16523 SMVT Bengaluru - Balurghat Express
Train Information
| Train number | 16523 |
|---|---|
| Train name | SMVT Bengaluru - Balurghat Express |
| Train type | MAIL EXPRESS |
| Source station | SMVT BENGALURU (SMVB) |
| Departure | 10:15 · Day 1 |
| Destination station | BALURGHAT (BLGT) |
| Arrival | 04:15 · Day 3 |
| Total distance | 2,414 km |
| Journey duration | 42 hours |
| Scheduled stations | 43 |
| Intermediate stops | 41 |
| Railway zone | South Western Railway (SWR) |
| Division | Bengaluru (SBC) |
| Running days | Wednesday |
| Travel classes | 2A, 3A, SL, GEN |
Train 16523 SMVT Bengaluru - Balurghat Express is a MAIL EXPRESS type train operated by Indian Railways. It departs from SMVT BENGALURU at 10:15 AM. It arrives at its destination, BALURGHAT on Day 3 at 4:15 AM, covering a total distance of 2,414 km in 42 hours, with 41 intermediate scheduled stops.
Train 16523 SMVT Bengaluru - Balurghat Express runs on Wednesday and offers travel classes 2A, 3A, SL, GEN. The train is operated by the Bengaluru division of the South Western Railway zone of Indian Railways.
Train Route and Timetable
| Stop | Station code | Station name | Journey day | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SMVB | SMVT BENGALURU | Day 1 | Source | 10:15 | 0 km | |
| 2 | KJM | KRISHNARAJAPURM | Day 1 | 10:28 | 10:30 | 2 min | 7 km |
| 3 | BWT | BANGARAPET JN | Day 1 | 11:08 | 11:10 | 2 min | 64 km |
| 4 | KPN | KUPPAM | Day 1 | 11:34 | 11:36 | 2 min | 95 km |
| 5 | JTJ | JOLARPETTAI JN | Day 1 | 12:25 | 12:30 | 5 min | 133 km |
| 6 | KPD | KATPADI JN | Day 1 | 13:40 | 13:45 | 5 min | 217 km |
| 7 | AJJ | ARAKKONAM JN | Day 1 | 14:33 | 14:35 | 2 min | 278 km |
| 8 | PER | PERAMBUR | Day 1 | 15:30 | 15:35 | 5 min | 341 km |
| 9 | NYP | NAYUDUPETA | Day 1 | 17:18 | 17:20 | 2 min | 450 km |
| 10 | NLR | NELLORE | Day 1 | 18:08 | 18:10 | 2 min | 516 km |
| 11 | OGL | ONGOLE | Day 1 | 19:38 | 19:40 | 2 min | 632 km |
| 12 | CLX | CHIRALA | Day 1 | 20:23 | 20:25 | 2 min | 682 km |
| 13 | TEL | TENALI JN | Day 1 | 21:13 | 21:15 | 2 min | 739 km |
| 14 | BZA | VIJAYAWADA JN | Day 1 | 21:50 | 22:00 | 10 min | 771 km |
| 15 | EE | ELURU | Day 1 | 22:53 | 22:55 | 2 min | 830 km |
| 16 | RJY | RAJAMUNDRY | Day 2 | 00:38 | 00:40 | 2 min | 920 km |
| 17 | SLO | SAMALKOT JN | Day 2 | 01:23 | 01:25 | 2 min | 970 km |
| 18 | AKP | ANAKAPALLE | Day 2 | 02:53 | 02:55 | 2 min | 1,087 km |
| 19 | DVD | DUVVADA | Day 2 | 03:35 | 03:37 | 2 min | 1,103 km |
| 20 | PDT | PENDURTI | Day 2 | 04:18 | 04:20 | 2 min | 1,125 km |
| 21 | KTV | KOTTAVALASA | Day 2 | 04:28 | 04:30 | 2 min | 1,134 km |
| 22 | VZM | VIZIANAGRAM JN | Day 2 | 05:00 | 05:10 | 10 min | 1,168 km |
| 23 | CHE | SRIKAKULAM ROAD | Day 2 | 05:58 | 06:00 | 2 min | 1,238 km |
| 24 | PSA | PALASA | Day 2 | 07:03 | 07:05 | 2 min | 1,310 km |
| 25 | BAM | BRAHMAPUR | Day 2 | 08:27 | 08:32 | 5 min | 1,384 km |
| 26 | BALU | BALUGAN | Day 2 | 09:15 | 09:17 | 2 min | 1,460 km |
| 27 | KUR | KHURDA ROAD JN | Day 2 | 10:25 | 10:40 | 15 min | 1,531 km |
| 28 | BBS | BHUBANESWAR | Day 2 | 11:05 | 11:10 | 5 min | 1,550 km |
| 29 | CTC | CUTTACK | Day 2 | 11:43 | 11:45 | 2 min | 1,577 km |
| 30 | JJKR | JAJPUR K ROAD | Day 2 | 12:50 | 12:52 | 2 min | 1,649 km |
| 31 | BHC | BHADRAKH | Day 2 | 13:42 | 13:44 | 2 min | 1,693 km |
| 32 | BLS | BALASORE | Day 2 | 14:48 | 14:50 | 2 min | 1,752 km |
| 33 | KGP | KHARAGPUR JN | Day 2 | 16:35 | 16:43 | 8 min | 1,873 km |
| 34 | ADL | ANDUL | Day 2 | 18:05 | 18:10 | 5 min | 1,976 km |
| 35 | DKAE | DANKUNI | Day 2 | 19:05 | 19:10 | 5 min | 1,995 km |
| 36 | BWN | BARDHAMAN | Day 2 | 20:00 | 20:02 | 2 min | 2,074 km |
| 37 | BHP | BOLPUR S NIKTN | Day 2 | 20:44 | 20:46 | 2 min | 2,126 km |
