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| operator = [[South Eastern Railway zone]]
| operator = [[South Eastern Railway zone]]
| ridership =
| ridership =
| start = {{rws|Hatia}} ('''HTE''')
| start = {{stnlnk|Hatia}} (HTE)
| stops = 25
| stops = 25
| end = {{rws|Bangalore Cantonment}} ('''BNC''')
| end = {{stnlnk|Bangalore Cantonment}} (BNC)
| distance = {{convert|1890|km|0|abbr=on}}
| distance = {{convert|1890|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journey time = 34h 15m
| journey time = 34h 15m
| frequency = Weekly {{efn|Runs one day in a week for every direction.}}
| frequency = Weekly {{efn|Runs one day in a week for every direction.}}
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
| seating = No
| seating = No
| sleeping = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =  
| autorack =  
| catering =  On-board Catering <br> E-Catering
| catering =  On-board catering <br> E-catering
| observation = [[LHB Coaches]]
| observation = [[LHB coaches]]
| entertainment = No
| entertainment = No
| baggage = No
| baggage = No
| other facilities= Below the seats
| other facilities= Below the seats
| stock = 2
| stock = 2
| gauge = {{RailGauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| electrification =  
| electrification =  
| trainnumber = 18637/18638  
| trainnumber = 18637/18638  
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The '''Hatia–Bangalore Cantonment Express''' is an [[Superfast Express trains in India|express]] train belonging to [[South Eastern Railway zone]] that runs between [[Hatia railway station|Hatia]] and [[Bangalore Cantonment railway station|Bangalore Cantonment]] in [[India]]. It is currently being operated with 18637/18638 train numbers on a weekly basis.<ref>[http://www.swr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=1832&did=1501480869167CEBD40B0B10F3CE00BE82C2DBE5F4FA8.web91 DIVERSION OF TRAINS]</ref><ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/trains-cancelled-diverted-for-restoration-works/article19404685.ece Trains cancelled, diverted for restoration works]</ref><ref>[http://www.eastcoastrail.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=2523&id=0,4,268 TRAIN SERVICES RESUMED IN TITLAGARH-RAYAGADA RAILWAY SECTION]</ref>
The '''Hatia–Bangalore Cantonment Express''' is an [[Superfast Express trains in India|express]] train belonging to [[South Eastern Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Hatia}} and {{stnlnk|Bangalore Cantonment}} in India. It is currently being operated with 18637/18638 train numbers on a weekly basis.<ref>[http://www.swr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=1832&did=1501480869167CEBD40B0B10F3CE00BE82C2DBE5F4FA8.web91 DIVERSION OF TRAINS]</ref><ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/trains-cancelled-diverted-for-restoration-works/article19404685.ece Trains cancelled, diverted for restoration works]</ref><ref>[http://www.eastcoastrail.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=2523&id=0,4,268 TRAIN SERVICES RESUMED IN TITLAGARH-RAYAGADA RAILWAY SECTION]</ref>


== Service==
== Service==
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The important halts of the train are:
The important halts of the train are:


* {{rws|Hatia}}
* {{stnlnk|Hatia}}
* {{rws|Rourkela Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Rourkela Junction}}
* {{rws|Jharsuguda Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Jharsuguda Junction}}
* {{rws|Sambalpur Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Sambalpur Junction}}
* {{rws|Titlagarh Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Titlagarh Junction}}
* {{rws|Rayagada}}
* {{stnlnk|Rayagada}}
* {{rws|Vizianagaram Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Vizianagaram Junction}}
* {{rws|Visakhapatnam Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Visakhapatnam Junction}}
* {{rws|Vijayawada Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Vijayawada Junction}}
* {{rws|Renigunta Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Renigunta Junction}}
* {{rws|Tirupati}}
* {{stnlnk|Tirupati}}
* {{rws|Krishnarajapuram}}
* {{stnlnk|Krishnarajapuram}}
* {{rws|Bangalore Cantonment}}
* {{stnlnk|Bangalore Cantonment}}


==Coach composite==
==Coach composition==


The train has standard LHB rakes with max speed of 130&nbsp;km/h. The train consists of 16 coaches:
The train has standard LHB rakes with max speed of 160&nbsp;km/h. The train consists of 16 coaches:


