India Rail Info
- 16312 Kochuveli - Bikaner Junction Express at India Rail Info