| 38 | RPH | RAMPUR HAT | Day 2 | 21:36 | 21:38 | 2 min | 2,186 km |
| 39 | MLDT | MALDA TOWN | Day 3 | 01:00 | 01:10 | 10 min | 2,308 km |
| 40 | EKI | EKLAKHI | Day 3 | 01:40 | 01:42 | 2 min | 2,328 km |
| 41 | BNDP | BUNIADPUR | Day 3 | 02:13 | 02:15 | 2 min | 2,370 km |
| 42 | GRMP | GANGA RAMPUR | Day 3 | 02:26 | 02:28 | 2 min | 2,382 km |
| 43 | BLGT | BALURGHAT | Day 3 | 04:15 | Destination | 2,414 km |
Train 16523 SMVT Bengaluru - Balurghat Express starts its journey from SMVT BENGALURU and terminates at BALURGHAT. The scheduled station sequence is: SMVT BENGALURU, KRISHNARAJAPURM, BANGARAPET JN, KUPPAM, JOLARPETTAI JN, KATPADI JN, ARAKKONAM JN, PERAMBUR, NAYUDUPETA, NELLORE, ONGOLE, CHIRALA, TENALI JN, VIJAYAWADA JN, ELURU, RAJAMUNDRY, SAMALKOT JN, ANAKAPALLE, DUVVADA, PENDURTI, KOTTAVALASA, VIZIANAGRAM JN, SRIKAKULAM ROAD, PALASA, BRAHMAPUR, BALUGAN, KHURDA ROAD JN, BHUBANESWAR, CUTTACK, JAJPUR K ROAD, BHADRAKH, BALASORE, KHARAGPUR JN, ANDUL, DANKUNI, BARDHAMAN, BOLPUR S NIKTN, RAMPUR HAT, MALDA TOWN, EKLAKHI, BUNIADPUR, GANGA RAMPUR, BALURGHAT.
Coach Position and Composition
16523 SMVT Bengaluru - Balurghat Express indicative coach position
Locomotive: ENG / LOCO (shown separately from coach numbering).
- Position 01EOG
- Position 02GEN
- Position 03GEN
- Position 04B6
- Position 05B5
- Position 06B4
- Position 07B3
- Position 08B2
- Position 09B1
- Position 10A2
- Position 11A1
- Position 12S8
- Position 13S7
- Position 14S6
- Position 15S5
- Position 16S4
- Position 17S3
- Position 18S2
- Position 19S1
- Position 20GEN
- Position 21GEN
- Position 22EOG
| Coach position | Coach code |
|---|---|
| 01 | EOG |
| 02 | GEN |
| 03 | GEN |
| 04 | B6 |
| 05 | B5 |
| 06 | B4 |
| 07 | B3 |
| 08 | B2 |
| 09 | B1 |
| 10 | A2 |
| 11 | A1 |
| 12 | S8 |
| 13 | S7 |
| 14 | S6 |
| 15 | S5 |
| 16 | S4 |
| 17 | S3 |
| 18 | S2 |
| 19 | S1 |
| 20 | GEN |
| 21 | GEN |
| 22 | EOG |
Note: The coach position may change due to various circumstances.
Train Fare and Ticket Prices
Estimated class-wise fares for 16523 SMVT Bengaluru - Balurghat Express in Indian Rupees (INR)
| Class | Available fare details |
|---|---|
| 2AAC 2 Tier |
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| 3AAC 3 Tier |
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| SLSleeper |
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| GNGeneral |
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Actual booking prices may vary depending on the date of journey, availability, quota, applicable charges and railway updates. Verify the current fare through official Indian Railways booking channels before booking.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does this train depart from its originating station?
Train 16523 SMVT Bengaluru - Balurghat Express departs from SMVT BENGALURU at 10:15 AM.
What is the final destination of this train?
Train 16523 SMVT Bengaluru - Balurghat Express terminates at BALURGHAT (BLGT).
What is the coach position of this train?
Train 16523 SMVT Bengaluru - Balurghat Express has the following coach composition: ENG-EOG-GEN-GEN-B6-B5-B4-B3-B2-B1-A2-A1-S8-S7-S6-S5-S4-S3-S2-S1-GEN-GEN-EOG.
What is the total travel distance of this train?
Train 16523 SMVT Bengaluru - Balurghat Express covers a total distance of 2,414 km.
On which days does this train operate?
Train 16523 SMVT Bengaluru - Balurghat Express operates on Wednesday.
How many stations does this train stop at along its route?
Train 16523 SMVT Bengaluru - Balurghat Express has 41 intermediate scheduled stops between its originating and terminating stations.
Which travel classes are available on this train?
Train 16523 SMVT Bengaluru - Balurghat Express offers the following travel classes: 2A, 3A, SL, GEN.