Bandra Terminus–Bhuj AC Superfast Express - Revision history

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	{{Infobox rail service		{{Infobox rail service
	\| name = Bandra (T) ~~- Bhuj~~ AC Superfast Express		\| name = Bandra (T)–Bhuj AC Superfast Express
	\| image= 22903 Bandra Bhuj AC Superfast Express.jpg		\| image= 22903 Bandra Bhuj AC Superfast Express.jpg
	\| type = [[Superfast Express trains in India\|Superfast Express]]		\| type = [[Superfast Express trains in India\|Superfast Express]]
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	\| first = {{start date and age\|df=yes\|2013\|04\|18}}		\| first = {{start date and age\|df=yes\|2013\|04\|18}}
	\| last =		\| last =
	\| operator = [[Western Railway ~~Zone~~\|Western Railway]]		\| operator = [[Western Railway zone\|Western Railway]]
	\| ridership =		\| ridership =
	\| start = [[Bandra Terminus]] (~~'''~~BDTS~~'''~~)		\| start = [[Bandra Terminus]] (BDTS)
	\| stops = 7		\| stops = 7
	\| end = ~~[[Bhuj railway station~~\|Bhuj]] (~~'''~~BHUJ~~'''~~)		\| end = {{stnlnk\|Bhuj}} (BHUJ)
	\| distance = {{convert\|839\|km\|0\|abbr=on}}		\| distance = {{convert\|839\|km\|0\|abbr=on}}
	\| journeytime = 13 hours 20 minutes		\| journeytime = 13 hours 20 minutes
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	\| sleeping = Yes		\| sleeping = Yes
	\| autorack =		\| autorack =
	\| catering = No ~~Pantry Car~~		\| catering = No [[pantry car]]
	\| observation = Old [[Rajdhani Express]] [[ICF ~~Coaches~~\|ICF ~~Rake~~]]		\| observation = Old [[Rajdhani Express]] [[ICF coaches\|ICF rake]]
	\| entertainment =		\| entertainment =
	\| baggage =		\| baggage =
	\| other facilities=		\| other facilities=
	\| stock =		\| stock =
	\| gauge = {{~~RailGauge~~\|1676mm\|allk=on}}		\| gauge = {{track gauge\|1676mm\|allk=on}}
	\| el =		\| el =
	\| trainnumber = 22903 / 22904		\| trainnumber = 22903 / 22904
	\| speed = {{convert\|120\|km/h\|0\|abbr=on}} maximum <br/>{{convert\|61.77\|km/h\|0\|abbr=on}}, excluding halts		\| speed = {{convert\|120\|km/h\|0\|abbr=on}} maximum <br/>{{convert\|61.77\|km/h\|0\|abbr=on}}, excluding halts
	\| map = [[File:Kutch Express and Sayaji Nagari Express (Bhuj - Mumbai) Route map.jpg\|300px\|(~~Bhuj - Mumbai~~) ~~Route~~ map]]		\| map = [[File:Kutch Express and Sayaji Nagari Express (Bhuj - Mumbai) Route map.jpg\|300px\|(Bhuj–Mumbai) route map]]
	\| map_state =		\| map_state =
	}}		}}

	The 22903/22904 '''Bandra (T) ~~- Bhuj~~ AC Superfast Express(Ashapura Express)''' is a [[Superfast Express trains in India\|Superfast ~~express~~]] train belonging to [[Indian Railways]] that runs between [[Bandra Terminus]] and ~~[[Bhuj railway station~~\|Bhuj]]. It is a 3 times a week service. It operates as train number 22903 from [[Bandra Terminus]] to ~~[[Bhuj railway station\|~~Bhuj]] and as train number 22904 in the reverse direction.		The 22903/22904 '''Bandra (T)–Bhuj AC Superfast Express (Ashapura Express)''' is a [[Superfast Express trains in India\|Superfast Express]] train belonging to [[Indian Railways]] that runs between [[Bandra Terminus]] and {{stnlnk\|Bhuj}}. It is a 3 times a week service. It operates as train number 22903 from Bandra Terminus to Bhuj and as train number 22904 in the reverse direction.

