Kochuveli–Bhavnagar Express

The 19259 / 60 Kochuveli–Bhavnagar Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways – Western Railway zone that runs between Kochuveli in Trivandrum and Bhavnagar Terminus in India. From 22 December, 2022, it runs with highly refurbished LHB coaches

It operates as train number 19259 from Kochuveli to Bhavnagar Terminus and as train number 19260 in the reverse direction serving the states of Kerala, Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra and Gujarat.

Coaches
The 19259 / 60 Kochuveli–Bhavnagar Express has a total of 22 coaches which includes two AC 2 tier, six AC 3 tier, eight Sleeper class, three General Unreserved, one SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) Coach, 1 EOG and 1 pantry car.

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 19259 Kochuveli–Bhavnagar Terminus Express covers the distance of 2261 km (1,405 mi) in 44 hours 40 mins (50 km/h) & in 41 hours 50 mins as 19260 Bhavnagar Terminus–Kochuveli Express (54 km/h).

As the average speed of the train is lower than 55 km/h, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare doesn't include a Superfast surcharge.

Routeing
The 19259 / 60 Kochuveli−Bhavnagar Express runs from Kochuveli via Kollam Junction, Kottayam, Ernakulam Town, Shoranur Junction, Tirur, Kozhikode, Kannur, Mangalore Junction, Madgaon Junction, Ratnagiri, Panvel, Vasai Road, Vadodara Junction, Ahmedabad Junction, Botad Junction to Bhavnagar Terminus.

Traction
It is hauled by Vadodara Loco Shed-based WAP-7 for its entire journey.