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{{Use Indian English|date=September 2015}}
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{{Infobox rail service
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Bandra Terminus–Dehradun Express
| name = Bandra Terminus–Haridwar Dehradun Express
| logo = 19019 Dehradun Express - trainboard.JPG
| logo = 19019 Dehradun Express - trainboard.JPG
| caption = x
| caption = x
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| ridership =  
| ridership =  
| start = {{stnlnk|Bandra Terminus}} (BDTS)
| start = {{stnlnk|Bandra Terminus}} (BDTS)
| stops = 96 as 19019, <br> 90 as 19020  
| stops = 65 as 19019, <br> 61 as 19020  
| end = {{stnlnk|Dehradun}} (DDN)
| end = {{stnlnk|Haridwar}} (HW)
| distance = {{convert|1682|km|0|abbr=on}}
| distance = {{convert|1617|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 41 hours 30 minutes as 19019, <br> 42 hours 20 minutes as 19020  
| journeytime = 32 hours 15 minutes as 19019, <br> 32 hours 45 minutes as 19020  
| frequency =  Daily
| frequency =  Daily
| class = Executive Class
| class = AC First Class, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class
Premium Class
| seating = Yes
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
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| baggage =  
| baggage =  
| other facilities=
| other facilities=
| stock = [[LHB coaches]]
| stock = [[ICF coaches]]
| gauge = {{Track gauge|1676mm|allk=on}}
| gauge = {{Track gauge|1676mm|allk=on}}
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The 19019/19020 '''Bandra Terminus–Dehradun Express''' is an [[express train]] of [[Indian Railways]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Bandra Terminus}} and {{stnlnk|Dehradun}} in India. It is a daily service.
[[File:19020 Dehradun Express on Platform 1 of Meerut City.jpg|thumb|19020 Dehradun Express on Platform 1 of Meerut City]]


It operates as train number 19019 from Bandra Terminus to Dehradun and as train number 19020 in the reverse direction.
The 19019/19020 '''Bandra Terminus–Haridwar Dehradun Express''' is an [[express train]] of [[Indian Railways]] Western Railway Zone that runs between {{stnlnk|Bandra Terminus}} and {{stnlnk|Haridwar}} in India on a daily basis. Initially it ran between [[Dehradun]] and [[Bandra Terminus]], but now it runs only between [[Haridwar]] & [[Bandra Terminus]] as Dehradun Express.
 
It operates as train number 19019 from Bandra Terminus to Haridwar and as train number 19020 in the reverse direction.


==Coaches==
==Coaches==


The train has standard LHB rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 16 coaches:
The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 22 coaches:
 
* 1 AC First
* 3 AC Two Tier
* 4 AC Three tier
* 10 Sleeper Class
* 4 General Unreserved
* 2 Luggage Cum Disabled Coaches
 
==Coach Position==


* Executive Class
The train consists of 24 coaches.
*
{| class="wikitable"
*
*
*
*
* Premium Class


It carries parcel vans on a frequent basis. About four Sleeper class coaches and two General coaches are detached/attached from the train at {{stnlnk|Haridwar Junction}}.
| Loco || SLR || UR || UR || H1 || A1 || A2 || A3 || B1 || B2 || B3 || B4 || S1 || S2 || S3 || S4 || S5 || S6 || S7 || S8 || S9 || S10|| UR || UR || SLR ||
|}


==Service==
==Service==


It is a daily train and covers the distance of 1682 kilometres in 41 hours 30 mins as 19019 '''Dehradun Express''' (40.53&nbsp;km/hr) and 42 hours 20 mins as 19020 '''Dehradun Express''' (40.29&nbsp;km/hr).
It is a daily train and covers the distance of 1617 kilometres in 32 hours 15 mins as 19019 '''Dehradun Express''' (40.53&nbsp;km/hr) and 32 hours 45 mins as 19020 '''Dehradun Express''' (40.29&nbsp;km/hr).


==Traction==
==Traction==


Before the Mumbai region changed traction to an AC system, a [[WCAM-1]] engine would haul the train until {{stnlnk|Vadodara}} from where a Vadodara-based [[WAP-4]] or [[WAP-5]] would take over until {{stnlnk|Hazrat Nizamuddin}} after which a [[WDM-3A]] engine from the Tuglakabad shed would take over until Dehradun.
Before the Mumbai region changed traction to an AC system, a [[WCAM-1]] engine would haul the train until {{stnlnk|Vadodara}} from where a Vadodara-based [[WAP-4]] or [[WAP-5]] would take over until {{stnlnk|Hazrat Nizamuddin}} after which a [[WDM-3A]] engine from the Tuglakabad shed would take over until [[Haridwar]].


Since [[Western Railway zone|Western Railways]] switched over to AC traction, a [[Electric Loco Shed, Ghaziabad|Ghaziabad]]-based [[WAP-7]] hauls the train until Hazrat Nizamuddin after which a WDM-3A engine from the Tuglakabad shed takes over until Dehradun.
Since [[Western Railway zone|Western Railways]] switched over to AC traction, a [[Electric Loco Shed, Ghaziabad|Ghaziabad]]-based [[WAP-7]] hauls the train until Hazrat Nizamuddin after which a WDM-3A engine from the Tuglakabad shed takes over until [[Haridwar]].