	==Coaches==		==Coaches==

	~~The '''~~Bandra (T) ~~- Bhuj~~ AC Superfast Express~~'''~~ has 1 AC 1st Class, 4 AC 2 tier, 9 AC 3 tier coaches. The rake is composed of Old [[Rajdhani Express]] [[ICF ~~Coaches~~\|ICF rakes]] and has a set of EOG cars at either end. As with most train services in India, ~~Coach~~ composition may be amended at the discretion of [[Indian Railways]] depending on demand.		Bandra (T)–Bhuj AC Superfast Express has 1 AC 1st Class, 4 AC 2 tier, 9 AC 3 tier coaches. The rake is composed of Old [[Rajdhani Express]] [[ICF coaches\|ICF rakes]] and has a set of EOG cars at either end. As with most train services in India, cCoach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

	{{multiple image		{{multiple image
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	\|image1 = 22903 Bandra Bhuj Superfast Express at Gandhidham Junction.jpg		\|image1 = 22903 Bandra Bhuj Superfast Express at Gandhidham Junction.jpg
	\|caption1 = 22903 ~~Bandra Bhuj~~ Superfast Express at Gandhidham Junction		\|caption1 = 22903 Bandra–Bhuj Superfast Express at Gandhidham Junction
	\|width1 = 160		\|width1 = 160
	\|image2 = AC 1st Class coach - 22903 Bandra Bhuj AC Superfast Express.jpg		\|image2 = AC 1st Class coach - 22903 Bandra Bhuj AC Superfast Express.jpg
	\|caption2 = AC 1st Class coach - 22903 ~~Bandra Bhuj~~ AC Superfast Express		\|caption2 = AC 1st Class coach – 22903 Bandra–Bhuj AC Superfast Express
	\|width2 = 160		\|width2 = 160
	\|image3 = AC 3 tier coach - 22903 Bandra Bhuj AC Superfast Express.jpg		\|image3 = AC 3 tier coach - 22903 Bandra Bhuj AC Superfast Express.jpg
	\|caption3 = AC 3 tier coach - 22903 ~~Bandra Bhuj~~ AC Superfast Express		\|caption3 = AC 3 tier coach – 22903 Bandra–Bhuj AC Superfast Express
	\|width3 = 160		\|width3 = 160
	\|image4 = WDM 3D Vatva based powerhouse for 22903 Bandra Bhuj AC Superfast Express.jpg		\|image4 = WDM 3D Vatva based powerhouse for 22903 Bandra Bhuj AC Superfast Express.jpg
	\|caption4 = WDM 3D Vatva based powerhouse for 22903 ~~Bandra Bhuj~~ AC Superfast Express		\|caption4 = WDM-3D Vatva based powerhouse for 22903 Bandra–Bhuj AC Superfast Express
	\|width4 = 160		\|width4 = 160
	\|image5 = 22903 Bandra Terminus Bhuj AC Superfast Express outside Viramgam station.jpg		\|image5 = 22903 Bandra Terminus Bhuj AC Superfast Express outside Viramgam station.jpg
	\|caption5 = 22903 Bandra ~~Terminus Bhuj~~ AC Superfast Express outside Viramgam station		\|caption5 = 22903 Bandra Terminus–Bhuj AC Superfast Express outside Viramgam station
	\|width5 = 160		\|width5 = 160
	\|header_align = centre		\|header_align = centre
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	==Service==		==Service==

	~~The '''~~Bandra (T) ~~- Bhuj~~ AC Superfast Express~~'''~~ covers the distance of 839 km in 12 hours 55 minutes as 22903 ~~'''~~Bandra (T) ~~- Bhuj~~ AC Superfast Express~~'''~~ averaging 62.93 km/hr and 13 hours 20 mins as 22904 ~~'''Bhuj - Bandra~~ (T) AC Superfast Express~~'''~~ averaging 60.65 km/hr.<ref>{{cite web\| url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-mumbai-bandra-t-bhuj-ac-superfast-express-22903/18712/303/372\| title=22903/Bandra (T.) - Bhuj AC Superfast Express\| website=India Rail Info}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\| url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-bhuj-mumbai-bandra-t-ac-superfast-express-22904/18713/372/303\| title=22904/Bhuj - Bandra (T.) AC Superfast Express\| website=India Rail Info}}</ref>		Bandra (T)–Bhuj AC Superfast Express covers the distance of 839 km in 12 hours 55 minutes as 22903 Bandra (T)–Bhuj AC Superfast Express averaging 62.93 km/hr and 13 hours 20 mins as 22904 Bhuj–Bandra (T) AC Superfast Express averaging 60.65 km/hr.<ref>{{cite web\| url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-mumbai-bandra-t-bhuj-ac-superfast-express-22903/18712/303/372\| title=22903/Bandra (T.) - Bhuj AC Superfast Express\| website=India Rail Info}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\| url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-bhuj-mumbai-bandra-t-ac-superfast-express-22904/18713/372/303\| title=22904/Bhuj-Bandra (T.) AC Superfast Express\| website=India Rail Info}}</ref>

