BIKANER EXP (16587) runs from Bengaluru to Bikaner. It departs from Yesvantpur Jn station (YPR) at from platform 4 and arrives at Bikaner Jn station (BKN) at on platform 5. BIKANER EXP takes 48 hrs to cover the distance of 2443 km between Bengaluru and Bikaner. It is a non-superfast train. The average speed of this train is 50.895833333333336 kmph. It has classes Second AC (2A), Third AC (3A), Chair Car (CC) and Sleeper (SL). This train runs on Friday and Sunday. Final chart for BIKANER EXP is prepared at Bengaluru usually 3-4 hours before train departure time.
BIKANER EXP 16587 coach position
BIKANER EXP runs with an LHB Rake and has a total of 21 coaches. It has 7 sleeper coaches, 6 third ac coaches and 2 second ac coaches. The engine of the train reverses at Hubli Jn and Gadag Jn stations. The full coach composition is:
Also referred to as the "Silicon Valley of India", Bangalore or Bengaluru is the capital city of Karnataka. With an estimated population of 8.5 million in 2011, it is the fifth most populous city in India and the 18th most populous city in the world. The city is served by Kempegowda International Airport (BLR), located at Devanahalli, about 40 kilometres from the city centre. It is a divisional headquarters in the South Western Railway zone of the Indian Railways. Bangalore is known as the "Garden City of India" because of its greenery, broad streets and the presence of many public parks, such as Lal Bagh and Cubbon Park.
About Bikaner
Bikaner lies in the western region of Rajasthan's Thar Desert. Weather conditions are extreme there and usually it gets too cold in winters and needless to say summers are scorching hot in Bikaner. Its industrial growth lies mainly with the trading and production of wool, Gypsum, salt, minerals and Plaster of Paris. City is known as camel country due to the presence of camel and world's largest camel research and breeding farm is situated in Bikaner. It is very well connected by road to all major cities. Bikaner is said to have an airport of its own known as Nal Airport (BKB) located 13 Kms from the main city, but is not functional as of now. There are talks of starting some Delhi bound flights from this airport as Rajasthan seeks major business form tourism and Bikaner is one of the destinations for the tourists. Nearest functional airport is Jodhpur situated 250 kms away. There are large number of ancient monuments, temples, palaces and museums in Bikaner. Hindi and Marwari is predominantly major language here with a small fraction of people speaking English.
