Gol Gumbaz Express

{{short description|Train in India}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2016}}

{{Use Indian English|date=January 2016}}

{{Infobox rail service

| name = Gol Gumbaz Express

| image = Hampi & Gol Gumbaz Express.jpg

| image_size = 300px

| caption = Gol Gumbaz express trainboard

| type = Express

| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|1971|04|01}}

| last =

| status =

| operator = South Western Railway

| start = {{stnlnk|Mysore}} (MYS)

| stops = 30

| end = {{stnlnk|Pandharpur}} (PVR)

| locale = Karnataka & Maharashtra

| distance = {{convert|1098|km|0|abbr=on}}

| journeytime = 20 hrs 55 mins

| frequency = Daily

| trainnumber = 16535 / 16536

| class = AC First, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved

| seating = Yes

| sleeping = Yes

| catering = E-catering,
On-board catering

| observation = Large Windows

| baggage = Available

| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm}}
broad gauge

| stock = LHB coach

| speed = {{convert|52|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts.

| sharing = Rake sharing with 16591/16592 Hampi Express

| map =

}}

The 16535 / 16536 Gol Gumbaz Express is a daily express train running between Mysuru Jn and Pandharpur via {{stnlnk|KSR Bengaluru}}, Arsikere, Davanagere, SSS Hubballi, Gadag, Bagalkot,Vijayapura Solapur and pandharpur. Even though the train is numbered 16535/36, the train is an express train of the Indian Railways of South Western Railway zone, Hubballi railway division. Usually 165XX numbering is assigned to Bengaluru railway division{{Cite web |title=16535/Gol Gumbaz Express - Mysuru jn to Pandharpur SWR/South Western Zone - Railway Enquiry |url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-gol-gumbaz-express-16535/7830/1430/3156 |access-date=2024-06-15 |website=indiarailinfo.com}}{{Cite web |title=[IRFCA] Indian Railways FAQ - Train Numbers |url=https://www.irfca.org/faq/faq-number.html |access-date=2024-06-15 |website=www.irfca.org}}{{Cite web |date=2017-10-24 |title=what do the 5 digits in a train number mean? |url=https://erail.in/blog/5-digits-in-a-train-number-mean/44 |access-date=2024-06-15 |website=erail.in}}{{Cite web |title=16536/Gol Gumbaz Express (PT) - Pandharpur to Mysuru Jn SWR/South Western Zone - Railway Enquiry |url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-gol-gumbaz-express-16536/7833/3156/1430 |access-date=2024-06-15 |website=indiarailinfo.com}}

Relevance

The train is named after the famous Gol Gumbaz, a historical monument located in Vijayapura. It is an important train that connects North Karnataka with Bangalore. This train covers important districts of Karnataka which include Mysuru, Bangalore, Tumkur from south Karnataka, and Haveri, Dharwad, Gadag, Bagalkot, Vijayapura from North Karnataka. Initially ran upto Solapur now upto extended Pandharpur.{{cn|date=June 2024}}

Route and halts

The train runs from {{stnlnk|Mysuru}} via {{stnlnk|Kengeri}}, {{stnlnk|KSR Bengaluru}}, {{stnlnk|Yesvantpur Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Arsikere Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Davangere}}, {{stnlnk|Hubballi Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Gadag Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Bagalkot}}, {{stnlnk|Hotgi Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Solapur}} to {{stnlnk|Pandharpur}}.

Schedule

  • 16536 Gol Gumbaz Express leaves Pandharpur at 13:00 IST, arrive at 06:50 IST arrives in Mysuru jn at 10:45 IST at with an average speed of 52 km/h
  • 16535 Gol Gumbaz Express leaves Mysuru jn at 15:30 IST, arrives in Pandharpur 12:25 IST with an average speed of 52km/h.

Traction

It is hauled by a Krishnarajapuram Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Pandharpur to Mysuru and vice-versa.

Rake sharing

This train shares its rake with 16591/16592 Hampi Express.

Gallery

File:Gol Gumbaz Express negotiating curve near Yeliyur.jpg|Gol Gumbaz Express near Yeliyur

File:Gol Gumbaz Express negotiating curve near Yeliyur 2.jpg|Gol Gumbaz Express negotiating curve near Yeliyur

File:Hampi & Gol Gumbaz Express 05.jpg|Panorama view of Hampi & Gol Gumbaz Express rake parked at Mysore junction

File:Hampi & Gol Gumbaz Express 04.jpg

File:Hampi & Gol Gumbaz Express 07.jpg

File:Hampi & Gol Gumbaz Express 06.jpg

File:Hampi & Gol Gumbaz Express 01.jpg

File:Hampi & Gol Gumbaz Express 02.jpg

File:Hampi & Gol Gumbaz Express 03.jpg

File:Gol Gumbaz Express negotiating curve near Yeliyur 3.jpg

Direction reversal

The train reverses its direction twice at;

  • {{stnlnk|SSS Hubballi Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Gadag Junction}}

References