	==Route and halts==		==Route and halts==
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	The important halts of the train are:		The important halts of the train are:

	* {{~~rws~~\|Bandra Terminus}}		* {{stnlnk\|Bandra Terminus}}
	* {{~~rws~~\|Borivali}}		* {{stnlnk\|Borivali}}
	* {{~~rws~~\|Surat}}		* {{stnlnk\|Surat}}
	* {{~~rws~~\|Vadodara Junction}}		* {{stnlnk\|Vadodara Junction}}
	* {{~~rws~~\|Ahmedabad Junction}}		* {{stnlnk\|Ahmedabad Junction}}
	* {{~~rws~~\|Halvad}}		* {{stnlnk\|Halvad}}
	* {{~~rws~~\|Samakhiali Junction}}		* {{stnlnk\|Samakhiali Junction}}
	* {{~~rws~~\|Gandhidham Junction}}		* {{stnlnk\|Gandhidham Junction}}
	* {{~~rws~~\|Bhuj}}		* {{stnlnk\|Bhuj}}

	==Traction==		==Traction==

	As [[Western Railway zone\|Western Railway]] switched over to AC system in February 2012, it is hauled by a [[WAP 5]] engine from the [[Vadodara ~~railway station~~\|Vadodara]] ~~shed~~ until ~~[[Ahmedabad railway station~~\|Ahmedabad]] after which a [[Vatva ~~railway station~~\|Vatva]] based [[WDM 3A]] takes over until Bhuj. It reverses direction at [[Gandhidham Bg ~~Railway Station~~\|Gandhidham]].		As [[Western Railway zone\|Western Railway]] switched over to AC system in February 2012, it is hauled by a [[WAP-5]] engine from the [[Electric Loco Shed, Vadodara\|Vadodara shed]] until {{stnlnk\|Ahmedabad}} after which a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Vatva\|Vatva]]-based [[WDM-3A]] takes over until Bhuj. It reverses direction at [[Gandhidham Bg railway station\|Gandhidham]].

	== References ==		== References ==
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	{{AC Express}}		{{AC Express}}

	{{DEFAULTSORT:Bandra Terminus - Bhuj AC Superfast Express}}		{{DEFAULTSORT:Bandra Terminus-Bhuj AC Superfast Express}}
	[[Category:Transport in Mumbai]]		[[Category:Transport in Mumbai]]
	[[Category:Transport in Bhuj]]		[[Category:Transport in Bhuj]]

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{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2016}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2016}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Bandra (T) - Bhuj AC Superfast Express
| image= 22903 Bandra Bhuj AC Superfast Express.jpg
| type = [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast Express]]
| states = [[Maharashtra]], [[Gujarat]]
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2013|04|18}}
| last =
| operator = [[Western Railway Zone|Western Railway]]
| ridership =
| start = [[Bandra Terminus]] ('''BDTS''')
| stops = 7
| end = [[Bhuj railway station|Bhuj]] ('''BHUJ''')
| distance = {{convert|839|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 13 hours 20 minutes
| frequency = Tri-weekly
| class = AC 1st Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering = No Pantry Car
| observation = Old [[Rajdhani Express]] [[ICF Coaches|ICF Rake]]
| entertainment =
| baggage =
| other facilities=
| stock =
| gauge = {{RailGauge|1676mm|allk=on}}
| el =
| trainnumber = 22903 / 22904
| speed = {{convert|120|km/h|0|abbr=on}} maximum <br/>{{convert|61.77|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, excluding halts
| map = [[File:Kutch Express and Sayaji Nagari Express (Bhuj - Mumbai) Route map.jpg|300px|(Bhuj - Mumbai) Route map]]
| map_state =
}}

The 22903/22904 '''Bandra (T) - Bhuj AC Superfast Express(Ashapura Express)''' is a [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast express]] train belonging to [[Indian Railways]] that runs between [[Bandra Terminus]] and [[Bhuj railway station|Bhuj]]. It is a 3 times a week service. It operates as train number 22903 from [[Bandra Terminus]] to [[Bhuj railway station|Bhuj]] and as train number 22904 in the reverse direction.

