https://en.bharatpedia.org/w/index.php?action=history&feed=atom&title=Bhagat_Ki_Kothi%E2%80%93Mannargudi_Weekly_Express Bhagat Ki Kothi–Mannargudi Weekly Express - Revision history 2026-08-19T06:09:06Z Revision history for this page on the wiki MediaWiki 1.43.6 https://en.bharatpedia.org/w/index.php?title=Bhagat_Ki_Kothi%E2%80%93Mannargudi_Weekly_Express&diff=162175&oldid=prev imported>Colonies Chris: minor fixes, replaced: - → – (2), {{rws| → {{stnlnk| (34), Bhagat Ki Kothi → {{stnlnk|Bhagat Ki Kothi}} (6), ==Coa 2021-08-26T19:06:41Z <p>minor fixes, replaced: - → – (2), {{rws| → {{stnlnk| (34), <a href="/w/index.php?title=Southern_Railway_Zone&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="Southern Railway Zone (page does not exist)"> → [[Southern Railway zone|, {{RailGauge| → {{track gauge|, [[Bhagat Ki Kothi railway station|Bhagat Ki Kothi</a> → {{stnlnk|Bhagat Ki Kothi}} (6), ==Coa</p> <a href="//en.bharatpedia.org/w/index.php?title=Bhagat_Ki_Kothi%E2%80%93Mannargudi_Weekly_Express&amp;diff=162175&amp;oldid=108515">Show changes</a> imported>Colonies Chris https://en.bharatpedia.org/w/index.php?title=Bhagat_Ki_Kothi%E2%80%93Mannargudi_Weekly_Express&diff=108515&oldid=prev >Vatsmaxed at 12:35, 4 June 2021 2021-06-04T12:35:37Z <p></p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{short description|Train in India}}<br /> {{Use dmy dates|date=November 2018}}<br /> {{Use Indian English|date=November 2018}}<br /> {{Infobox rail service<br /> | name = Bhagat Ki Kothi–Mannargudi Superfast Weekly Express<br /> | image = <br /> | image_width = <br /> | caption = <br /> | type = [[Express trains in India|Express]]<br /> | locale = <br /> | first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2015|02|09}}&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|title=Railway Minister Flags off Eight New Trains|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=115301|work=[[Government of India]]|publisher=[[Press Information Bureau]]|accessdate=9 February 2015}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> | last =<br /> | operator = [[Southern Railway Zone|Southern Railway]]<br /> | ridership =<br /> | start = {{rws|Bhagat Ki Kothi}} (&#039;&#039;&#039;BGKT&#039;&#039;&#039;)<br /> | stops = 41<br /> | end = {{rws|Mannargudi}} (&#039;&#039;&#039;MQ&#039;&#039;&#039;)<br /> | distance = {{convert|2859|km|abbr=on}}<br /> | journeytime = 50h<br /> | frequency = Once a Week<br /> | class = AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper 3 Tier, Unreserved<br /> | seating = No<br /> | sleeping = Yes<br /> | autorack =<br /> | catering = No Pantry Car &lt;br&gt; On-board Catering<br /> | observation = <br /> | entertainment = No<br /> | baggage = <br /> | otherfacilities=<br /> | stock = 2<br /> | gauge = {{RailGauge|1676mm}}<br /> | el =<br /> | train number = 16863/16864<br /> | speed = {{cvt|57|km/h}}<br /> | map = [[File:(Mannargudi - Bhagat Ki Kothi) Express Route map.png|300px]]<br /> | map_state =<br /> }}<br /> &#039;&#039;&#039;Bhagat Ki Kothi–Mannargudi Superfast Weekly Express&#039;&#039;&#039; is an Express train of the Indian Railways connecting [[Bhagat Ki Kothi railway station|Bhagat Ki Kothi]] in [[Rajasthan]] and [[Mannargudi railway station|Mannargudi]] in [[Tamil Nadu]]. It&#039;s upgraded as a Superfast Express and is currently being operated with 06863/06864 train numbers as covid special on once a week basis.&lt;ref&gt;[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Southern-Railway-releases-new-train-timetable/articleshow/54602260.cms Southern Railway releases new train timetable]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> == Service==<br /> <br /> The 16863/Bhagat Ki Kothi–Mannargudi Weekly Expresses has an average speed of 57&amp;nbsp;km/hr and covers 2859&amp;nbsp;km in 48.30 hrs. 16864/Mannargudi–Bhagat ki Kothi Weekly Express has an average speed of 53&amp;nbsp;km/hr and covers 2859&amp;nbsp;km in 50 hrs 05 mins.