* 1 AC II Tier
* 1 AC II Tier
* 4 AC III Tier
* 4 AC III Tier
* 6 Sleeper Coaches
* 6 Sleeper coaches
* 3 General Unreserved
* 3 General Unreserved
* 2 End-on Generator
* 2 End-on Generator
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== Traction==
== Traction==


Both trains are hauled by an [[Electric Loco Shed, Erode|Erode Loco Shed]] based [[WAP-4]] electric locomotive from [[Bangalore Cantonment]] to [[Visakhapatnam]]. From [[Visakhapatnam]] trains are hauled by a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Bokaro Steel City|Bokaro Steel City Loco Shed]] based [[WDM 3A]] diesel locomotive up til [[Hatia]]
Both trains are hauled by an [[Electric Loco Shed, Erode|Erode Loco Shed]]-based [[WAP-4]] electric locomotive from Bangalore Cantonment to [[Visakhapatnam]]. From Visakhapatnam, trains are hauled by a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Bokaro Steel City|Bokaro Steel City Loco Shed]]-based [[WDM-3A]] diesel locomotive up til Hatia.


== Direction Reversal==
==Direction reversal==


Train Reverses its direction 1 times:
The train reverses its direction 1 times:


* {{rws|Visakhapatnam Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Visakhapatnam Junction}}
 
== Notes ==
{{notelist}}


== See also ==
== See also ==
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* [[Bangalore Cantonment railway station]]
* [[Bangalore Cantonment railway station]]
* [[Hatia railway station]]
* [[Hatia railway station]]
== Notes ==
{{notelist}}


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==


* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/22006 18637/Hatia - Bengaluru Cantt. Express]
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/22006 18637/Hatia - Bengaluru Cantt. Express] India Rail Info
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/22765 18638/Bengaluru Cantt. - Hatia Express]
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/22765 18638/Bengaluru Cantt. - Hatia Express] India Rail Info


{{Railway lines in Eastern India}}
{{Railways in Eastern India}}
{{Railways in Northern India}}
{{Railways in Northern India}}


Latest revision as of 02:33, 11 August 2021

Hatia–Bangalore Cantonment Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service15 February 2014; 11 years ago (2014-02-15)
Current operator(s)South Eastern Railway zone
Route
StartHatia (HTE)
Stops25
EndBangalore Cantonment (BNC)
Distance travelled1,890 km (1,174 mi)
Service frequencyWeekly [lower-alpha 1]
Train number(s)18637/18638
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering
E-catering
Observation facilitiesLHB coaches
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stock2
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed55 km/h (34 mph), including halts
Route map
(Bengaluru cantonment - Hatia) Express route map.png

The Hatia–Bangalore Cantonment Express is an express train belonging to South Eastern Railway zone that runs between Hatia and Bangalore Cantonment in India. It is currently being operated with 18637/18638 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1][2][3]

Service[edit]

The 18637/Hatia–Bengaluru Cantt. Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 1890 km in 34h 15m. The 18638/Bengaluru Cantt.–Hatia Express has an average speed of 51 km/h and covers 1890 km in 36h 45m.

Route and halts[edit]

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition[edit]

The train has standard LHB rakes with max speed of 160 km/h. The train consists of 16 coaches:

  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 4 AC III Tier
  • 6 Sleeper coaches
  • 3 General Unreserved
  • 2 End-on Generator

Traction[edit]

Both trains are hauled by an Erode Loco Shed-based WAP-4 electric locomotive from Bangalore Cantonment to Visakhapatnam. From Visakhapatnam, trains are hauled by a Bokaro Steel City Loco Shed-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive up til Hatia.

Direction reversal[edit]

The train reverses its direction 1 times:

See also[edit]

Notes[edit]

  1. ↑ Runs one day in a week for every direction.

References[edit]

  1. ↑ DIVERSION OF TRAINS
  2. ↑ Trains cancelled, diverted for restoration works
  3. ↑ TRAIN SERVICES RESUMED IN TITLAGARH-RAYAGADA RAILWAY SECTION

External links[edit]


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