==Coaches==

The '''Bandra (T) - Bhuj AC Superfast Express''' has 1 AC 1st Class, 4 AC 2 tier, 9 AC 3 tier coaches. The rake is composed of Old [[Rajdhani Express]] [[ICF Coaches|ICF rakes]] and has a set of EOG cars at either end. As with most train services in India, Coach composition may be amended at the discretion of [[Indian Railways]] depending on demand.

{{multiple image
|align = left
|direction = horizontal
|image1 = 22903 Bandra Bhuj Superfast Express at Gandhidham Junction.jpg
|caption1 = 22903 Bandra Bhuj Superfast Express at Gandhidham Junction
|width1 = 160
|image2 = AC 1st Class coach - 22903 Bandra Bhuj AC Superfast Express.jpg
|caption2 = AC 1st Class coach - 22903 Bandra Bhuj AC Superfast Express
|width2 = 160
|image3 = AC 3 tier coach - 22903 Bandra Bhuj AC Superfast Express.jpg
|caption3 = AC 3 tier coach - 22903 Bandra Bhuj AC Superfast Express
|width3 = 160
|image4 = WDM 3D Vatva based powerhouse for 22903 Bandra Bhuj AC Superfast Express.jpg
|caption4 = WDM 3D Vatva based powerhouse for 22903 Bandra Bhuj AC Superfast Express
|width4 = 160
|image5 = 22903 Bandra Terminus Bhuj AC Superfast Express outside Viramgam station.jpg
|caption5 = 22903 Bandra Terminus Bhuj AC Superfast Express outside Viramgam station
|width5 = 160
|header_align = centre
}}

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|-
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!scope="col" rowspan="1" style="background:magenta;"| 3
!scope="col" rowspan="1" style="background:magenta;"| 4
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!scope="col" rowspan="1" style="background:magenta;"| 17
!scope="col" rowspan="1" style="background:magenta;"| 18
|-
|[[File:BSicon LDER.svg|25px]] ||EOG||B10||B9||B8||B7||B6||B5||B4||B3||B2||B1||A5||A4||A3||A2||A1||H1||EOG
|}

==Service==

The '''Bandra (T) - Bhuj AC Superfast Express''' covers the distance of 839 km in 12 hours 55 minutes as 22903 '''Bandra (T) - Bhuj AC Superfast Express''' averaging 62.93 km/hr and 13 hours 20 mins as 22904 '''Bhuj - Bandra (T) AC Superfast Express''' averaging 60.65 km/hr.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-mumbai-bandra-t-bhuj-ac-superfast-express-22903/18712/303/372| title=22903/Bandra (T.) - Bhuj AC Superfast Express| website=India Rail Info}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-bhuj-mumbai-bandra-t-ac-superfast-express-22904/18713/372/303| title=22904/Bhuj - Bandra (T.) AC Superfast Express| website=India Rail Info}}</ref>

==Route and halts==

The important halts of the train are:

* {{rws|Bandra Terminus}}
* {{rws|Borivali}}
* {{rws|Surat}}
* {{rws|Vadodara Junction}}
* {{rws|Ahmedabad Junction}}
* {{rws|Halvad}}
* {{rws|Samakhiali Junction}}
* {{rws|Gandhidham Junction}}
* {{rws|Bhuj}}

==Traction==

As [[Western Railway zone|Western Railway]] switched over to AC system in February 2012, it is hauled by a [[WAP 5]] engine from the [[Vadodara railway station|Vadodara]] shed until [[Ahmedabad railway station|Ahmedabad]] after which a [[Vatva railway station|Vatva]] based [[WDM 3A]] takes over until Bhuj. It reverses direction at [[Gandhidham Bg Railway Station|Gandhidham]].

== References ==
{{reflist}}
* [http://www.irfca.org/faq/faq-seltrain.html#other]

{{AC Express}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Bandra Terminus - Bhuj AC Superfast Express}}
[[Category:Transport in Mumbai]]
[[Category:Transport in Bhuj]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Gujarat]]
[[Category:Transport in Kutch district]]
[[Category:AC Express (Indian Railways) trains]]
[[Category:Railway services introduced in 2013]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Maharashtra]]

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