<br /> <br /> ==Schedule==<br /> <br /> Runs One day for each Side<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |-<br /> ! Train Number !! Station Code !! Departure Station !! Departure Time !! Departure Day !! Arrival Station !! Arrival Time !! Arrival Day<br /> |-<br /> | 16863 || BGKT || [[Bhagat Ki Kothi railway station|Bhagat Ki Kothi]] || 16:10 || Thursday || [[Mannargudi railway station|Mannargudi]] || 16:40 || Saturday<br /> |-<br /> | 16836 || MQ || [[Mannargudi railway station|Mannargudi]] || 13:10 || Monday || [[Bhagat Ki Kothi railway station|Bhagat Ki Kothi]] || 15:15 || Wednesday<br /> |}<br /> <br /> == Route and Halts ==<br /> <br /> The important halts of the train are :<br /> <br /> * {{rws|Bhagat Ki Kothi}}<br /> * {{rws|Jodhpur Junction}}<br /> * {{rws|Merta Road Junction}}<br /> * {{rws|Jaipur Junction}}<br /> * {{rws|Sawai Madhopur Junction}} (Reversel Done) <br /> * {{rws|Kota Junction}}<br /> * {{rws|Nagda Junction}} (Reversel Done) <br /> * {{rws|Ujjain Junction}}<br /> * {{rws|Bhopal Junction}}<br /> * {{rws|Itarsi Junction}}<br /> * {{rws|Nagpur Junction}}<br /> * {{rws|Balharshah Junction}}<br /> * {{rws|Ramagundam}}<br /> * {{rws|Peddapalli Junction}}<br /> * {{rws|Warangal}}<br /> * {{rws|khammam}}<br /> * {{rws|Vijayawada Junction}}<br /> * {{rws|Tenali Junction}}<br /> * {{rws|Nellore}}<br /> * {{rws|Gudur Junction}}<br /> * {{rws|Sullurpeta}}<br /> * {{rws|Chennai Egmore}}<br /> * {{rws|Tambaram}}<br /> * {{rws|Chengalpattu}}<br /> * {{rws|Villupuram Junction}}<br /> * {{rws|Thirupadiripuliyur}}<br /> * {{rws|Chidambaram}}<br /> * {{rws|Mayiladuthurai Junction}}<br /> * {{rws|Thiruvarur Junction}}<br /> * {{rws|Mannargudi}}<br /> <br /> == Traction==<br /> <br /> As the route is yet to be fully electrified, it is hauled by a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Bhagat Ki Kothi|Bhagat Ki Kothi Diesel Loco Shed]] based [[WDP-4]] locomotive from [[Bhagat Ki Kothi]] up to [[Sawai Madhopur]] handing over to an [[Electric Loco Shed, Itarsi|Itarsi Electric Loco Shed]] based [[WAM-4]]. From [[Egmore]] it is hauled by a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Tondiarpet|Tondiarpet Diesel Loco Shed]] based WDG-3A locomotive for the remainder of the journey until [[Mannargudi]].<br /> <br /> ==Coach composite==<br /> <br /> The train consists of 18 coaches :<br /> <br /> * 2 AC II Tier<br /> * 4 AC III Tier<br /> * 6 Sleeper Coaches<br /> * 6 General<br /> * 2 Second-class Luggage/parcel van<br /> <br /> == Direction Reversal==<br /> <br /> Train Reverses its direction 2 times:<br /> <br /> * {{rws|Sawai Madhopur Junction}}<br /> * {{rws|Nagda Junction}}<br /> <br /> == See also ==<br /> <br /> * [[Bikaner - Coimbatore SF AC Express|Bikaner–Coimbatore SF AC Express]]<br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> <br /> {{reflist}}<br /> <br /> == External links ==<br /> * [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/bhagat-ki-kothi-mannargudi-weekly-express-16863/29906/2268/9633 6863/Bhagat Ki Kothi - Mannargudi Weekly Express]<br /> * [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/mannargudi-bhagat-ki-kothi-weekly-express-16864/23151/9633/2268 16864/Mannargudi - Bhagat ki Kothi Weekly Express]<br /> <br /> {{Railways in Western India}}<br /> <br /> {{DEFAULTSORT:Bhagat Ki Kothi - Mannargudi Weekly Express}}<br /> [[Category:Transport in Mannargudi]]<br /> [[Category:Transport in Jodhpur]]<br /> [[Category:Rail transport in Rajasthan]]<br /> [[Category:Rail transport in Madhya Pradesh]]<br /> [[Category:Rail transport in Maharashtra]]<br /> [[Category:Rail transport in Telangana]]<br /> [[Category:Rail transport in Andhra Pradesh]]<br /> [[Category:Rail transport in Tamil Nadu]]<br /> [[Category:Express trains in India]]<br /> [[Category:Railway services introduced in 2015]]<br /> <br /> <br /> {{India-express-train-stub}}</div> >Vatsmaxed