Bhagat Ki Kothi–Mannargudi Weekly Express (edit)
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| type = [[Express trains in India|Express]] | | type = [[Express trains in India|Express]] | ||
| locale = | | locale = | ||
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2015|02|09}}<ref>{{cite web|title=Railway Minister Flags off Eight New Trains|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=115301 | | first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2015|02|09}}<ref>{{cite web|title=Railway Minister Flags off Eight New Trains|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=115301|publisher=[[Press Information Bureau]]|accessdate=9 February 2015}}</ref> | ||
| last = | | last = | ||
| operator = [[Southern Railway | | operator = [[Southern Railway zone|Southern Railway]] | ||
| ridership = | | ridership = | ||
| start = {{ | | start = {{stnlnk|Bhagat Ki Kothi}} (BGKT) | ||
| stops = 41 | | stops = 41 | ||
| end = {{ | | end = {{stnlnk|Mannargudi}} (MQ) | ||
| distance = {{convert|2859|km|abbr=on}} | | distance = {{convert|2859|km|abbr=on}} | ||
| journeytime = 50h | | journeytime = 50h | ||
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| sleeping = Yes | | sleeping = Yes | ||
| autorack = | | autorack = | ||
| catering = No | | catering = No [[pantry car]] <br> On-board catering | ||
| observation = | | observation = | ||
| entertainment = No | | entertainment = No | ||
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| otherfacilities= | | otherfacilities= | ||
| stock = 2 | | stock = 2 | ||
| gauge = {{ | | gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm}} | ||
| el = | | el = | ||
| train number = 16863/16864 | | train number = 16863/16864 | ||
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'''Bhagat Ki Kothi–Mannargudi Superfast Weekly Express''' is an Express train of the Indian Railways connecting | '''Bhagat Ki Kothi–Mannargudi Superfast Weekly Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|Express]] train of the Indian Railways connecting {{stnlnk|Bhagat Ki Kothi}} in [[Rajasthan]] and {{stnlnk|Mannargudi}} in [[Tamil Nadu]]. It's upgraded as a Superfast Express and is currently being operated with 06863/06864 train numbers as covid special on once a week basis.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Southern-Railway-releases-new-train-timetable/articleshow/54602260.cms Southern Railway releases new train timetable]</ref> | ||
== Service== | == Service== | ||
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{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
|- | |- | ||
! Train | ! Train number !! Station code !! Departure station !! Departure time !! Departure day !! Arrival station !! Arrival time !! Arrival day | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 16863 || BGKT || | | 16863 || BGKT || Bhagat Ki Kothi || 16:10 || Thursday || Mannargudi || 16:40 || Saturday | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 16836 || MQ || | | 16836 || MQ || Mannargudi || 13:10 || Monday || Bhagat Ki Kothi || 15:15 || Wednesday | ||
|} | |} | ||
== Route and | == Route and halts == | ||
The important halts of the train are : | The important halts of the train are : | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Bhagat Ki Kothi}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Jodhpur Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Merta Road Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Jaipur Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Sawai Madhopur Junction}} (reversal done) | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Kota Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Nagda Junction}} (reversal done) | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Ujjain Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Bhopal Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Itarsi Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Nagpur Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Balharshah Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Ramagundam}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Peddapalli Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Warangal}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|khammam}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Vijayawada Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Tenali Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Nellore}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Gudur Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Sullurpeta}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Chennai Egmore}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Tambaram}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Chengalpattu}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Viluppuram Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Thirupadiripuliyur}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Chidambaram}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Mayiladuthurai Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Thiruvarur Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Mannargudi}} | ||
== Traction== | == Traction== | ||
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 | 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. | ||
==Coach | ==Coach composition== | ||
The train consists of 18 coaches : | The train consists of 18 coaches: | ||
* 2 AC II Tier | * 2 AC II Tier | ||
* 4 AC III Tier | * 4 AC III Tier | ||
* 6 Sleeper | * 6 Sleeper coaches | ||
* 6 General | * 6 General | ||
* 2 Second-class Luggage/parcel van | * 2 Second-class Luggage/parcel van | ||
== Direction | ==Direction reversal== | ||
The train reverses its direction 2 times: | |||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Sawai Madhopur Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Nagda Junction}} | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[ | * [[Bikaner–Coimbatore Superfast AC Express]] | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/bhagat-ki-kothi-mannargudi-weekly-express-16863/29906/2268/9633 | * [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/bhagat-ki-kothi-mannargudi-weekly-express-16863/29906/2268/9633 16863/Bhagat Ki Kothi - Mannargudi Weekly Express] India Rail Info | ||
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/mannargudi-bhagat-ki-kothi-weekly-express-16864/23151/9633/2268 16864/Mannargudi - Bhagat ki Kothi Weekly Express] | * [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/mannargudi-bhagat-ki-kothi-weekly-express-16864/23151/9633/2268 16864/Mannargudi - Bhagat ki Kothi Weekly Express] India Rail Info | ||
{{Railways in Western India}} | {{Railways in Western India}} | ||
{{DEFAULTSORT:Bhagat Ki Kothi - Mannargudi Weekly Express}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:Bhagat Ki Kothi-Mannargudi Weekly Express}} | ||
[[Category:Transport in Mannargudi]] | [[Category:Transport in Mannargudi]] | ||
[[Category:Transport in Jodhpur]] | [[Category:Transport in Jodhpur]] |