Now, both trains are hauled by a Ghaziabad-based WAP-7 / WAP-5 until Dehradun and vice versa.
Now, both trains are hauled by a Ghaziabad-based WAP-7 / WAP-5 until [[Haridwar]] and vice versa.
[[File:19019 Dehradun Express.JPG|thumb|19019 Dehradun Express]]
[[File:19019 Dehradun Express.JPG|thumb|19019 Dehradun Express]]


==Schedule==
==Schedule==


* 19019 '''Bandra Terminus–Dehradun Express''' leaves Bandra Terminus every day at 00:05am IST and reaches Dehradun at 17:35pm IST the next day.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/timetable/mumbai-bandra-t-dehradun-express-19019/122/303/1645|title=19019/Mumbai Bandra (T.)–Dehradun Express|website=India Rail Info}}</ref>
* 19019 '''Bandra Terminus–Haridwar Dehradun Express''' leaves Bandra Terminus every day at 00:05AM IST and reaches Haridwar at 08:20AM IST on the next day.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/timetable/mumbai-bandra-t-dehradun-express-19019/122/303/1645|title=19019/Mumbai Bandra (T.)–Dehradun Express|website=India Rail Info}}</ref>
* 19020 '''Dehradun–Bandra Terminus Express''' leaves Dehradun every day at 10:00am IST and reaches Bandra Terminus at 04:20am IST on the 3rd day.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-dehradun-mumbai-bandra-terminus-express-19020/390/1645/303|title=19020/Dehradun–Mumbai Bandra (T.) Express|website=India Rail Info}}</ref>
* 19020 '''Haridwar–Bandra Terminus Dehradun Express''' leaves Haridwar every day at 01:30PM IST and reaches Bandra Terminus at 10:15PM IST on the next day.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-dehradun-mumbai-bandra-terminus-express-19020/390/1645/303|title=19020/Dehradun–Mumbai Bandra (T.) Express|website=India Rail Info}}</ref>


==Route & Halts==
==Route & Halts==
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* {{stnlnk|Borivali}}
* {{stnlnk|Borivali}}
* {{stnlnk|Vasai Road}}
* {{stnlnk|Vasai Road}}
* {{stnlnk|Palghar}}
* {{stnlnk|Vapi}}
* {{stnlnk|Vapi}}
* {{stnlnk|Valsad}}
* {{stnlnk|Valsad}}
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* {{stnlnk|Saharanpur Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Saharanpur Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Roorkee}}
* {{stnlnk|Roorkee}}
* {{stnlnk|Haridwar Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Laksar Junction}}
* '''{{stnlnk|Dehradun}}'''
* '''{{stnlnk|Haridwar}}'''


==Incidents==
==Incidents==

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Bandra Terminus–Haridwar Dehradun Express
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Overview
Service typeMail/Express
LocaleMaharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh & Uttarakhand
Current operator(s)Western Railways
Route
StartBandra Terminus (BDTS)
Stops65 as 19019,
61 as 19020
EndHaridwar (HW)
Distance travelled1,617 km (1,005 mi)
Average journey time32 hours 15 minutes as 19019,
32 hours 45 minutes as 19020
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)19019 / 19020
On-board services
Class(es)AC First Class, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering,
E-catering
Technical
Rolling stockICF coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed110 km/h (68 mph) maximum,
40.41 km/h (25 mph) average including halts
Route map
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19020 Dehradun Express on Platform 1 of Meerut City

The 19019/19020 Bandra Terminus–Haridwar Dehradun Express is an express train of Indian Railways Western Railway Zone that runs between Bandra Terminus and Haridwar in India on a daily basis. Initially it ran between Dehradun and Bandra Terminus, but now it runs only between Haridwar & Bandra Terminus as Dehradun Express.

It operates as train number 19019 from Bandra Terminus to Haridwar and as train number 19020 in the reverse direction.

Coaches[edit | edit source]

The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 22 coaches:

  • 1 AC First
  • 3 AC Two Tier
  • 4 AC Three tier
  • 10 Sleeper Class
  • 4 General Unreserved
  • 2 Luggage Cum Disabled Coaches

Coach Position[edit | edit source]

The train consists of 24 coaches.

Loco SLR UR UR H1 A1 A2 A3 B1 B2 B3 B4 S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 S9 S10 UR UR SLR

Service[edit | edit source]

It is a daily train and covers the distance of 1617 kilometres in 32 hours 15 mins as 19019 Dehradun Express (40.53 km/hr) and 32 hours 45 mins as 19020 Dehradun Express (40.29 km/hr).

Traction[edit | edit source]

Before the Mumbai region changed traction to an AC system, a WCAM-1 engine would haul the train until Vadodara from where a Vadodara-based WAP-4 or WAP-5 would take over until Hazrat Nizamuddin after which a WDM-3A engine from the Tuglakabad shed would take over until Haridwar.

Since Western Railways switched over to AC traction, a Ghaziabad-based WAP-7 hauls the train until Hazrat Nizamuddin after which a WDM-3A engine from the Tuglakabad shed takes over until Haridwar.

Now, both trains are hauled by a Ghaziabad-based WAP-7 / WAP-5 until Haridwar and vice versa.

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19019 Dehradun Express

Schedule[edit | edit source]

  • 19019 Bandra Terminus–Haridwar Dehradun Express leaves Bandra Terminus every day at 00:05AM IST and reaches Haridwar at 08:20AM IST on the next day.[1]
  • 19020 Haridwar–Bandra Terminus Dehradun Express leaves Haridwar every day at 01:30PM IST and reaches Bandra Terminus at 10:15PM IST on the next day.[2]

Route & Halts[edit | edit source]

The important halts of the train are:

Incidents[edit | edit source]

On 8 January 2014, a fire broke out on one of the trains when it was near Dahanu station in Maharashtra. Three carriages were involved. Some passengers escaped "by breaking open the back doors"[3] but nine were killed.[4]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. "19019/Mumbai Bandra (T.)–Dehradun Express". India Rail Info.
  2. "19020/Dehradun–Mumbai Bandra (T.) Express". India Rail Info.
  3. "Sleeping passengers killed in India train fire". AFP. 8 January 2014.
  4. "India train fire death toll rises to nine". UPI. 8 January 2014.

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