The 16311 / 12 Shri Ganganagar Junction–Kochuveli Express is an express train belonging to Indian Railways Southern Zone that runs between and in India.
It operates as train number 16311 from to and as train number 16312 in the reverse direction serving the states of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka and Kerala.
On 3 August 2018, this train was running as Bikaner Kochuveli Express after being extended to Shri Ganganagar Junction. It is running now as Shri Ganganagar Junction Kochuveli Express.
Coaches
The 16311 / 12 Shri Ganganagar Junction–Kochuveli Express has a total of 22 coaches which includes two AC 2-tier, three AC 3-tier, 11 sleeping cars, three general unreserved and two EOG coaches. It carries a pantry car coach.
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 – Express covers the distance of in 59:35 (51 km/h) and in 60:30 as the 16312 – Express (50 km/h).
Because the average speed of the train is lower than , its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge as per railway rules.
Routing
The 16311 / 12 Shri Ganganagar Junction–Kochuveli Express runs from
via , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
to .
Traction
As the route is undergoing electrification, a Ernakulam-based WDP-4D or Diesel Loco Shed, Erode based twin WDM-3A hauls the train from till Jodhpur Junction after which an Electric Loco Shed, Erode based WAP-7 takes the train towards remaining part of the journey till Kochuveli.